Patient and caregiver stories

A woman smiles confidently on the beach, embodying strength and joy in her journey of reclaiming her body after cancer.
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Reclaiming My Body after Cancer

4 Minutes
By Alice May Purkiss
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A woman smiles joyfully in the water at night, reflecting her resilience and transformation after battling cancer.
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How Cancer Changed Me as a Person

5 Minutes
By Alice May Purkiss
Two women conversing on the sidewalk, illustrating a moment of friendship and connection in an urban setting.
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4 Tips to Manage Relationships After a Cancer Diagnosis

4 Minutes
By Alice May Purkiss
Two women sit on a bench, sharing a moment, with a quote about the joys of being in a relationship displayed above them.
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Coping with Survivor’s Guilt and Cancer

4 Minutes
By Alice May Purkiss
A man and woman share a warm embrace, symbolizing love and connection between them.
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Caregiving Doesn’t Stop When Chemo Does

4 Minutes
By Anna Crollman
A couple walks hand in hand on the beach at sunset, reflecting their renewed intimacy despite facing prostate cancer.
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How I Rekindled the Intimacy in My Marriage Despite Prostate Cancer

4 Minutes
By Todd Seals
A healthcare professional conducts an examination of a pregnant woman in a medical office.
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Coping with Pregnancy “Scanxiety” After Cancer

3 Minutes
By Anna Crollman
A couple holding hands on the beach at sunset, symbolizing love and resilience after overcoming prostate cancer challenges.
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Prostate Cancer Changed My Life — for the Better

6 Minutes
By Todd Seals
Two people hiking by a tranquil river with lush greenery surrounding them.
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5 Tips to Cope with Fatigue During Cancer Treatments

5 Minutes
By Todd Seals
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9 Tips to Combat Weight Gain During Cancer Treatment

5 Minutes
By Todd Seals
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5 Things Cancer Taught Me about Self-Isolation

4 Minutes
By Alice May Purkiss
A doctor is seen holding hands with two people, illustrating emotional support during the egg freezing experience after cancer.
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What It’s Like to Freeze Your Eggs After a Cancer Diagnosis

7 Minutes
By Anna Crollman
Two women embrace in a comforting hug, with eyes closed, sitting on a couch.
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5 Steps to Let Friends in When You’re Struggling with Cancer

4 Minutes
By Anna Crollman
A woman wearing a watch enjoys swimming in a pool, symbolizing active living during and after cancer treatment.
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Why and How to Stay Active with and Beyond Cancer

5 Minutes
By Alice May Purkiss
the woman sits on the bed and looks into the distance with her head resting on her hand
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Coping with the Fear of Not Having Children after Cancer

5 Minutes
By Anna Crollman