Cervical cancer survivor: How I find motivation
My most recent goal was to watch a marathon. Yes, watch.
I know that watching the race will motivate me to run another one. In 2011,...

Q&A: How cancer caregivers can get better sleep
Sleep is essential to life.
But restless nights are all too common for cancer caregivers, who may be experiencing stress or caring...
Colon cancer caregiver: We have hope
I'll never forget the phone call I received in Dec. 2012. I rushed to my parents' house, where my mom met me outside. I asked her,...
Finding joy between cancer follow-up appointments
All cancer sucks. However, I must admit (not-so-secretly) that I envy people who complete cancer treatment. In my case, breast cancer...

Cancer survivor doesn't let amputation stop her from...
Alma Faz's goal has always been to run. After losing her leg during simultaneous bone cancer and ovarian cancer treatments, Alma tried...
Coping with cancer as a couple: 5 tips for addressing body...
Cancer treatment and sexuality can be awkward to discuss, but opening the lines of communication can make a big difference for...
Esophageal cancer patient: Why I relocated for cancer...
I had my idea of a near perfect life, until I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer.
My husband and I were living less than 10...
MD Anderson volunteers: Unsung heroes
During my trips to MD Anderson for my chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment, I noticed a group of people who seldom receive...
Melanoma and lung cancer survivor: 'I can, I am and I will...
In the four years since I completed lung cancer treatment, I've been dedicated to showing others that there is hope and the...
Cultivating gratitude and hope during cancer treatment
"In the face of demoralization, gratitude has the power to energize. In the face of brokenness, gratitude has the power to heal. In...