What About Sex? (Part 2)Authors note: This is the second part of a two-part series. Here we discuss ways to improve the sex life of couples...reactions1comment
Yoga as a Supportive Strategy for Cancer PatientsAs a cancer patient receiving chemotherapy, I experienced not just the symptoms of the disease but also suffered debilitating fatigue. Taking a...reactions4comments
Pushing a Positive Attitude Not Helpful to Cancer PatientsIn “Love, Medicine and Miracles,” the surgeon Bernie Siegel writes about a group of “exceptional cancer patients” whose positive attitude helped them...reactions9comments
Mine vs. YoursWho would ever think that a discussion of whose cancer is more relevant than another’s would be had, yet we see this...reactions7comments
My Toolbox for Managing StressNumerous stressors are faced by a cancer survivor. Add to that family discord and the result can be disastrous. I experienced this...reactions9comments
It's Hard to Separate from Longterm CaregiversEditor's note: This article discusses the author's experience with a friend's suicide, which may be triggering to some readers. A heartbreaking thing...reactions3comments
Silence Is Not GoldenSomeone I loved died from cancer recently. I don’t like to think about death. But sometimes it gives us an opportunity to...reactions11comments
Why Not?As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a teacher. I have fond memories from a very young...reactions9comments
BelongingBelongSynonyms: affiliation, acceptance, fellowship Some of us won’t admit it, but in reality, we spend a large time of our lives developing...reactions18comments
Prednisone Came Before a Fall“Throw yourself onto the court,” the tennis coach was saying. We were practicing serve and volley. The idea is that you get...reactions2comments
What About Sex? (Part 1)Author's note: This is the first of a two-part series. Here we discuss the practical side of sex for couples dealing with...reactions2comments
Surviving "Cancer Survivor"Now that 2019 is upon us, it has me thinking. It’ll be my first post-cancer year. Which means, succinctly, I’ll be a...reactions18comments
One Week InI’ve been on my new drug for a week. And I can’t believe it, but I still feel like me! I’m drinking...reactions4comments
When I Open My EyesThe mound of hope, pain, and uncertainty is high for so many. There are so many things we can count our blessings...reactions24comments
Spring Is ComingA cancer diagnosis feels like a bleak winter. My diagnosis came just after my 44th birthday at the end of the summer...reactions12comments
Saying 'Happy Birthday' to a Friend Who Has DiedWhen Facebook sends you a message to wish someone well on their birthday, and that person has died, the first thing you...reactions1comment
The Trip That Changed My Life (Part 3)I went on a trip with young adult cancer survivors through a program called First Descents and it was the best trip...reactions2comments
I'm Not a SurvivorSince writing for this site, I think I have become a bit more reflective on me, myself, and I. Today, when making...reactions11comments
Things We Have in CommonRecently I had the opportunity to spend a day with several other cancer patients and advocates. None had myeloma nor even blood...reactions19comments
Scanxiety: Dealing with the Fear of Cancer RecurrenceLiving with uncertainty is never easy. From a personal perspective, my fear of recurrence intensifies as the date approaches for my annual...reactions6comments
