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I Thought My Swollen Lymph Nodes Were Side Effects From the Covid-19 Vaccine

But they were signaling something far more dangerous

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Life After Diagnosis: Navigating the Things You Love with Urothelial Bladder Cancer

Tips to help you maintain your everyday lifestyle after a UBC diagnosis

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My Symptoms Were Dismissed as Hemorrhoids, but I Had Colon Cancer

My cancer diagnosis led me to appreciate the little things — and learn to dance

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I Became a Bladder Cancer Survivor at 30

Bladder cancer most often affects older adults. My diagnosis was an exception.

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When I was 32, I Was Getting Ready to Marry and Have Kids. Then I Was Diagnosed With Colorectal Cancer.

I never imagined I could get colorectal cancer at such a young age

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Lung Cancer Kills an Alarming Number of Women — But There’s Hope

There are many misconceptions about risk factors and treatment options for lung cancer

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My Close Friend’s Cancer Diagnosis Helped Save My Life

After losing my close friend to cancer that was diagnosed too late, I knew I had to advocate for myself

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My Life-Changing Cervical Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Me to Become an Advocate for Women’s Health

An unexpected diagnosis led me to a whole new perspective

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Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment Was Destroying My Spirit — Until I Tapped Into My Colombian Roots and Alternative Medicine

When my breast cancer spread to my bones, I realized it was time for a more holistic approach. Now I'm living my best life ever.

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Staying Hopeful After 5 Recurrences of Cancer

During cancer's repeated attacks, a teacher finds support from her husband and her school.

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How I Overcame Anal Cancer and Threw a Huge Party

No one ever told me my HPV diagnosis could lead to anal cancer. Now I'm on a mission to educate people, save lives and dispel the stigma around this increasingly common disease.

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Follicular Lymphoma: What You Should Know

Follicular lymphoma is characterized by cycles of remission and relapse and is the second most common form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

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I Had a 13.5-Pound Tumor in My Abdomen, but I’m Fighting Back

My Journey From Mom to Caregiver

Fertility Info Lacking for Young Women Who Beat Cancer

Mom-to-Be Olympian Shannon Miller Feels Like a 'Mama Bear'

A little birdie has told us (actually we read about it on People.com) that Notes from the Nursery friend and seven-time Olympic medal winner, Shannon Miller, is going to be a mom!

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