Kim was a caregiver for her sister while she battled stage 4 Hodgkin Lymphoma for nearly five years, from diagnosis through an autologous transplant. She turned her experience into change and has since become an activist in finding a cure for cancer. Kim has worked in politics and assisted in the passing of numerous legislative pieces impacting patients with cancer and their families. She is an activist in the field of oncology, nursing and beyond. Additionally, she is a volunteer and champion for a cure with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Campaign. Kim has shared her experiences with cancer as a contributor with Cure and through public speaking engagements throughout the United States.
Experience with Treatment Quarantine Provides Perspective on COVID-19 Pandemic
March 24th 2020Many patients with cancer and their caregivers have already had to live through their own forms of social distancing during intense treatment journeys. These lessons can provide perspective on the current COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing.
Autonomy of a Caregiver: Fostering Relationships Outside of the One You're Caring For
July 13th 2019Those people who may seem like a burden while you navigate the new normal that is life with cancer may be the very people who support you through this journey. For the caregivers out there: try to maintain your autonomy.
Transitioning From Patient to Survivor
July 31st 2018You are one person before the diagnosis comes, you are another person during the journey and you are different person when remission is gained. That is not to say that certain pieces of you don't remain, but I feel it nearly impossible to go through this journey unchanged.