When I got my cancer diagnosis, I had to cancel 3 planned vacations. A 1-night staycation in nearby Santa Cruz gave me the reset I needed.

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The writer said she enjoyed soaking in a hot tub during her staycation.

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A mom in her 30s was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer after doctors dismissed her symptoms for 6 years

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Marisa Peters was diagnosed with colorectal cancer after years of managing symptoms like changes to her bathroom habits.

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A 42-year-old thought blood in the toilet was pregnancy-related hemorrhoids. She had colorectal cancer.

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Laura Behnke didn't know she had colorectal cancer when this photo was taken.

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I almost brushed off sharp stomach pain — it turned out to be stage 3 colon cancer

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Mark Seguin was diagnosed with colon cancer at 35. He's discovered exercise can dramatically reduce the risk of colon cancer recurrence.

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A $700 blood test promises to detect 50 different kinds of cancer. The results come with major caveats.

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Grail's Galleri test uses two vials of blood to screen for over 50 different kinds of cancer.

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A 26-year-old was bloated and thought she had hemorrhoids. She was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.

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Mariana Tata, 26, had two subtle symptoms of colon cancer before she was diagnosed.

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I lost my job and was diagnosed with cancer within months. With 8 kids, I had no choice but to keep going.

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The author has eight kids.

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Kate Middleton's reappearance could save the royal family

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The Prince and Princess of Wales with their children at Trooping the Colour on Saturday.

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I made $600,000 last year from my online business. Skipping college paid off — I'm the first in my family to own a home.

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Oliur Rahman is a YouTuber and he sells products online.

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King Charles praises 'kindness' and friendship 'in times of need' ahead of his first public appearance since his cancer diagnosis

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King Charles III in June 2018.
King Charles III.

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