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What are some struggles people with cancer have that don’t get talked about?

What are some struggles people with cancer have that don’t get talked about?

We asked the Health Stories Project community about their personal experiences with cancer — particularly the hardest parts — and they didn’t sugarcoat it. It’s challenging sometimes in ways they couldn’t anticipate.

Netflix Health Story Round-up

Have you ever watched a TV show or documentary that got your health condition totally right (or totally wrong)? We’d love to hear about it! In the meantime, if you’re looking for something to watch on Netflix, these health stories (both fictional and non-fiction) may spark your interest. Enjoy!

How to Face Fears of Disease Progression From People Living with Multiple Sclerosis

Fear of disease progression is an understandably frightening thought that affects hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S.

We asked people living with multiple sclerosis what they would say to someone who fears progression of their MS. While the responses are from people with MS we feel they have the power to impact LOTS of people across many conditions.

Swimming in Miracles: How One Man Swam Two Rivers While Battling Leukemia and Lymphoma

“I think the best way to heal from cancer is to love life with all that you have,” he says. “Does everybody have to swim a river? No. But if they passionately pursue their dreams, it gives them the best chance to heal.”

Health Stories Project Community Members Share Their Experiences with Chronic Pain and Opioids

We wanted to know how the “opioid crisis” was effecting people in our community, so we sent out a call looking for people living with chronic pain who are taking or have been prescribed opioid pain treatment who wanted to share their thoughts and opinions.

Designing for Wellness: How an Endometriosis Diagnosis Inspired Alisiene Schall to Get Creative

“When you’re going through something as significant as cancer or depression, having a space you love is so important.”

A Tsunami Against Lung Cancer: Why Andrea Borondy Kitts Has Dedicated Ger Life to Promoting Prevention and Screenings

“Dan told him I’d be unleashing a tsunami against lung cancer,” says Borondy Kitts. “So I think he was okay with it.”

Advice for the Newly Diagnosed from People Living with MS

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that causes the immune system to break down the protective covering of nerve cells, disrupting communication between the brain and the rest of the body. People living with MS often experience weakness in their limbs, slurred speech,…
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Jen James Shares How She Turned Her Experience With Mental Health Crisis Into An Opportunity To Help Others

Jen James Shares How She Turned Her Experience With Mental Health Crisis Into An Opportunity To Help Others

Editor’s note: If you or a loved one are living with depression, bipolar, and/or thoughts of self harm the following post could be potentially triggering. If you are overwhelmed or in pain you can contact the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741. Meet Jen……
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