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Cancer Sucks, So Let’s Talk About it More
a place for real talk about this crappy disease
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Stop Telling Cancer Patients to Be ‘Strong’
Stop Telling Cancer Patients to Be ‘Strong’
We know you’re trying to be supportive, but it doesn’t help
Ali Williams
Aug 18
Suddenly, I Needed to Start Using My Right Hand
Suddenly, I Needed to Start Using My Right Hand
And it’s the fault of cancer treatment…ugh!
Paul Walker
Aug 18
Please Meet Ali Williams: the First New Writer for Cancer Sucks, So Let’s Talk About it More
Please Meet Ali Williams: the First New Writer for Cancer Sucks, So Let’s Talk About it More
I am grateful to keep growing and talking about cancer more openly
Steffany Ritchie
Aug 15
Surprising Secrets of a Stage 4 Cancer Sage
Surprising Secrets of a Stage 4 Cancer Sage
What’s so great about cancer?
Ali Williams
Aug 10
A Scar Story
A Scar Story
Sometimes my cancer scars remind me how far I have come
Steffany Ritchie
Aug 7
Cancer Sucks, So Let’s Talk About it More: a New Publication
Cancer Sucks, So Let’s Talk About it More: a New Publication
I don’t exactly know what I’m doing, but I think this space is needed
Steffany Ritchie
Aug 6
No One Who Dies From Cancer Loses a Battle
No One Who Dies From Cancer Loses a Battle
Why we should stop relying on clichéd phrases that dehumanize those with illness
Steffany Ritchie
Jul 14
Cancer in Real Life is Not Like in the Movies
Cancer in Real Life is Not Like in the Movies
Manic pixie cancer girls drove me insane during cancer treatment
Steffany Ritchie
Mar 31
A Small But Important Thing I Wish I’d Known Before Cancer Treatment
A Small But Important Thing I Wish I’d Known Before Cancer Treatment
Advice from a former cancer patient
Steffany Ritchie
Feb 6, 2023
Advocating for Your Health No Matter What Doctors Say Could Save Your Life
Advocating for Your Health No Matter What Doctors Say Could Save Your Life
Advice from a rare cancer survivor: stop taking no for an answer from doctors
Steffany Ritchie
Jan 13, 2023
What Does Chemotherapy Feel Like?
What Does Chemotherapy Feel Like?
Real talk, for anyone interested
Steffany Ritchie
Apr 5, 2022
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