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September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

Frozen Toes and Sleepless Nights: The Reality of Being a Cancer Survivor

For the past week, I have been living in what I can only describe as a state of unrelenting exhaustion. The main culprit: chronic insomnia. The impact on my body ... Read more

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020

Can a Break From Routine Induce Healing?

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This is a question I found myself pondering the other week as I locked up my little flat and escaped to somewhere sunny and beautiful for a short time. I ... Read more

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020

Reflections on My ‘Re-birthday’ and the Past Year of Recovery

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By the time this column is published, the one-year anniversary of my lifesaving stem cell transplant will have come and gone. But as I sit here sweating away in the ... Read more

July 27, 2020July 28, 2020

This Year Has Taught Me Gratitude

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This week I’ve felt completely at a loss over what to write about. It happens sometimes. Usually there’s something on my mind that I can bring forth to the page, ... Read more

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020

Total Happiness Is Unobtainable, and That’s OK

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I recently came to the realization that none of us will ever be totally happy. Upbeat way to start a column, right? Let me explain. This realization came to me ... Read more

June 29, 2020June 30, 2020

As I Befriend My Fear of Relapse, Fear Loses Its Power

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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

June 8, 2020June 8, 2020

How to Embrace Pain and Let It Transform You

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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

May 18, 2020May 18, 2020

My Quarantine Glow-up: Getting Fit After Cancer

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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

December 9, 2019May 6, 2020

Lighter Days Are Around the Corner

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“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

November 4, 2019May 6, 2020

Nothing but Mammals: How Cancer Affects Sexual Health

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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

October 21, 2019May 6, 2020

Healing Through Feeling: Cancer and Mental Health

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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

September 30, 2019May 6, 2020

Cancer Changed the Direction of My Life

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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