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Why is it important to share my cancer survivorship story?

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Why is it important to share my cancer survivorship story?

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It's important that cancer survivors share their stories not only because it's emotionally cathartic, but also since it's valuable to hear how survivors are getting well. Oncology researcher Kelly Turner, PhD, discusses this concept.

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