Marisol, 51, completed treatment for stage II breast cancer in 2022 after 18 months of chemo and radiation. “The hardest part wasn’t the treatment—it was adjusting to ‘normal’ life afterward,” she admits. She struggled with fatigue and body image issues until joining a post-treatment wellness program.​
“Working with a nutritionist and counselor helped me rebuild my routine,” Marisol says. “I started hiking again, something I loved before cancer. It felt like reclaiming a part of myself.”​
Today, she leads a weekly hiking group for survivors. “Post-treatment isn’t an ending—it’s a new beginning. Be patient with yourself; healing takes time.”​
Her advice: “Give yourself permission to start small. Every step forward, no matter how tiny, counts.”

Amara, 58, completed treatment for stage III lung cancer in 2022. “Finishing chemo felt like crossing a finish line, but I worried constantly about recurrence,” she admits. She joined a lung cancer survivor group and started journaling to process her feelings.​
“Sharing with others who ‘get it’ took away the loneliness,” Amara says. “I also took up painting—it’s calming and gives me something to look forward to.”​
Now, she hosts monthly art sessions for fellow survivors. “Post-treatment life is about gratitude. Every day without symptoms is a gift.”​
Her advice: “Healing isn’t just physical. Find what feeds your soul—it’ll carry you through the hard days.”