"Remission." That Word Has Power. Or Does It?Not long ago was an auspicious date for me. Yes, it was my birthday. Which one? Well, the scientists back at MIT are still trying to work it out, but...
From Emotional Regulation to Emotional AcceptanceI’ve been a cancer patient for at least eight years so far. That’s at least eight years of balancing symptoms, appointments, tests, treatments, and side effects. Being a cancer patient...
My Cancer Rainbow: Blood Cancer Awareness RibbonsI remember the first time I became aware of Blood Cancer Awareness Month: 2010. I knew other cancers had their own months. It felt good to know I was part...
"Remission." That Word Has Power. Or Does It?Not long ago was an auspicious date for me. Yes, it was my birthday. Which one? Well, the scientists back at MIT are still trying to work it out, but...
From Emotional Regulation to Emotional AcceptanceI’ve been a cancer patient for at least eight years so far. That’s at least eight years of balancing symptoms, appointments, tests, treatments, and side effects. Being a cancer patient...
My Cancer Rainbow: Blood Cancer Awareness RibbonsI remember the first time I became aware of Blood Cancer Awareness Month: 2010. I knew other cancers had their own months. It felt good to know I was part...
"Remission." That Word Has Power. Or Does It?Not long ago was an auspicious date for me. Yes, it was my birthday. Which one? Well, the scientists back at MIT are still trying to work it out, but...
From Emotional Regulation to Emotional AcceptanceI’ve been a cancer patient for at least eight years so far. That’s at least eight years of balancing symptoms, appointments, tests, treatments, and side effects. Being a cancer patient...
My Cancer Rainbow: Blood Cancer Awareness RibbonsI remember the first time I became aware of Blood Cancer Awareness Month: 2010. I knew other cancers had their own months. It felt good to know I was part...
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