As told to Nicole Audrey Spector I noticed something was off when, despite tons of cardio, I started gaining weight. I also felt pressure in my lower abdomen — like there was a golf ball pressing inside my right side. And I could feel something when I pressed down on the area. Concerned, I made… Read More »
Living with Ovarian Cancer Was Tough, But the Lessons I Learned Led to Lasting Joy and Clarity
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector I was 48 years old when I felt sudden, stabbing pain in my lower right abdomen. The pain came and went, and I didn’t worry too much about it at first. But one night, the pain got so bad I thought I was going to die. I had a… Read More »
Cómo cuidar tu salud mental si tienes cáncer de colon
En 2019, Amy Hart recibió un diagnóstico de cáncer colorrectal a sus 34 años. Después del tratamiento que incluyó una cirugía para remover su colon, Amy ya no tenían la enfermedad, pero todavía tenía que lidiar con muchos desafíos de la salud mental que acompañan a dicha condición. “Pienso que cuando escuchas las palabras, ‘tienes… Read More »
How to Care for Your Mental Health if You Have Colon Cancer
In 2019, Amy Hart was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 34. After treatment that included surgery to remove her colon, Hart is now free of the disease, but still very much dealing with the mental health challenges that come with it. “I think once you hear the words, ‘You have cancer’ — no matter… Read More »