Being a cancer survivor is a complicated thing. It’s a lot of conflicting experiences at once. It’s walking down the street as a warm breeze ruffles the unruly mop of ... Read more

On my 23rd birthday, when I was in my final year of university and halfway through six months of chemotherapy, my father gave me the book “When Things Fall Apart” ... Read more

A phrase has been making the rounds lately on social media called the “quarantine glow-up.” Maybe you’ve heard of it? It’s pretty self-explanatory, but for those unfamiliar with this popular ... Read more

“Oh, by the way,” she said nonchalantly as I entered the room. “Your scans are clear.” “I’m sorry, what?” I stuttered in disbelief. Just like that, in a matter of ... Read more

This week, I want to dive into a topic that’s not always at the top of the list during one’s oncology appointments. Yet it’s something that most of us do ... Read more

Cancer scars our insides and outsides, but it’s hard to know which it affects more. Cancer affects the body, but the impact of treatment — from chemotherapy to radiotherapy to ... Read more

I never knew what I wanted to do with my life. In fact, I’ve always been blatantly envious of people who do. I came from a family of nomadic artists, ... Read more