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Vaughn & Melinda — Survivors, Caregivers & Loved Ones
Vaughn & Melinda — Survivors, Caregivers & Loved OnesVaughan & Melinda at the Awareness Garden, a peaceful green space where the public can gather to reflect on the people in their lives
From LEEP to NED
Hi, my name is Coral Conway. I live in Miami but I am originally from Argentina.Last January, I started having some back pains. I went from doctor to doctor and no one could tell me what was wrong
Social Survivorship: Digital Cancer Connections
From Instagram to Facebook to Twitter, social media has drastically changed the way we connect and communicate with others. To understand more about what this looks like for cancer survivors, we heard
Nancy’s Love Letter to the Universe
I was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer on April 29, 2004. It had metastasized into my liver. In cancer talk, everything is compared to a fruit. My ovary was the size of a grapefruit. My liver
Redefining strength and vulnerability
Exercise had always played a prominent role in my life and when I was diagnosed with lymphoma as a 21-year-old, I was adamant about keeping it that way. Activity was my rock — as long as I was moving
Understanding Body Image Issues
Answers to 5 Common QuestionsThe fight against cancer can often leave you feeling roughed up, both physically and emotionally. Cancer and its treatment can have drastic effects on your body and in
I’ve Told Innumerable People That They Have Cancer. I Was Completely Unprepared To Hear It Myself.
Movember is in full swing, a time when we highlight men’s health and take time to recognize male cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers. In honor of this season of awareness, breast cancer
Lessons from a cancer “rookie”
My name is Rob. I am semi-retired and live on an island in the middle of Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island. I’m 65 years old. My family is from this area, but I grew up in an Air Force family and we
The only tragedy in cancer is to go through it unchanged
I was 20 years old and in my first year in the Navy when I began experiencing pain and discomfort that I had never felt before. After arriving at my first duty station in San Diego I decided to get
Don’t Give up the Fight
I was 17 and a junior in high school when I was diagnosed with testicular cancer, it hit me hard. I was in a pep rally for student appreciation week when my name was called. I thought I won a cool
Embracing Every Day with No Regrets
I was diagnosed with hodgkin lymphoma at age 26 just two weeks after giving birth to my first child. The diagnosis came as a shock as I had no idea what lymphoma was, and had not experienced any
Swimming for My Life
The Livestrong at the YMCA program is everything I could have dreamed of when I was diagnosed 12 years ago. The only problem is I didn’t get to take advantage of it then. When I was 36 years old, and
An Awakening
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years back, I reacted like most who receive a cancer diagnosis. The first thing that came to mind was a “death sentence”. I found out later that it was
4 Tips for Healthy Living After Cancer
When you fight one of the toughest battles of your life, getting back to a healthy lifestyle can feel near impossible. Your energy is low, your emotions are high and it can be difficult adjusting to
Life After Cancer Treatment — 5 Things to Know
When you finish cancer treatment, your first instinct may be to jump back into your pre-cancer life as soon as possible. It’s important to know that your body and mind may have experienced a very
