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STAYING STRONG THROUGH CANCER, TRIATHLONS, AND FATHERHOOD By Paul Weigel, author of Iron Dad: A Cancer Survivor’s Story of Discovering Strength, Life, and Love Through Fatherhood My life alw...

https://blog.livestrong.org/iron-dad-staying-strong-through-cancer-triathlons-and-fatherhood-56637ff4dbb4

“Way before my health failed me and I was a feisty little runt, my dad once told me I had a fire inside of me. In my mind, that translated to ‘never give up.’ On the day I was diagnosed wit...

https://blog.livestrong.org/stoking-the-fire-within-mikes-story-1dfb0965714a

by Tara Probasco Body image , or how you think about and see yourself, has a powerful influence over many aspects of your life. It can influence your mental and physical health, your level of ...

https://blog.livestrong.org/cancer-and-body-image-330b27a1b149

by Tara Probasco If you’re living with cancer, “the most wonderful time of the year” may feel anything but. Navigating the merriment while also juggling treatment, side effects, and the ...

https://blog.livestrong.org/handling-the-holiday-season-with-cancer-tips-for-coping-while-celebrating-5ff1bb65caed

Five takeaways from Livestrong’s lifestyle panel at the Future of Cancer Care Summit By Meg Moore VP of Mission and Programs, Livestrong At the Future of Cancer Care Summit , we discuss...

https://blog.livestrong.org/the-role-of-lifestyle-across-the-cancer-care-continuum-bb9a8a858ff9

Feeling blindsided and unprepared in her own cancer journey, Madeline set out to illuminate the path of other young adults dealing with cancer as a Livestrong Mission and Programs Intern. By P...

https://blog.livestrong.org/illuminating-the-path-madelines-story-22928166c6e2

STRONG IN SPIRIT — STRATEGIES FOR MAINTAINING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH DURING CANCER by Tara Probasco When you receive a cancer diagnosis, it can feel as though your whole world has been tur...

https://blog.livestrong.org/strong-in-spirit-strategies-for-maintaining-your-mental-health-during-cancer-ad848f7c1e0b

In 2021 at the age of 34, I was diagnosed with HR+ breast cancer . I had to advocate for myself in order to get a mammogram, as at my initial appointment 7 months prior, my doctor dismissed my co...

https://blog.livestrong.org/a-light-of-hope-marisols-fertility-story-breast-cancer-awareness-month-d1a8a852df51

Photo by Jenna Ruocco My name is Krystal. I am 33 years old and was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma (breast cancer) on May 24th. I am the first one in my family and friend gro...

https://blog.livestrong.org/krystals-fertility-story-breast-cancer-awareness-month-13b140455065

At 15 years old, fierce and fearless, Anna is conquering her cancer diagnosis with resilience, grace, humor and faith. Livestrong honors Anna’s journey during September, CHILDHOOD CANCER AWAREN...

https://blog.livestrong.org/fierce-fearless-annas-story-childhood-cancer-awareness-month-9523040eec47