Essays

Life with nephrostomy tubes was a dramatic improvement over life prior to my hospitalization. With my urine diverted from my kidneys into collection bags, I didn’t have to worry about frequency and urgency. Read More ›

I don’t typically like lab blood tests, PET scans, or CT scans. They are time-consuming and involve things like not exercising the day before, not eating before the test, and so on. However, these are the tests for my 6-month status checks for head and neck cancer recurrence. Read More ›

This third essay in a 4-part series shows that being cancer free doesn’t always mean being done with cancer. Follow David Klaus through treatment side effects, complications, and a recovery that became its own battle. Read More ›

This deeply personal essay wrestles with that question and finds meaning in the middle of fear, treatment, and transformation. Read More ›

In this haunting, deeply personal essay about the way cancer shadows a family, Jen Jensen reminds us how grief and resilience can live side by side. Read More ›

A cancer journey is never just about the diagnosis, and this second installment follows one man through treatment, a clinical trial, and the quiet, complicated relief of hearing the words “cancer free.” Read More ›

Facing stage IV metastatic breast cancer, Deborah Wallace shares how adapting the 12-step program became her secret weapon for finding peace, purpose, and resilience. Read More ›

This first essay in a 4-part series takes you on a surreal journey of diagnosis, treatment choices, and life-altering realizations, offering a raw, personal glimpse into the reality of facing cancer head-on. Read More ›

In this masterclass in resilience and rediscovery, Lisa Gray takes readers on a witty journey from the chaos of a myeloma diagnosis to the art of truly living. Read More ›

Diane Roncone offers a heartfelt, practical guide for navigating life with anal cancer, packed with wisdom, humor, and hard-earned tips to help others through treatment and recovery. Read More ›