• Cancer

    Cancer Survivors Take Control by Writing Their Own Story

Blue and white banner logo for 'Living with Cancer' blogCancer survivors take control by writing their own storywoman with pen writing in journal, feelings
Writing can be a way of getting your feelings out. It can validate what you're experiencing and may give you a sense of order to your life. It allows you to reflect on what you're going through.

BRCA gene test for breast cancer
Learn more about the BRCA gene test, which is a blood test that uses DNA analysis to identify harmful changes (mutations) in either one of the two breast cancer susceptibility genes — BRCA1 and BRCA2.

Proton therapy
This type of radiation therapy uses high-energy beams to treat tumors. Learn how to prepare and what you can expect.