Surviving cancer is a milestone, but it’s not the finish line. After cancer treatment ends, the world expects you to celebrate and move on. But the reality? It’s messy, confusing, and nothing like what you imagined. Life after cancer doesn’t just snap back to...
Why I Don’t Use the Phrase “Cancer Survivor” Words hold power. They shape how we see ourselves and how others perceive our journeys. For those of us who have faced cancer, the term “cancer survivor” is often used to define our identity post-diagnosis. But for me, that...
Ten years. A decade. Double digits. However you frame it, it’s a huge milestone—one that comes with a mix of emotions: joy, gratitude, anxiety, and even a tinge of fear. For me, this milestone brought me face-to-face with a new challenge: going in for a colonoscopy....
Undergoing chemotherapy is a life-changing journey, marked by both physical and emotional challenges. For those with a chemo port, even the simplest daily activities, like driving or riding in a car, can become sources of discomfort or pain. That’s where the port...
Do you feel overwhelmed by your cancer diagnosis and wonder if life will ever feel normal again? Humor may not seem like the answer, but finding joy in everyday moments can actually help transform your emotional outlook. The key to staying strong during treatment is...
A cancer diagnosis can feel like the ground beneath you has shifted, leaving you grappling with fear, uncertainty, and a whirlwind of emotions. While the physical toll of cancer is often front and center, the emotional challenges—loneliness, isolation, and...
