Cancer Ghosting Helped Me Set Healthier Boundaries in My RelationshipsI was ghosted! Thirty-two years ago, I was in treatment for breast cancer. I remember telling my oncologist that some people acted...reactionscomments
Cancer Gave Me PeaceEvery year, I choose a word to be my overarching theme for the next 365 days. In 2021, my word was correction...reactions4comments
The Pimple That Wasn’tIt didn’t look like much. Just a small bump, something that resembled a pimple on my backside. The kind of thing most...reactionscomments
Which is Harder to Endure: Divorce or Cancer?Have you ever been divorced? Have you ever been diagnosed with cancer? Whether you have or haven't, the truth is they both...reactionscomments
One Day At A TimeWhen I was seventeen years old, I was voted senior class president. I was given a dark blue physical calendar shaped like...reactionscomments
Advocacy: My WhyEditor's Note: This article was written by Julie Salazar and originally appeared on our partner site AdvancedOvarianCancer.net. From a young age, my...reactionscomments
Generational Secrets, Generational Strength: My Path to AdvocacyMy mother never really understood her mental health battle and neither did I until now. You see, I didn’t grow up with...reactions1comment
Stomach Ailment Turns Out To Be CancerApproximately a year and a half ago, I developed a pain in my stomach and went to see the doctor. They took...reactionscomments
Writing Your Truth: A 5-Step Guide to Sharing Your Cancer Journey"You have cancer." Those three words create a "before" and an "after" that split a life in two. For many of us...reactionscomments
Five Little Things That Got Me Through My TreatmentIn a way, I was more disappointed that I had to treat my cancer than finding out that I had cancer. In...reactions4comments
Scanxiety is a Real ThingUsually, when I’m having trouble sleeping at night, I watch one of my favorite movies in hopes that I doze off while...reactions4comments
Walking the Walk: My Journey Into a Lynch Syndrome Vaccine TrialI was sitting at my desk when, “it” appeared on my computer screen, an opportunity so unexpected and life-changing that it felt...reactionscomments
Three Things I Should Have Done After My DiagnosisMy most recent cancer journey began with a tiny white spot on my tongue, a grapefruit-sized tumor in my husband's abdomen, and...reactionscomments
For the Rest of His Life: A Sister’s Journey Through Cancer and AdvocacyI thought I’d be his big sister for the rest of my life…not the rest of his. Cancer is cruel like that...reactionscomments
Navigating a Colonoscopy: A Step-by-Step ExperienceColorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers with proper screening, yet screening rates remain well below a target of 80%...reactionscomments
Telling Loved Ones About Your Cancer DiagnosisAfter getting news of a serious illness like cancer, you will likely turn to family and friends for support. Here are some...reactions2comments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactionscomments
Taking Colon Cancer Signs SeriouslyColon cancer is rising among young people, yet its symptoms are often overlooked due to age related biases. In 2024, colorectal cancer...reactionscomments
Managing Side Effects and Pain Related to Metastatic Colorectal CancerMetastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), or end-stage colorectal cancer, can cause many symptoms that affect your daily life. Side effects from treatment can...reactionscomments
Questions to Ask Your Doctor If You Have Metastatic Colorectal CancerWhen you are diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), it can be overwhelming. Asking your cancer doctor (oncologist) the right questions can...reactionscomments
