Blogs
My Cancer Playlist
I don’t know about you, but music moves me. Literally. It makes me move.
Making Choices When Hearing a Cancer Diagnosis
Before my biopsy, the doctor assured me it was nothing. He said he was just doing this to prove it to me. We definitely didn’t expect what followed next.
Rediscovering Myself After Cancer
After getting over the shock of being diagnosed with a rare cancer, I could only think about returning to my “normal” self, but I later discovered that the normal I was trying to return to would change.
Opening The Door on Rapid Autopsy After Cancer
I like to think that I always checked off the “be an organ donor” box on my driver’s license forms, but of course that just may be the way I remember it.
My Summer While Navigating Cancer
I always enjoyed writing about my summers, but this is what I would write today.
When the Cancer Awakens
For three-and-a-half years, my cancer was stable.
Comfort Care Companion
Sitting vigil next to an end-of-life patient.
Cancer Anger and Reading Between the Lines
Cancer is truly @#%^%# %#*$!, so go ahead and let the anger out!
The Importance of Partner Support During Cancer
My experience with multiple surgical procedures for breast cancer showed me just how important it was to have the total support of my husband.
After Cancer, All Roads Lead to the Gathering of Wolves
Becoming an advocate after my cancer diagnosis made an impact not only on others, but for myself.
The Value in Venting
Here's how I learned to talk about my cancer.
My Lesson on Happiness in Spite of Cancer
Constantly replaying scary cancer situations or drowning in anxiety isn’t only depressing it wastes valuable energy that could be used for healing.
What a Coincidence: The Day I Found Out I Had Cancer
Someone was watching over me the day I was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer.
Navigating Loss, Toxicity and Liberation: My Experience with Lynch Syndrome
Once a friendship turned toxic, I had to put myself first.
The Gift Shop: A Patient with Cancer’s Vacation Spot
I became a frequent shopper at the hospital gift shop throughout my cancer experience.
Make a Cancer Appointment With Worry
I only allow anxiety to take up 15 minutes of my days.
Portrait of the Artist as a Patient With Cancer
Beginning in the long, cold winter of 2022, I began a series of hospitalizations to treat my stage 2 non-specific non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. For the next six months, I would spend a week in the hospital every single month.
My Story: My Cancer Toolbox
I am a big believer in the proverbial toolbox.
Checking on Myself After Cancer
I had acute myeloid leukemia in 2016 and tackled it with chemo. I had a recurrence in 2020 and tackled it with chemo and a bone marrow transplant.
From Tweets to Threads: Exploring the Transforming Role of Social Media in the Lynch Syndrome Community
Over the years, I have found social media to be a powerful tool for connecting people with Lynch syndrome.
Empathy Allowed Me to Look Beyond My Cancer
The day before I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, I didn’t pay enough attention to my brother-in-law’s arduous journey with Parkinson’s disease.
Beads and Breast Cancer: Lighting the World with Greenlights, One Bracelet at a Time
A year ago, I attended a cancer camp called Camp Make-a-Dream, and I found a specific calling: creativity in jewelry.
Cancer by the Numbers
The countdown to my CT scan has begun.
The Ditching Hour – Breast Cancer
After a certain amount of time in the day, bras become devilish and must be removed immediately!
How Can We Use Our Cancer?
Don’t waste your cancer.
Saving Lives with a Cascade
The importance of cascade genetic testing has led me to advocate through my artwork.
The Power of a Ritual Bath and Cancer
“I flow, I change constantly, I am my grief, I am my joy, I am human, I am divine light, I can submerge when I make the time.” — Shosh Madick.
Cold All The Time
One of the most common side effects of cancer treatment must be the chills, feeling cold all the time.
Cancer Surprisingly Expanded My Work
I was devastated when I had to stop working due to my cancer diagnosis. However, I eventually found a new line of work that I'm grateful for.
Maintaining Friendships During Cancer
I’ve heard of many stories of friendships dwindling after someone has been diagnosed with cancer. One thing about it is that I can relate.