Cancer
I avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep looking upward - Charlotte Brontë
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We’re Finally Winning the Battle Against the Phrase “Battle With Cancer”
When the iconic theater actor and director Roger Rees died earlier in July, many reports quoted a gently worded press release written, it seemed, by his family: Rees, the release said, had “passed away … after a brief journey with cancer.” The diction gave me pause, even as I admired it. It was a clear step away from the familiar description of a dearly departed’s “battle” with the disease. But did this euphemism attenuate cancer in a way that felt cruel to the victim or untrue to the actual experience of, well, dying? I imagined a man walking slowly into the sunset, hand in hand with an adumbral figure. It seemed strange that the two silhouettes were moving in the same direction.
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Cancer Survivor Launches A Movement With A Twist
While cancer-free for nearly seven years, Shersher describes her experience with cancer as “horrible.” Despite having the best medical care and a strong network of family and friends, she felt “this sort of overwhelming sense of isolation and loneliness even though I had everything in my favor.” She found blogging to be therapeutic. That’s where she posted her Twist Out Cancer challenge and found a ready audience of eager supporters.
The Travel Blogger Hiking Everest To Help Cancer Survivors
Because she wasn’t just hiking to Mt. Everest Base Camp in Nepal. Amelia was using her trek to raise money for Cancer for College, an American organization that gives cancer survivors money for college tuition.
This 25-Year-Old Cancer Patient Is Live Blogging His Death
Dmitrij Panov details his life with stage 4 cancer on his blog "Dying With Swag."
What We're Talking About When We're Talking About Cancer
After seeing Wit, which will soon end its Broadway run, a once-oncologist and patient wonders if the subject of cancer has grown too tiresome.
We’re Finally Winning the Battle Against the Phrase “Battle With Cancer”
When the iconic theater actor and director Roger Rees died earlier in July, many reports quoted a gently worded press release written, it seemed, by his family: Rees, the release said, had “passed away … after a brief journey with cancer.” The diction gave me pause, even as I admired it. It was a clear step away from the familiar description of a dearly departed’s “battle” with the disease.
Cancer Research UK
Covers the latest cancer research, including that funded by the charity. It also highlights other relevant material, debunk myths and media scares, and provide links to other helpful resources. Cancer Research UK pioneers life-saving research to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured - Feedspot
Cancer.Net
The best cancer care starts with the best cancer information.
Dr. Len's Blog
Expert perspective, insight and discussion.
OncoLink
OncoLink Blogs give their readers a chance to react to and comment on key cancer news topics and provided by our team of OncoLink bloggers. It was the first cancer information site on the Internet and remains one of the largest - Feedspot
The CTCA Blog
We have one mission: to help each patient win the fight against cancer.
Blog for a Cure
A community of cancer survivors supporting each other.
Cancer Bitch
One Feminist's Report on Her Breast Cancer, Beginning with Semi-diagnosis *** You don't have to be Jewish to love Levy's rye bread, and you don't have to have cancer to read Cancer Bitch.
Cancer is Hilarious
I am a fashion designer and writer diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer called Ewing's Sarcoma. This is my attempt to document my process and provide inspiration for other twenty-somethings who refuse to go the way of headscarves and hospital gowns. I mean, really?
CancerDoc
My job is so diverse. A million different decisions occur every day. Affects so many people. Being a doctor is being a lifelong student of people. And, God, sometimes, I just want to curl up in a ball and cry. But, I keep coming back. I love it. I hate it.
Carver's Photographic Journey
My original site, Carver's Sight or is that Site, was inspired by reading the blogs of people who I got to know through the Melanoma Patient's Information Page (MPIP). As time has gone on, I find myself talking as much about gardening, photography, and other random thoughts as I do about melanoma follow up.
CHEMOBRAIN.....In The Fog
Chemobrainfog.....How chemotherapy (hopefully) saved my body and (definitely) rearranged my brain...
Got Bladder Cancer
A journal about dealing with bladder cancer to provide the benefit of my experience, including graphic details (with appropriate warnings) to others facing similar issues... and for those who love and support them.
Not Just About Cancer
One woman's stories, adventures, observations and rants, lived through and beyond metastatic breast cancer.
Stupid Cancer
Founded in 2007 by a young adult cancer survivor, Stupid Cancer is a non-profit organization that empowers young adults affected by cancer through innovative and award-winning programs and services. We are the nation's largest support community for this underserved population and serve as a bullhorn for the young adult cancer movement.
Where I Am In All Of This
At 36 years old, I was diagnosed with Stage II Rectal Cancer. I have been blessed with an incredible, loving wife, a delightful 10-year old step-son and a beautiful baby boy.
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