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
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
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
How Cancer Is Teaching Me To Be a Better CaregiverOver the past few years, my husband and I have marked the passage of time through varying diagnoses and treatments that have...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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
Genetic Risk Factors for Colorectal CancerLike many cancers, colorectal cancer (CRC) can develop due to certain genetic risk factors. Genetic risk factors are certain gene changes 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
Quality of Life for People With Metastatic Colorectal CancerMetastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) is a type of cancer that has spread from the colon or rectum to other parts of the...reactionscomments
Treatment for Colorectal CancerColorectal cancer (CRC) treatment depends on the stage of the cancer and where it is located in the body. There are several...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
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
Resources for Cancer CaregiversWhen your loved one has cancer, you, the caregiver, need help too. The type and frequency of help that's needed can vary...reactionscomments
Diagnosed With Colorectal Cancer at 32: My StoryAfter months of struggling with symptoms that I had no idea were common for colorectal cancer, on June 7th, 2012 I heard...reactionscomments
Why People With Cancer Have Trouble SleepingIf you have cancer or are a cancer survivor, you may have trouble sleeping. One study suggests that up to 95 percent...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...reactionscomments
