We know that a cancer diagnosis doesn't come with a pause button on life, and that often individuals are forced to cope with difficult life changes in the midst of treatment and recovery. Today we share some expert advice from financial planner Kristi Sullivan about...
By Sharon Stahl, LMSW ~ Support Program Coordinator, Sharsheret “I did not survive breast cancer - I lived it and lived my life every day. I made a commitment to my family that we would not let this define me or us. We would continue to...
Becoming a caregiver for a family member or friend can be intimidating. The role of caregiver can become even more exhausting if you don’t find time to take care of yourself. Taking a few breaks each week to do the things you enjoy will help...
Back again to share more expert financial advice is Kristi Sullivan! Today she is sharing practical information about how to go about finding a financial planner. *** Finding a financial planner can seem like a scary process. Kind of like finding a hairdresser, but the hairdresser decision...
By J’aime Moehlman, Triage Cancer Program Coordinator Why is Food Safety Important? With the holiday season fast approaching, we wanted to share some tips and guidelines on food safety, brought to you by the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and the U.S. Department...
In honor of National Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we are delighted to highlight the great work our partners at Lymphoma Research Foundation are doing! *** In the world of lymphoma research, the past year has been a microcosm of what we have been witnessing in the laboratory...
Terri Wingham, Founder & Executive Director of A Fresh Chapter, is back to talk about the power of "networking" and what that even means! Networking is often a loaded word. As defined by Merriam-Webster, “Networking is the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or...
Today we are sharing some exciting news from our partner Leukemia and Lymphoma Society about a new financial assistance program! The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is pleased to announce the opening of the LLS PCR Testing Financial Assistance and Awareness Program for patients with chronic myeloid...
Today we are sharing an inspiring story and wonderful opportunity from Terri Wingham, Founder & Executive Director of A Fresh Chapter. *** If you had told me when I was in the trenches of surgeries, chemotherapy and symptom management that the way to heal the “emotional...
A few weeks ago we highlighted some of the great work that our partners at Critical Mass are doing. Here is just another example of that fantastic work - a one stop shop to search for AYA-specific programs in the US. Of course Triage Cancer...