Cancer survivor Mark Nicholson shares what it was like being diagnosed and undergoing treatment, coping with survivor’s guilt, uncertainty, and other difficult emotions, and how starting his “bucket list” helped him cope.
Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov shares ways that people with end-stage cancer may find meaning as they approach the end of life, including important things to remember and how to connect with those around you.
Cancer survivor Daniel G. Garza shares how receiving his cancer diagnosis led him to finding new purpose, particularly through his work with organizations looking to make cancer care more equitable.
Teen cancer survivor Alec Kupelian shares what it was like being diagnosed with cancer at that age, the loneliness he experienced, and what other teens and young adults with cancer should know about finding support.
Oncology social worker Allison Moskowitz Duggan shares what people diagnosed with cancer should know about taking long-term medication, including how to cope with the emotional and practical challenges and where to find support.
In this post, melanoma survivor Bryant Wieneke reflects on what it was like being diagnosed with advanced disease, how he felt more vulnerable after being diagnosed with a second cancer years later, and how he is supporting his mental health.
Dr. Cristiane Decat Bergerot discusses what people with cancer and their caregivers should know about coping with waiting periods during cancer, including how to manage your emotions during a wait and when to seek help.
In this month’s “From the Editor in Chief” column, Dr. Jyoti Patel discusses why more cancer research is being done about de-escalation treatment, including how these types of studies help doctors personalize treatment plans for each patient.
Survivor Ann Graham shares what it was like being an adult diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a cancer most commonly found in children and teens, and how the diagnosis led her to finding a new purpose in life.
Cancer survivor Bill Brummel shares what it was like receiving an oropharyngeal cancer diagnosis, why he needed to receive a laryngectomy many years later, how the surgery impacted his self-image, and how he regained his confidence after the operation.
