patient perspective

March 15, 2016
Quitting smoking is a journey that involves many steps. Cancer survivor Tracy Anderson walks us through the steps that worked for her. Read More >>
March 10, 2016 · Heather Von St. James
For 10 years, mesothelioma survivor Heather Von St. James has turned her survivor story into an annual celebration that encourages us all to face our fears and smash them. Read More >>
February 5, 2016 · Virginia Anderson, ASCO staff
On January 14, 2016, the Cancer Survivorship Symposium opened with An Evening for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers, an event featuring networking, a panel discussion, and an open forum to share the challenges of living with or after a cancer diagnosis. Read More >>
October 29, 2015 · Jennifer Titche, as told to Jo Cavallo
Once you have finished cancer treatment, it is impossible to reconstruct the exact life you had prior to diagnosis. Jennifer Titche talks about the challenges she faces as a young breast cancer survivor and how she is building a life with new goals. Read More >>
October 15, 2015 · Margaret Zuccotti
Cancer does funny things to one’s sense of time. In this post, Margaret Zuccotti talks about how her diagnosis, treatment, and long-term survival of metastatic inflammatory breast cancer caused her to look at her calendar differently. Read More >>

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