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My Radiation Story: 31 Sessions
I walked into my first radiation session on August 13, 2024, with curiosity and a quiet chilling fear. After undergoing chemotherapy,...
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Jul 19, 20257 min read


Hair After Chemotherapy
Have you ever wondered why your hair texture or eye color looks the way it does? Or why some traits change after cancer treatment like...
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Jul 8, 20253 min read


Long-Term Survivorship
When we talk about cancer survivorship, quality of life often takes center stage and rightly so. Survivors face unique challenges that...
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May 28, 20252 min read


Complications That Can Happen Years After Treatment
Cancer treatments, while life-saving, can lead to late effects, health issues that emerge months or even years after therapy...
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May 24, 20252 min read


Losing Yourself in the Fight
One of the hardest parts of going through chemotherapy is losing your hair. It’s not just hair, it’s a part of who you are, a reflection...
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May 21, 20252 min read


The Pros & Cons of Lymph Node Involvement
The “Pros” of Lymph Node Involvement? Okay this might sound strange, but there can be a silver lining when cancer is found in the lymph...
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May 19, 20252 min read


How Surgery Affects Your Body: Anatomy and Immunity
When you think of surgery, you probably imagine a team of doctors removing something harmful like a tumor or repairing something broken....
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May 16, 20252 min read


Body Changes with Cancer Treatment
What Happens to Your Body During and After Cancer Treatment? If you or someone you love is getting ready for cancer treatment, you might...
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May 15, 20253 min read


Finding the Right Doctor & Support: Resources for Patients and Families
Facing a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, not just physically but emotionally and mentally too. One of the most important steps...
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May 14, 20252 min read


Chemotherapy Scares Me
Chemotherapy is one of the most powerful tools we have to fight cancer but it’s also tough on the body. Chemo Targets All Fast-Growing...
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May 9, 20252 min read


Why Do I Feel Like I'm Dying?
Cancer is more than just a growth of abnormal cells , it can put your body under a lot of stress, leading to symptoms that make you feel...
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May 8, 20252 min read


Why Choose Treatment?
The Role of Treatments: How Breast Cancer is Treated and Why It Matters If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with breast cancer,...
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May 7, 20253 min read


Lymph Node Removal: What It Means?
Facing breast cancer surgery can be overwhelming. One of the steps your doctor might recommend is lymph node removal which is a procedure...
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May 5, 20253 min read


You Have Metastasis, Now What?
First of all, you're not dying. Cancer is more than just a growth of abnormal cells . It can put your body under a lot of stress,...
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May 4, 20252 min read


Living with Cancerous Lymph Nodes: What It Feels Like
Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that act as filters in our immune system. Most of the time, we’re blissfully unaware of...
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May 2, 20252 min read


Head & Neck Cancer Types and How It Spreads to Lymph Nodes
Head and neck cancer is often collectively referred to as head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) when talking specifically about...
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May 1, 20254 min read


Cervical Cancer Types and How It Spreads to Lymph Nodes
Cervical cancer can sound overwhelming, but understanding how it spreads and what it means for your health is the first step in taking...
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May 1, 20253 min read


Thyroid Cancer Types and How It Spreads to Lymph Nodes
Thyroid cancer can sound scary, but understanding how it spreads and what it means for your health is the first step in taking control....
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May 1, 20252 min read


Breast Cancer Types & How It Spreads to Lymph Nodes
When people think of breast cancer, they might picture a lump in the breast, but breast cancer is more than that. Hearing the words...
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May 1, 20255 min read


Testicular Cancer Types & How It Spreads to Lymph Nodes
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men aged 15 to 35. While it usually starts in the testicles, it can spread to other...
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May 1, 20254 min read
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