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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 a routine colonoscopy led to my stage 2 rectal cancer diagnosis: Part 1

By Sally C. | Guest Contributor

In Part 1 of her story, Sally C. details how a routine colonoscopy revealed a rectal tumor despite having no overt symptoms. She describes managing a sudden emergency gallbladder complication before beginning 28 days of radiation and chemotherapy.

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.