"A lot of people call me a hero. I don't feel like one though. I'm just a young woman with an autoimmune disease trying to get through 2020."
"Chemo brain," aka cancer-related cognitive impairment, is a common side effect of chemotherapy. Taylor shares how she dealt with chemo brain and provides tips on how to cope.
Cheyanne shares how living with medical devices such as her wheelchair, feeding tubes, and IV lines has shaped her identity.
Tiffany documents her journey of coping with her mom having breast cancer, from the day before she was diagnosed to the last day of her chemo.
At the age of 20, Abby was diagnosed with a chronic illness and had a port implanted in her chest. She shares how it's impacted everything from her daily schedule to her social life.
Amy shares how the stigma surrounding both being an individual with a disability and a mother have led her to embrace her sexuality.
Navigating life as a full-time employee and patient is no easy feat. Christina shares how she manages working while also being chronically ill.
Learn what infective endocarditis is, its symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Get insights on preventing heart valve infections and managing this rare heart condition.
Living with a chronic illness often means that you have to adapt your lifestyle around your health. There are plenty of things you learn along the way, from lessons about self-worth and acceptance to the importance of advocating for yourself and others.
Living with constant pain, not being able to eat, frequent hospitalizations, and relying on medical devices took a toll on Rachel's life. Although she realizes her life and nutrition may look a lot different than others, she accepts it as her normal.
Prepare for any situation with these chronic illness bag essentials. From medications to comfort items, discover what to keep in your backpack to manage health needs on the go.
Since its inception, the Internet has played a role in healthcare. But what started out as primarily a source of information has now evolved into a much more interactive experience. Social media, cancer communities, and online support networks are revolutionizing the patient experience.
Throughout her journey with Lyme Disease, Haley has had a complicated relationship with her PICC lines. From multiple infections and trips to the ER to weird looks and comments — Haley had plenty of reasons to hate her PICC line. But she decided to view it as a "badge of honor" rather than something "to be embarrassed about" and wear it with pride.
"When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, it drastically changed my wardrobe." Here is Christie's ultimate wardrobe guide for common breast cancer treatments, surgeries and procedures.
Once we started seeing stories that cancer treatments were being postponed due to COVID, I completely lost my mind. I was petrified I would get a call one day telling me that my double mastectomy could not proceed as planned. And sure enough, one day, my phone rang, and it confirmed my fears.
Stay informed about COVID-19 with expert advice from healthcare professionals. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and staying healthy.
After receiving my first diagnosis of Fibromyalgia, I felt relieved to have a name for what was happening to me, and I finally felt understood. I learned that Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness, which entails a state of permanency; it meant that I would never go back to the old me.
"Thomas Rimmer shares his journey of battling cancer, from the discovery of his diagnosis to undergoing chemotherapy and treatment.
Discover Rachel's courageous journey through chronic illness, from childhood diagnosis to becoming a patient advocate and co-founder of #WeAreTheVulnerable.
"For many months they couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me. I would vomit every time I ate. I couldn’t hold anything down, which led to malnutrition, fatigue, dizziness, and passing out." Read Kristy's inspiring journey!
