Almost all cancer survivors have a few things in common: shock at being diagnosed, significant challenges in dealing with the side effects of treatment, and anxiety or worry when active treatment ends and the oncologist’s office says, “We’ll see you in three months.”

Being diagnosed with cancer at any age puts many in a tailspin.

Dr. Stacy Wentworth is a radiation oncology specialist in Greensboro, North Carolina, and an Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at Wake Forest School of Medicine.

Here is a story to make you smile. You don’t even have to be a football fan. It’s the story of James Conner, running back for the Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s in 2015 while a Junior at the University of Pittsburgh. He had already played two years of outstanding football, winning the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year in 2014, his sophomore year.

One night in 1981, in the middle of bath time, Marty Gonzalez noticed a strange glow that seemed to emanate from inside one of the eyes of her 9-month-old daughter, Marissa.

Ryan Hamner is a four-time Hodgkin’s survivor, musician, and author. Like many of us, Ryan has experienced some of the Late Effects of his treatment, including cardiac problems.

Coping Magazine is one of our “go-to” publications for keeping survivors both informed and inspired. This article is a perfect example of why that is. The author, Heather Hall, is a three-time survivor of cancer. Her story and her sage advice make for a good read.

While it may seem obvious, listening to music can make all the difference in how we deal with a stressful situation. But did you know that a certain kind of music might trigger unwanted memories or thoughts? This article provides more detail on how music therapy works and why it could be helpful to understand what the best music is for YOU.