Filter
Understanding Body Image Issues1108
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
We’re All United in this Fight1806
I am a teacher, mother of two boys, a wife, friend, freedom fighter, daughter, and sister. At 39, a few weeks before Christmas of 2016, I went into my local urgent care clinic with intense back and
Living Life With Eyes Wide Open1269
My story starts in November, 2011. I developed excruciating pain in my leg, and after 6 months of different doctors, PT, and constant Prednisone, I was told I had stage 4 ovarian or colon cancer with
Finding My Warrior Armor1147
In the summer of 2010, I woke with a fever that had no other symptoms. I took something for the fever and went to work. Later that afternoon the fever returned so I went to our Express Care clinic. I
Imerman Angels Provides Connections in the Fight against Cancer989
Sometimes the best therapy for cancer is just talking to someone who’s been there. Imerman Angels was created on the belief that no one should have to face cancer alone. At 26 years young, Jonny
I Try To Make Each Day Better Than The Last1024
Four years ago this month, I had a grand mal seizure during a birthday party. I spent the weekend hospitalized, waiting for answers. After what felt like the longest weekend of my life, I was
Cancer Was Never A Thought In My Mind1121
Now cancer is on my mind every day.I was a busy mom of three beautiful little girls, and life was normal?until 2009. I was diagnosed with lymphoma and our world was turned upside down.A dear friend of
Why I Support Livestrong: Becky1040
Our family has been proud supporters of the Livestrong Foundation for many years. My mother died of cancer when I was 17, my father and mother-in-law are cancer survivors, my dear friend & maid-of
Time to Thank You1093
Michael is a 5-year testicular cancer survivor.Later this month I celebrate 5 years of being cancer free. While it’s a milestone that I knew was approaching soon it really never seemed to sink in
Finding Strength: A Caregiver’s Story1550
During a routine visit to the dentist they noticed something unusual and decided to do a biopsy on my 55 year old husband, Mike. He was diagnosed with oral cancer, and within a week he had surgery to
Just Diagnosed — Three Steps to Start Your Cancer Journey1796
Leon described hearing the words “you have cancer” as if someone had dimmed the lights — everything faded away and he didn’t hear anything else the doctor was telling him. All he could hear were the
Finding Closure: One word at a time1177
I never wanted to write about cancer. But then again, who has?I was 22 years old when a scheduled exploratory surgery at the dentist’s office lead me to Texas Oncology in downtown Dallas. Not knowing
Just Diagnosed: Breaking the News1081
Telling loved ones about a new cancer diagnosis can sometimes be a battle in and of itself.Continue reading on Livestrong Voices »
The Day When… Life Changes Quickly1588
by Maret SeitzContinue reading on Livestrong Voices »
- 1 of 2
- ››
