Essays
Facing stage IV metastatic breast cancer, Deborah Wallace shares how
adapting the 12-step program became her secret weapon for finding peace,
purpose, and resilience. Read More ›
This first essay in a 4-part series takes you on a surreal journey of diagnosis,
treatment choices, and life-altering realizations, offering a raw, personal glimpse
into the reality of facing cancer head-on. Read More ›
By Lisa Gray
In this masterclass in resilience and rediscovery, Lisa Gray takes readers on a witty
journey from the chaos of a myeloma diagnosis to the art of truly living. Read More ›
Diane Roncone offers a heartfelt, practical guide for navigating life with anal
cancer, packed with wisdom, humor, and hard-earned tips to help others through
treatment and recovery. Read More ›
A two-time cancer survivor and oncology nurse shares her journey of providing
care in a rural clinic where patients are treated like family. Read More ›
When a patient’s concerns were ignored during a hospital stay, her determination
to advocate for herself became a matter of survival. Read More ›
The cancer community found a new celebrity spokesperson on July 28. Deion “Prime Time” Sanders held a press conference announcing to the world that he had been diagnosed several months earlier with bladder cancer. Read More ›
This deeply personal essay chronicles one nurse’s journey through the loss of his
father and how it transformed his perspective on life, faith, and the shared human
experience of being unmoored by a cancer diagnosis. Read More ›
When an old friend is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, a pharmacist reflects
on the beauty of human connection and the shared hope that comes from simply
being there. Read More ›
Journalist and 2-time survivor Loriana Hernández-Aldama shares her deeply
personal story of battling cancer and the emotional toll it took on her family and
mental well-being. Read More ›