Essays
By Lisa Gray
In this masterclass in resilience and rediscovery, Lisa Gray takes readers on a witty
journey from the chaos of a myeloma diagnosis to the art of truly living. Read More ›
A two-time cancer survivor and oncology nurse shares her journey of providing
care in a rural clinic where patients are treated like family. Read More ›
When a patient’s concerns were ignored during a hospital stay, her determination
to advocate for herself became a matter of survival. Read More ›
The cancer community found a new celebrity spokesperson on July 28. Deion “Prime Time” Sanders held a press conference announcing to the world that he had been diagnosed several months earlier with bladder cancer. Read More ›
This deeply personal essay chronicles one nurse’s journey through the loss of his
father and how it transformed his perspective on life, faith, and the shared human
experience of being unmoored by a cancer diagnosis. Read More ›
When an old friend is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, a pharmacist reflects
on the beauty of human connection and the shared hope that comes from simply
being there. Read More ›
Journalist and 2-time survivor Loriana Hernández-Aldama shares her deeply
personal story of battling cancer and the emotional toll it took on her family and
mental well-being. Read More ›
When Peter Beckerman was told he had less than 2 years to live, he refused to
accept it. Read his inspiring story of resilience, second opinions, and the innovative
treatment that helped him defy the odds and live to tell the tale. Read More ›
Facing metastatic melanoma, Joanne Kalesnik transformed her journey by
reframing her perspective, embracing resilience, and finding balance through
visualization, nature, and self-reflection. Her story reveals how cancer can alter
life’s course—but not the spirit. Read More ›
Oncology nurse navigators are lifelines, guiding patients through cancer’s toughest
challenges with support, care, and expertise. Learn how they turn fear into
empowerment and make every step of the journey easier. Read More ›