Having cancer is, for most people, life-changing. In their own words, these cancer survivors reflect on a variety of issues they've faced, and share insights gained through their cancer experiences.
"I firmly believe that participating in the Survivorship Clinic saved my life."
Kari's cancer survivor story
Watch experts discuss care plans after cancer
"I sat down with myself and said, 'I went through cancer, and now I'm going to let my diet take me down?'"
Ed's cancer survivor story
Watch experts discuss exercise after cancer
"I think it helps you to move forward if you allow yourself to feel sad for this sense of loss that you've had."
Patricia's cancer survivor story
Watch experts discuss emotions after cancer
"We've really made an effort to address things so that I'm not moving in one direction and he's moving in another."
Dan and Diane's cancer survivor story
Watch experts discuss relationships after cancer
"As a cancer survivor, I had no idea about treatment summaries or aftercare plans until I got to Dana-Farber."
Magnolia's cancer survivor story
"I do feel like I almost live with a time bomb; that this could go off again at any time."
Julie's cancer survivor story
Watch experts discuss fear of cancer recurrence