10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly DiagnosedIt is often hard to know what to ask, or even where to begin, when you have questions about a new diagnosis...reactionscomments
The Lists of Your LifeSomething strange happened in the middle of my cancer journey. I started reflecting a lot on my life. Reflecting on your life...reactionscomments
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
When Service Becomes Legacy: My Story of Family, Cancer, and PurposeMy father was a proud military man who served in the U.S. Army. And while he wasn't my biological father, I've always...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...reactionscomments
Navigating an Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis: Advice From a PatientIf I could go back to my June 2022 self and tell her what was around the bend: a cancer diagnosis, starting...reactionscomments
My Diagnosis Story: Randalynn VaselEditor's note: This article was written by Randalynn Vasel and originally appeared on our partner site AdvancedOvarianCancer.net. January 19, 2017...it was the...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
The Emotional Side of Managing Endometrial CancerAs Mariah Carey once sang, “you’ve got me feeling emotions, deeper than I’ve ever dreamed of.” She was singing about a romantic...reactionscomments
The Difficult Journey of Endometrial Cancer TreatmentIt was during the Thanksgiving holiday in 2018 when I answered the phone. It was my oncologist. He told me my blood...reactionscomments
Cancer is Not What You ThinkEditor’s Note: This article was written by Matt Goldman and originally appeared on our partner site Blood-Cancer.com. Before May 2, 2011, cancer...reactionscomments
What My Cancer Is Taking Away and What It May Be Giving BackEditor’s Note: This article was written by Jim Early and originally appeared on our partner site ProstateCancer.net. I want to share what...reactionscomments
When the Calendar Marks “Scan Day”: Understanding and Managing ScanxietyIf you are living with cancer—whether you face lung cancer, esophageal cancer, or another diagnosis—you know the reality of periodic imaging. These...reactionscomments
Trying to Live Like Before the DiagnosisEditor’s Note: This article was written by Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo and originally appeared on our partner site Blood-Cancer.com. Now, what they don't tell...reactionscomments
Should I Seek a Second Opinion On My Treatment?Editor’s Note: This article was written by Diane Talbert and originally appeared on our partner site ProstateCancer.net. Trusting blindly in one thing...reactionscomments
The Five Types of Cancer ExhaustionEditor’s Note: This article was written by Emily Garnett and originally appeared on our partner site AdvancedBreastCancer.net. Everyone knows cancer is exhausting...reactions2comments
Breaking Through the Daze of Disbelief to Ask QuestionsEditor’s Note: This article was written by Susan Gonsalves and originally appeared on our partner site Blood-Cancer.com. I was first diagnosed with cancer seven...reactionscomments
What to Consider When Making Treatment Decisions and Sharing With Your DoctorEditor’s Note: This article was written by Sue Franke and originally appeared on our partner site ProstateCancer.net. After hearing the initial diagnosis...reactionscomments
When Everything Changes: Finding Your Footing After DiagnosisIf you have recently heard the words "you have cancer," you are now part of a community that shares a profound common...reactionscomments
Cancer-Community.com Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on Cancer-Community.com, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
