Survivor Articles
Healing with Laughter
We have all been told that laughter is the best medicine and I agree. Laughter helps to release endorphins in our body which in turn makes us feel good and it helps ease our pain and give us more energy when we feel tired... by Paula Mccoy
The Humanization of Radiation Therapy
It was with great trepidation that I approached my radiation treatments as I really didn’t know what to expect from the treatments or from the staff... by Paula Mccoy
The Best and Worst Thing in My Life
Almost 5 years ago, I found out that, statistically speaking, I had weeks to live. No one in the world had ever survived a relapse of my type of cancer following a stem cell transplant. .. by Rachel Baumgartner
The Cost of Living: No Cure For Cancer
The following article was sent to us by Matthew Zachary, an 11 year young adult cancer survivor and the Founder/Executive Director of Steps for Living... by Matthew Zachery
Two Years and Counting
On August 13, 2004, the doctors told me that my cancer was in remission. Everyone I knew congratulated me on the good news - the funny thing is I don’t remember being overly happy that day. .. by Daniel Cronin
Fertility – Olympic Gold Medal 1000 mm Freestyle
As I sit to write this article, I have before me a press release dated February 28, 2006, titled "Sperm banking gives teenage cancer patients hope for the future". .. by Geoff Eaton
Fertility – "Oh Yes. It's a Certainty" – Summer 2004
The system failed me. And the worst part is that I was completely unaware of the issues at play. It’s one thing to miss an appointment due to a scheduling screw-up,.. by Geoff Eaton
Dependency
For some the dependency vs. independency thing isn't that big an issue but I've always loved independence and responsibility.
Getting diagnosed with Cancer at the age of 22 (a week before turning 23) totally changed my life as it relates to independence and responsibility... by Geoff Eaton
Shock of Diagnosis
So there I was... a 22 year-old recent graduate from Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) who had started my own business helping companies with Internet marketing strategies... by Geoff Eaton
Researching Your Cancer
Cancer. A tough word for some to understand. To others, just an every day word that they deal with constantly, and hear every day.
I always knew what cancer was,.. by Krista Hong
The Continuation of My Journey
The last few months have definitely been a huge roller coaster ride. Things have been up and down constantly. Let me give you an update. As you know, on March 23rd,.. by Krista Hong
50 Pounds from my Fighting Weight
I was diagnosed, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, at the age of 22, just before I turned 23. I had graduated from University six months earlier. I stand at six foot five (too inches shorter than my little brother) and I was athletic my whole life,.. by Geoff Eaton
Talking to a Shrink
To clarify, by "Shrink" I mean a Psychologist, Social Worker, Guidance Counselor, or any trained professional who deals with the emotional and social sides of dealing with cancer... by Geoff Eaton
Finding Meaning
When you face a major challenge like cancer it is pretty natural to ask the "why me" question. I know I asked it for a long time, and at some level I'm still asking... by Geoff Eaton
Learning to Walk
Imagine hanging with your buddies on a summer Saturday night and then rushing to the emergency room at 3:00 am with a fever three months after a bone marrow transplant... by Geoff Eaton
Why I Shared My Story
Why would you want to open up and share an incredibly personal, intimate and challenging life experience with complete strangers? Why share your experiences,.. by Geoff Eaton
My Experience with Cancer
In April of 1999 at age 27, I was diagnosed with low-grade follicular non-hodgekins lymphoma after discovering a small, painless lump in my right groin area... by Heather King
Security of the Hospital (Not in the Hospital)
Some people get sick when they are in hospitals, and by sick I mean a bad feeling, a pit in their stomach that is generally associated with things unwanted... by Geoff Eaton
Should You Research Your Cancer?
For the purposes of this article I want to note that I consider research as looking for any information that may be relevant to your cancer challenge... by Geoff Eaton
Smooth, Shiny and Feminine
Losing your hair is not something most young women think about. When I was diagnosed, I shaved my head the night before I started chemo. I used it as an excuse –.. by Soleil Labelle
Words to Live By
As a cancer survivor, I feel that I, and others like me, have the responsibility to share the story of my cancer experience. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone caner) at 17,.. by Erin Stapleton
Prednisone
Prednisone is prescribed to patients who undergo stem cell transplants to prevent the body from rejecting the "new" stem cells. The following are some of my experiences with this drug:.. by Heather King
You choose - Victim or Survivor?
When diagnosed with cancer, I had an immediate, intense feeling that I had just lost control of my life. I know now it's a feeling many cancer patients and patient supporters experience... by Erin Stapleton
Reducing the Spread of Infection: Washing Your Hands Keeps You Healthy
Bacteria and viruses that make people sick can be passed on our hands. Hand washing is the single best way to reduce the spread of infection (particularly important when your a cancer patient or in direct contact with a patient!)... by Heather King
Steroids: Not Performance Enhancing
I remember in high school I did a research paper on performance enhancing steroids, it was a while after Ben Johnson, the Canadian sprinter, had been caught for steroid use in the Olympics... by Geoff Eaton
Stem Cell Transplant Experience, continued
It’s June 14, 2005, and I am currently 7 months post transplant. I am at home, taking time off work to recover. I am feeling very well, except for occasional lack of appetite... by Heather King
Support Group Realization
The support group I belong to is one with sensitive and sympathetic ears, but none of the group members are in my shoes (as I am not in theirs), and the time we have together every month is to be shared amongst all of us... by Kyla Copp
I AM Invincible
I always assumed I was invincible. I imagine most other young people do too. Two years ago when I lifted my arms up to hug my fiancé before bed,.. by Kyla Copp
Get to the Gym
I’m a new man. I can’t believe the difference. Part of me really is kicking myself in the pants for not having done this much sooner. You know sometimes you know something but it takes you a long time to act on it… this is a perfect example of that for me... by Geoff Eaton
A Matter of Faith
From my diagnosis back in 2000 to my present day status (3 years of post-chemo remission), I have been asked from time to time about my faith. Do I have faith?.. by Erin Stapleton
Chemo Brain
So maybe I'm a little forgetful, absentminded and disorganized but I've always been like that, haven't I? The first time I heard about "chemo brain" I wasn't too sure... by Geoff Eaton
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Supporter Articles
Shock of Diagnosis, a Supporters Perspective
So in one day your whole life gets flipped upside-down. Not even one day... like two seconds. You hear the word Cancer and you're never the same. As a supporter,.. by Rebecca Flood
Breast Cancer: It's not just for Girls!
That's right boys, just when you thought that there was one kind of cancer you couldn't get, you're wrong. Less then 1% of all breast cancer cases are male related,.. by Meghan Drover
Accepting Help When You Need it the Most
When mom was first diagnosed with Cancer (well after the initial shock/breakdown) I was like a robot... did everything for everyone, took on all the household responsibilities,.. by Rebecca Flood
Helpless
Have you ever felt totally helpless? Like this scary, uneasy feeling that you're in a situation that you'd do anything in your power to stop but you just can't... by Rebecca Flood
Coping with the Change - Life After Cancer
It's been almost two months since my cousin Krista passed away. For those of you who do not know her, her name was Krista Hong, and she was 19 when she passed ( learn more about Krista's story )... by Carter Hong
Giving In, Finally Dealing
I've wanted to write a article for quite some time now, and no matter how much I wanted to I always found myself backing away, and never really considered why... by Kara Rideout
Cancer Anniversaries
April 29, 2005 2 years ago today we got the news. mom had cancer and our lives were never to be the same again. Ever since cancer entered my life I'll find a way to make an anniversary out of anything... by Rebecca Flood
Edging Your Way In - How Supporters Can Find Out What's Really Going On
Thinking about it now, I was always curious about what was going on with my cousin Krista durng her illness ( check out Krista's story ). And being so young compared to the rest of my family didn't help,.. by Carter Hong
Perspective Changes: Organ, Blood and Tissue Donation
Just when you think you've got it all figured out, something like cancer happens and throws your entire life off course. Just when you think you're in touch with all your thoughts and opinions,.. by Rebecca Flood
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