True confessions: I meant to post this last week before going to CancerCon, but then…well, life. And so this post is going to be a combination of looking forward and looking back. If I had posted pre-CancerCon: Apparently to the uninitiated, “CancerCon” is a really strange…
You know what they say about good intentions, right? I think it’s fair to say that people generally have very good intentions when they make encouraging (or what they think to be encouraging) statements to friends, family and acquaintances who are dealing with cancer. Unfortunately,…
Or maybe your question is…do I tell people I have cancer? Both are fair questions, and when newly diagnosed or facing a recurrence, people certainly ask themselves both of these questions. This is a highly personal decision, and if you asked 10 different people facing…
I posted a few weeks ago about the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Summit that is taking place tomorrow (February 9th) at City of Hope. I have to privilege of speaking to caregivers at the summit, and wanted to shine a light on the role…
Got cancer? Under the age of 40? In the Los Angeles area? Then mark your calendar for February 9th, I’ve got plans for you!! As you may know if you’ve read my bio, I’ve worked for City of Hope (an NCI designated cancer center) since…