Essays
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 ›
When Peter Beckerman was told he had less than 2 years to live, he refused to
accept it. Read his inspiring story of resilience, second opinions, and the innovative
treatment that helped him defy the odds and live to tell the tale. Read More ›
Facing metastatic melanoma, Joanne Kalesnik transformed her journey by
reframing her perspective, embracing resilience, and finding balance through
visualization, nature, and self-reflection. Her story reveals how cancer can alter
life’s course—but not the spirit. Read More ›
Oncology nurse navigators are lifelines, guiding patients through cancer’s toughest
challenges with support, care, and expertise. Learn how they turn fear into
empowerment and make every step of the journey easier. Read More ›
In this poignant essay, Jennifer Bremner candidly shares her journey as she
navigates the complex emotions of living with advanced cancer—from fear
and uncertainty to perseverance and faith. Read More ›
“My passion for supporting people, especially those with cancer, has only grown
stronger since my dad’s passing. I strive to be the person I wish we had during our
journey—a compassionate advocate who could make a difficult time a little
easier,” writes Megan Solinger, MHS, MA, OPN-CG. Read More ›
In this moving essay, Crystal Champion, PT, DPT, CLT-ALM, Cert. DN,
shares how she overcame the mental and emotional burdens of a cancer
diagnosis—twice. Read More ›