In this “Voices on Cancer” post, Dr. Natasha Steele and Elle Billman share how their own cancer experiences led them to get involved with survivorship advocacy, how they’re working to build a community among cancer survivors, and what they’ve learned from other survivors along the way.
Cancer survivor William S. Laird shares what it was like being diagnosed with appendiceal cancer, how he navigated multiple cancer surgeries and recurrences, and how he’s learned to move forward while living with cancer indefinitely.
Stage IV lung cancer survivor Lindi Campbell shares what it was like being diagnosed with advanced disease, how a new treatment has helped her live longer, and why she chose to dedicate her work toward ending the stigma around lung cancer.
Exercise physiologist Danielle Halsey shares what people with cancer should know about the role of exercise physiologists on the cancer care team, including how they help people with cancer and survivors and the important role of exercise in your care.
Patient advocate Martha Carlson and Dr. Maryam Lustberg share what people diagnosed with cancer should know about self-comparison on social media, including ways to avoid it and how to cope.
Breast cancer survivor Thandi Montgomery shares what it was like being diagnosed with breast cancer at 38, the physical and emotional toll it took on her, why she turned to therapy for help, and how she found purpose while facing her diagnosis.
Breast cancer survivor Claudia Passarini shares what it was like navigating her diagnosis, why she chose to participate in the TAPUR clinical trial, and how her participation led her to receiving life-saving treatment.
Cancer survivor Jeff Stewart shares what he decided to do to give himself the best chances of making the most of his time after his diagnosis, including why he chose to follow his oncologist’s treatment recommendations and the importance of avoiding misleading information during cancer.
Dr. Alexandre Chan and Quinton (Ding Quan) Ng discuss what people with cancer and survivors should know about vaping, including its potential health effects, what research has shown about vaping and cancer, and the importance of using evidence-based methods to help quit smoking.
Cancer survivor Brian Sluga shares how getting back into running after treatment and setting a goal of running a marathon helped him cope during survivorship and brought him peace with his cancer experience.
