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Shay’s Warriors Life After Cancer Blog
Practical wellness advice, honest survivor journeys, and emotional support resources for cancer warriors, thrivers, and loved ones. You don't have to walk this path alone.
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What should you say to a friend going through cancer treatment?
Shay Moraga offers supportive phrases to send friends navigating cancer treatment or post-cancer recovery. She highlights low-pressure messages that make loved ones feel seen without adding communication fatigue.
How to support breast cancer awareness month without falling for pinkwashing
Shay Moraga discusses the history of October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month ("Pinktober"). She provides practical questions donors should ask to ensure their contributions directly support cancer patients, research, and local survivor programs rather than corporate marketing.
We are HOPE: How community support helps cancer survivors reset and heal
Shay Moraga reflects on five years of building the grassroots non-profit Shay's Warriors and launching the inaugural I AM HOPE Survivors Reset Retreat in Coachella Valley. She celebrates bringing 25 female survivors together for a restorative weekend supported by community grants, donations, and volunteer support.
What being a caregiver for Stage 4 lung cancer taught me about love and advocacy
By John Hussar | Guest Contributor
Written by ACS Volunteer Ambassador John Hussar, this essay details his 2.5-year journey as a caregiver for his wife June during her Stage 4 lung cancer battle and his transition into national cancer advocacy.
How to perform a monthly breast self-exam step by step
This guide by Dr. Fung explains how to incorporate monthly breast self-exams (BSE), visual checks, and tactile screening into your regular wellness routine to detect changes early.