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Vaughn & Melinda — Survivors, Caregivers & Loved Ones1646
Vaughn & Melinda — Survivors, Caregivers & Loved OnesVaughan & Melinda at the Awareness Garden, a peaceful green space where the public can gather to reflect on the people in their lives
Because Life Does Go On962
In 2005, I was caregiver to both my mother and father. Mom was diagnosed with lymphoma and dad was three years into recovery from a paralyzing stroke when the news came that my wife was diagnosed with
I’ve Told Innumerable People That They Have Cancer. I Was Completely Unprepared To Hear It Myself.1568
Movember is in full swing, a time when we highlight men’s health and take time to recognize male cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers. In honor of this season of awareness, breast cancer
Activity Means Positivity1041
My friends call me Michele. I am a Bostonian living in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. I was a divorced mother who raised 7 children and had 2 teenage sons at home and had just taken in a 14-year-old
Support for your Support System915
5 Helpful Resources for Caregivers of Cancer SurvivorsCancer is difficult. Not only is it incredibly challenging for the person going through it, but it’s also challenging for the person’s caregiver
Don’t Give up the Fight1628
I was 17 and a junior in high school when I was diagnosed with testicular cancer, it hit me hard. I was in a pep rally for student appreciation week when my name was called. I thought I won a cool
Swimming for My Life1044
The Livestrong at the YMCA program is everything I could have dreamed of when I was diagnosed 12 years ago. The only problem is I didn’t get to take advantage of it then. When I was 36 years old, and
An Awakening1157
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years back, I reacted like most who receive a cancer diagnosis. The first thing that came to mind was a “death sentence”. I found out later that it was
4 Tips for Healthy Living After Cancer1072
When you fight one of the toughest battles of your life, getting back to a healthy lifestyle can feel near impossible. Your energy is low, your emotions are high and it can be difficult adjusting to
Finding My Warrior Armor1139
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
Sharing My Breast Cancer Journey1236
My name is Julie. I am a 41 year old single mom of an amazing high school freshman son. I work as a registered nurse in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and absolutely love my job caring for the tiniest
Fertility and Cancer — 5 Things to Know1700
Wendy, cervical cancer survivor and her daughter, EmilieSome cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation can cause infertility. The risk of infertility is an important topic to discuss after
How Setting Goals Help Me Beat Breast Cancer1247
I was diagnosed with Stage IIB breast cancer at age 39. My mother died at age 34 of breast cancer when I was in my twenties. I had genetic counseling which showed about a 50% lifetime chance of cancer
How beating cancer as a young man affects my life today1146
I was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1994. I was 21 years old and attending Texas A&M University. I had a nagging soreness and swelling for a few months and finally visited the on-campus
Sharing my story and the legacy of my late sister1267
My name is Gabrielle, I am currently 26 years old and was born and raised in Indiana. I graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Journalism with a Political Science concentration, and am
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