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Neuropathy in a Nutshell — 5 Things You Need To Know1666
Neuropathy is a condition that occurs as a result of nerve damage. Peripheral neuropathy, or damage to the peripheral nerves, is one type of neuropathy and an often unexpected complication of cancer
Don’t throw in the towel1589
I was 21. I was a senior at UCF and a track and field athlete when I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) with a positive Philadelphia chromosome. I went through intensive
Life After Cancer Treatment — 5 Things to Know2008
When you finish cancer treatment, your first instinct may be to jump back into your pre-cancer life as soon as possible. It’s important to know that your body and mind may have experienced a very
We’re All United in this Fight1797
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 Open1260
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
How Setting Goals Help Me Beat Breast Cancer1245
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
Sharing my story and the legacy of my late sister1266
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
Karen Hertz — My Livestrong Story1699
My first cancer diagnosis came in June of 2007. I was 5 months pregnant, and my husband, Jake, and I were expecting twin girls. My belly…Continue reading on Livestrong Voices »
A Survivor Story: Lynell Hunt1077
I’ve been putting off writing about cancer because I didn’t want to be reminded of what a difficult period of my life it was. From diagnosis through the early part of chemotherapy, I was a ball of
I Try To Make Each Day Better Than The Last1018
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
Why I Support Livestrong: Becky1035
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
Just Diagnosed — Three Steps to Start Your Cancer Journey1788
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
Step-by-step: my journey back from cancer1280
My story begins on October 5, 2016. I was admitted to hospital thinking that I had pneumonia. They put me on several IV antibiotics, but after two weeks with no improvement, they brought me back in
Tips for Healthy Eating During Cancer1314
…from the Livestrong Cancer Nutrition GuideContinue reading on Livestrong Voices »
One Mom’s Story: When a Husband Has Cancer1623
* The following blog is reposted with the permission of Dr. David Lundin, and first appeared on BreezyMama.com on Jan 17, 2013.Continue reading on Livestrong Voices »
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