Essays
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 ›
By Randy Large
This deeply personal essay wrestles with that question and finds meaning in the middle of fear, treatment, and transformation. Read More ›
By Jen Jensen
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 ›
By Lisa Gray
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 ›
A two-time cancer survivor and oncology nurse shares her journey of providing
care in a rural clinic where patients are treated like family. Read More ›
When a patient’s concerns were ignored during a hospital stay, her determination
to advocate for herself became a matter of survival. Read More ›