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Stay positive, keep the faith, and find your purpose - by Dan “Dry Dock” Shockley
Veteran, advocate, colon cancer survivor, and pancreatic cancer previvor, Dan "Dry Dock" Shockley shares his perspective after cancer.

Dan "Dry Dock" Shockley
Mar 31, 20244 min read


The Power of the Outdoors - by Donna McMillan
Donna McMillan is an ovarian cancer survivor. In her blog, she talks about her experience with managing bad days by getting outdoors.

Donna McMillan
Feb 26, 20243 min read


Why I became a Cancer Recovery Coach - by Taffie Lynn Butters
Taffie Lynn Butters shares why she became a cancer recovery coach. It all started with her breast cancer diagnosis in 2020.

Taffie Lynn Butters
Dec 3, 20233 min read


Discovering Healing through AEDP Therapy - by Dr. Diane Benfield, LCSW
Dr. Diane Benfield is a therapist who practices psychotherapy. She shares what brought her to become specialized in oncology.

Dr. Diane Benfield
Nov 12, 20232 min read


Strategies for Well-Being: Dealing with Depression in Cancer - by Taffie Lynn Butters
Taffie-Lynn Butters explores cancer's emotional journey, from shock to acceptance, offering insights on managing depression for well-being.

Taffie Lynn Butters
Oct 8, 20233 min read


If depression creeps in - by Rebecca Walden
Rebecca Walden, a breast cancer survivor, highlights the taboo surrounding depression, especially in the context of cancer.

Rebecca Walden
Oct 8, 20234 min read


It’s okay to not be positive all the time - by JJ Singleton
JJ Singleton, a colorectal cancer patient, shares his emotional journey. He emphasizes how it's okay not to be positive all the time.

JJ Singleton
Sep 17, 20232 min read


Treating Anxiety & Depression During and After Cancer Treatment - by Dr. Chasse Bailey-Dorton, MD
Dr. Chasse Bailey-Dorton summarizes a recent study on the use of integrative modalities to treat anxiety and depression in cancer patients.

Dr Chasse Bailey-Dorton, MD
Aug 28, 20232 min read


The benefits of group therapy for cancer survivors
Cancer survivors can benefit from group therapy, receiving and providing support to others.

The After Cancer
Jul 6, 20232 min read


The treatment is over and I feel lonely: how to overcome social isolation after cancer
Do you feel lonely as a cancer survivor? Overcome social isolation after the cancer treatment is over.

The After Cancer
Jul 4, 20232 min read
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