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Back to our Story Prompts Tell Us About a Hero in Your Life Shine a light on someone who’s helped you along the way. We all have someone who lifted us up when we needed some support. Maybe it’s a loved one, a nurse, someone you saw online who inspired you, maybe even yourself. Share…

Back to our Story Prompts Self-care Tips From Patients Me First — And That’s Okay How do you practice self-care and what has that done for you?From rest to reflection, movement to mindfulness, or simply saying “no,” we want to hear what self-care looks like for you. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or care partner,…

Back to our Story Prompts Living in “Watch and Wait” Tell us about your experience with active surveillance. Hearing “We’re going to monitor things for now,” can stir up so many emotions. Relief, anxiety, confusion, even frustration. Living with a diagnosis while being told to “watch and wait” is its own kind of journey—one that’s…

Back to our Story Prompts How Did You Advocate for the Best Care? Tell Us About a Time You Spoke Up Think back to a time when you found yourself advocating—maybe in a doctor’s office, a hospital room, or even in a quiet moment outside of it all. You spoke up for yourself. Or maybe…

Back to our Story Prompts “But you don’t look sick?!” If you’ve heard those words, you already know. There’s a sting to the phrase, “But you don’t look sick.” It’s a moment many people living with invisible illness or cancer have faced. And yet, every person’s response tells a different story: strength, pain, humor, resilience,…

Back to our Story Prompts Share an Impactful Moment Along Your Journey You’ve been through a lot. Your experience can make a real difference for others. At The Patient Story, we believe in the power of real people and honest stories. If you’ve been impacted by a serious diagnosis—like cancer or another condition—we want to…