Teen cancer survivor Mafalda Von Alvensleben shares what it was like being diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma at age 15, the challenges she faced during treatment and recovery, and how cancer has shaped her life in the years since. Read More >>
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April 10, 2024 · Mafalda Von Alvensleben
April 20, 2023 · Bill Brummel
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. Read More >>
January 31, 2023 · Hillary Sachs, MS, RD, CSO, CDN, and Kristina Dimitra Thomopoulos, MS, RDN, CDN, ACSM-CPT
Dietitians Hillary Sachs and Kristina Dimitra Thomopoulos discuss what intuitive eating is, how it can help people with cancer and survivors, and how to get started with practicing it. Read More >>
January 17, 2023 · Amy K. Siston, PhD
Dr. Amy K. Siston discusses common sexual health concerns cancer survivors experience, including how cancer treatment can impact sexual health, coping with the emotional effects of cancer that can lead to sexual issues, and how survivors can get help. Read More >>
September 29, 2022 · Sharon Bober, PhD
Dr. Sharon Bober discusses sexual health concerns that are common for people with cancer, why it’s so important to talk about these concerns with your health care team, and her tips for getting the conversation started. Read More >>