Cancer Support Community's Blog
Read real stories from people in CSC's community who understand what you are facing and want you to know you're not alone.
Our blog covers a wide range of topics to help support, inspire, and inform members of our community, including those who have been personally impacted by cancer. Use the search filters below to find blog posts on topics that are important to you, from wellness tips, advocacy & policy news, and cancer research findings to stories and insights shared by patients, survivors, and caregivers.
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A Laryngeal Cancer Survivor Navigates His Journey With Grace, Wit, and Love
"My cancer is real. I can deal with real," shares Terry, a laryngeal cancer survivor, in the next edition of our...
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A Childhood Leukemia Survivor Discusses Survivorship Care and the Power of Positive Thinking
Meet Alyssa, a 2-time pediatric cancer survivor who was diagnosed with leukemia at age 3. She experienced a relapse at...
CBD to THC: M.D. Unpacks 11 Qs About Cannabis for Cancer Symptom Relief
A palliative care clinician explains possible benefits and risks of using medical cannabis to ease cancer symptoms.
It’s Okay To Not Be Okay
Other life stressors don't disappear when cancer shows up. When it feels like too much to bear, here's what to do.
Mental Health Therapy Helped Me Endure Cancer and Life
For Glenn, navigating stage 4 cancer and life post-treatment required coping skills he had spent years honing.
Facing Cancer, Finding Strength: Jeffrey’s Story
Coping with incurable cancer, Jeffrey shares how he reframed his life-changing diagnosis.
How to Care for Your Pet When You Have Cancer
Coping with cancer while juggling pet care at home? These resources and tips can help.
Jump-start Spring Cleaning, Boost Your Wellness & Help the Planet
These small actions can have a large impact on our planet's health and our personal well-being.
Esophageal Cancer: Dietary Changes & Tips to Eat Well
Esophageal cancer treatment can make eating challenging. Try these tips and recipes to ease side effects.
A Young Athlete Faced Stage 2 Cancer. The Water Helped Him Cope.
Contending with cancer's unknowns, a competitive swimmer found therapy in the sport he loved.
A Simple Soup to Repair, Strengthen & Reduce Risk
This vegetarian soup is nutrient-dense with all the usual suspects — plus one you may not know.
Slowing Down Is Not Failure
A cancer diagnosis isn't keeping Siobhan from doing the work she loves. She goes at her pace — no one else's.