Survivorship
Rhabdomyosarcoma Survivors May Have Poor Psychological Outcomes
Survivors of rhabdomyosarcoma may be at higher risk for poorer psychological outcomes, that radiation therapy and smoking may worsen.
A Month of Milestones and My Cancer Anniversary
This March marks 10 years since my diagnosis of de novo metastatic breast cancer and four years since my cancer has been stable.
Is It Possible to Completely Erase Cancer Memories?
Cancer is such a life-altering event, that it’s hard to fathom being able to forget all memories associated with it, but I did my best to make it happen.
Cultivating Mental Wellness After Cancer
In our issue of Heal Spring, we bring awareness to important topics, such as mental health after cancer treatment and how survivors can mend their minds.
Hispanic/Latino Survivors May Be Higher Risk for Cardiometabolic Comorbidities
Sociodemographic factors affect some survivors who may not have easy access to health care or healthy food, reducing their health-related quality of life.
The Way Cancer Has Shaped Me
Looking back on my experience with testicular cancer at a young age, I realize that cancer didn't define me — it helped shape me.
Mending the Mind After Cancer
Mental health after cancer treatment has not been talked about enough, experts say, so how should survivors effectively care for their minds?
Counting Down Towards Year 5 of Cancer Survivorship
Accepting the unknown and understanding why random things happen helps me be hopeful as my daughter reached five years of cancer survivorship.
How to Manage Other People's Anxiety Around Your Cancer Diagnosis
It’s not just toughing out the side effects from cancer treatment.
Bras, Breasts and Bedside Toilets
After a while, I stopped caring about wearing a mastectomy bra and did was what comfortable to me: wearing a regular bra.