The After Cancer Blog

Cancer often shifts roles — caregivers may become patients, and patients may learn to accept help. Discover how these changes reshape relationships, redefine strength, and create deeper connection.

Discover why relationships may feel different after cancer. Explore emotional changes, shifting boundaries, and how cancer survivors can find connection, understanding, and support during survivorship.

In this article, Dr. Katrina Heath talks about how cancer related pelvic pain can impact intimacy, and what you can do to manage it.

Breast cancer survivor, Arnel Greenberg, talks about her experience with a breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and her healing journey.

Dr. Diane Benfield, a therapist specializing in psychotherapy, grief, depression, and anxiety, talks about family dynamics and cancer.

Entrepreneur, author, speaker, coach, and survivor, Howard Brown, talks about his experience and shares his advice for others with cancer.

Colorectal cancer survivor, Rev. British Hyrams, talks about her experience with cancer and the importance of advocacy in our communities.

JJ Singleton, a colorectal cancer patient, shares how Man Up to Cancer positively impacted his life and helped him on his cancer journey.

Cancer can bring about unexpected changes in family dynamics, including a role reversal between cancer survivors and their adult children.

Read about the impact of cancer on parenting and how you can take this opportunity to rebuild your connections with your children.