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What reaching one year without your cancer soulmate teaches you about grief

October 11, 2025

Grief Tributes & Loss

What reaching one year without your cancer soulmate teaches you about grief

October 11, 2025

Grief Tributes & Loss

Shay Moraga reflects on the 365-day anniversary of losing her best friend Aileen to cancer. She discusses navigating the 1-year milestone, facing mirror reminders of post-cancer scars, and holding on to faith.

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October 11, 2025

Grief Tributes & Loss

What should you say to a friend going through cancer treatment?

December 11, 2023

Community Advocacy & Support

What should you say to a friend going through cancer treatment?

December 11, 2023

Community Advocacy & Support

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.

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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.

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.