“With Spirits Brave…”
Walking on Water: Part Three When I look back and think about high school, one of the things I will never forget is the alma mater. The first line begins with the words, “With spirits brave…” Just thinking about…
Living with Hydrocephalus Pt. 2
Hello friends. Here's the second entry from our newest contributor (and youngest!), Emily. She is bravely sharing a lifelong struggle with all of you in the hopes of creating awareness and understanding of this serious issue. Let’s all…
That Sign Doesn’t Go with My Outfit
Our Editor shares her thoughts on the challenges of aftercare, both for the patient and those who love them. It's tough to handle an illness when you are going through it. It's sometimes just as tough to keep up…
Inspirations by Amy F.
Amy F. shares with us the inspirations that help her get through the tougher days of her chronic illness. Have you ever had one of those days where the lab results don’t come back the way you want them…
Walking on Water: Living with Hydrocephalus
Hello friends. Today we introduce you to our newest contributor (and youngest!), Emily. She is bravely sharing a lifelong struggle with all of you in the hopes of creating awareness and understanding of this serious issue. Let's all…
Spotlight: CSC/Spanish Speaking Support Groups
Our friends at the Cancer Support Community - Benjamin Center, located in Santa Monica, California, offer support groups for those people with cancer who are Spanish speaking only. There are a number of wonderful programs available to help those…
The Cancer Experience Registry
Hello, friends. This month we are highlighting the efforts of our friends at the The Cancer Support Community (a partnership from the former Wellness Community and Gilda's Club). CSC is an international non-profit dedicated to providing support, education and…
Spotlight: Cancer Support Community
Are you looking for resources and support through your cancer experience? Maybe you need help as a caregiver or family member? We would love to introduce you to the Cancer Support Community organization. We'll be bringing you information and programming…
Pain: The Four-Letter-Word Disease
Guest Contributor Eloise shares her long journey through chronic pain and give us some direction on how to make it easier. Some Thoughts on How to Make Your "New Usual" A Little More Bearable Pain is a…
How to Ask the Hard Questions
If you are struggling with asking very hard questions to your doctor or employer, read on. We all have moments where we aren't sure we understand what is going on or what is happening next, and we might have doubts…