The cost of a college education in the United States rose 260 percent between 1980 and 2014. Add to that the pressures of coursework, internships, and a job or two, and the path to a graduation stage can...

Nausea. Recurring fatigue. Unbearable cramps. Constant trips to the hospital for chemotherapy can drain, discourage and beat down anybody. Now imagine dealing with the unwanted pity from your peers and...