Stand Up to Cancer – A Message from Amy
We're standing up to cancer - see our video. Tell us who you stand up for. Watch the telethon tonight. Donate. Let's save lives NOW. Live on every network and on the internet at 8 pm/7 CST. …
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…
HOT TIP: Meditation!
A few minutes a day of meditation could help you in more ways than you could have imagined. HOT TIP: According to a study by Johns Hopkins University, just 30 minutes per day of meditation could take the…
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…
CSC: Cancer Insurance Checklist
This month is our Cancer Awareness series. Need help figuring out everything your insurance will pay for if you have cancer? Our friends at the Cancer Support Community can help. Learn about the Cancer Insurance Checklist and more…
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…
HOT TIP – Lower Risk of Breast Cancer
What's the easiest way to lower your risk of breast cancer? Start walking. Yep, that simple. In a recent study published by PLoS One, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers found that those women who had engaged in moderate activity every…
The Good Doctor
Hello, friends. It is so important as you go through an illness to be completely confident in your medical team. If you have any doubt whatsoever, you must examine why you feel that way, because YOU are responsible for…
My Story
Hello, friends. I first posted my story four years after my diagnosis. I'll leave that here for you to read. It's been over 10 years now, and my story continues to evolve. If you read the site, you will see…
You Never Know
You Never Know... Recently, we were at a Keith Urban concert in Colorado. There was a young couple behind us that seemed to be enjoying the show, as were the people beside us. Of course, there was one…