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.
Dr. Cristiane Decat Bergerot shares what people with cancer should know about setting expectations when starting a new cancer treatment, including balancing being hopeful with being realistic and how to cope if your outcome does not meet your expectations.
Two-time cancer survivor Tony Laudadio shares what helped him cope with his diagnoses and treatment, including setting realistic goals, finding joy in everyday moments, practicing mindfulness, and imaging the legacy he wanted to leave for his children.
Dr. Sarah Swan, a clinical psychologist and breast cancer survivor, discusses how connecting with your body through mind-body connection can help you cope with the difficult emotions that a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment can bring.
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.
Dr. Elizabeth Kacel shares what people with cancer should know if they are experiencing insomnia, including causes of cancer-related insomnia, how it can impact daily life, how they can cope with insomnia, and how the health care team can help manage it.
Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky describes what to know about alcohol consumption and cancer risk, including how alcohol increases your risk for cancer, why limiting or stopping alcohol consumption can help lower this risk, and what steps you can take to do so.
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.
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.
