May 29th 2023

As it turned out, I didn't have to die from my long-term cancer side effects. I only had to feel like I was about to for long enough for the medical profession to finally take notice.

May 27th 2023

Growing up, I thought that only “bad boys” used marijuana, but after my cancer diagnosis, my perception slowly changed.

May 26th 2023

Integrating a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis with the life you have takes time and effort.

May 25th 2023

Sometimes I feel lazy and berate myself instead of admitting that I am ill.

May 29th 2023

Imagine you just received a diagnosis of leukemia; you have no idea what the next steps will be or what your future holds, but you’re greeted with a smile from a nurse who reassures you that “You are in the right place, and we will help you through everything.”

May 28th 2023

Everything was hitting me all at once, and then it happened: Megha Shah, B.S.N., RN, OCN, walked into the room, and I found complete peace in her smile.

May 27th 2023

"Kristen Mitchell, A.D.N., or 'Mom,' as I affectionately call her, is the epitome of what every oncology nurse should strive to be."

May 25th 2023

During an uncertain time, Missy Bean-Tanner, RN, brings inner peace and reassurance. She will jump into anything if she knows it will help her patients.

May 12th 2023

In 2022, I was diagnosed with cancer at 23 years old. Here’s what I’ve learned since.

May 11th 2023

A decade ago, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and underwent aggressive chemotherapy and an allogenic stem cell transplant. Though I still have complications related to my cancer, I’m thankful for what I still have.

May 8th 2023

I’m not usually the emotional type, but the first time I tried on a wig after losing my hair from chemotherapy, I wept.

May 4th 2023

I was experiencing a painful side effect from radiation therapy, but when the staff dressed up like characters from “The Wizard of Oz,” I became grateful for their willingness to brighten my day.