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Survivor to Thriver: embracing life after cancer - by Beatriz Costeira
The cancer diagnosis is life changing, and for a 24-year-old trying to make her way into the job market and create a name for herself, it’s disruptive to say the least. Read Beatriz Story.

Beatriz Costeira
Apr 294 min read


Sarcoma Stomp - By Kelly Brown
Kelly Brown, a sarcoma survivor, shares her experience a the Sarcoma Stomp in Charlotte, NC. Discover how this inspiring 3k walk brings survivors, families, and supporters together each April.

Kelly Brown
Apr 212 min read


What Does It Mean to Get Back Up When We Fall? - by Jennifer L. Dickenson
In this blog, Jennifer a brain cancer survivors shares her view on what it means to get back up when we fall.

Jennifer Dickenson
Apr 82 min read


5 Years a Survivor. Now What? - by Diane M. Simard
Diane shares her journey as a 5 year breast cancer survivor. She dives into how from her diagnosis, she viewed cancer as an opportunity

Diane M. Simard
Mar 34 min read


The Impact of Psychological Trauma on Survivors’ Ability to Heal - by Diane M. Simard
Diane M Simard, an advocate for mental health, explains the main symptoms of anxiety, depression and distress experienced by cancer patients

Diane M. Simard
Feb 163 min read


Cancer is Never Invited - by Diane M. Simard
Diane M. Simard Breast shares her journey from diagnosis to resilience, finding purpose, and turning pain into inspiration.

Diane M. Simard
Jan 122 min read


The Year Nothing and Everything Made Sense - by Diane M. Simard
In this blog, Diane reflects on 2024 and shares a sobering conversation she had with her Oncologist at her annual visit.

Diane M. Simard
Jan 113 min read


Remember to live while you're busy surviving - by Jennifer Balme
Jennifer was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2018. Read her story and find what resources supported her after cancer treatment.

Jennifer Balme
Nov 20, 20243 min read


As goes my mental, so goes my physical - by Burt Rosen
Burt is a guy who happens to have cancer. But he doesn't let it define him. He tries to live every day and is constantly pushing himself.

Burt Rosen
Nov 18, 20243 min read


My journey with lung cancer - by John Eagleton
John was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 2014. Hear about his story including joining a clinical trial and volunteering.

John Eagleton
Nov 1, 20242 min read
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