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Listen to your body: A young-onset colorectal cancer patient’s journey [Patrick Beauregard]
Patrick Beauregard is a 31-year-old Marine corporal who, at age 29, was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer that had spread to his lungs. With support…
Gaming for good: Mark and Friends Smile-Time Variety Hour
My name is Mark and I stream on Twitch as sort of a hobby. I’ve been at it for a year—it’s a really nice way…
10-year cervical cancer survivor shares what she wishes she knew sooner: Kara’s story
It was that time of year again. The time of year that most women dread…the annual well-woman check-up. The oh-so-uncomfortable Pap test. Some women dread…
National Cancer Survivor’s Day
My diagnosis For many years I struggled with becoming sick almost every time I tried to eat food. I tried everything: going to doctors’ offices,…
You gotta be kidney-ing me!
In 2015, my legs weren’t working very well, so I decided to go to the doctor. I was only 38, so the doctor was concerned…
Everything you need is already within you: The importance of being your own health advocate
It all started in a chaturanga. A chaturanga is not my favorite yoga pose to begin with, but since I was practicing yoga three to…
My sister, my hero
A heart attack―that I could understand. Hearts in my family are not as strong as they ought to be. But cancer? Nobody in my family had cancer. My…
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: One family’s cervical cancer journey
My mother, Alice, was amazing. As an awesome mother and a knowledgeable nurse, she made sure we stayed active, ate a healthy diet and, most…
Almost One Year Cancer Free: Sarah Talks About Her Mom’s Battle
My mom will be cancer free one year this December. I’m looking forward to being in Maine to celebrate the all clear with her. In…
