Looking back on the hardest of conversations during cancer treatments
Kim Johnson
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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.
Articles by Kim Johnson
Remembering to show appreciation and gratitude towards the ones caring for both ourselves and the ones we love.
Follow-up for caregivers requested by ONS attendees
As a first-time attendee, I share a glimpse of day one from ONS.
We need to pace ourselves at the onset for what may be a much longer race than we anticipated.
Having faith and being patient in a field that is on the cusp of many wonderous things
Cancer often lasts far longer than from diagnosis to remission.
Formulating a plan and knowing how to react can help to ease emotions at a difficult time in life.
Sometimes life is about learning to enjoy those little moments despite all the rest.
On learning to accept the ups and down of the journey despite how you feel
Finding a balance amid the chaos of cancer.
Reflections of sharing our story over this past year
Believing and having faith during a seemingly impossible time in life can make all the difference.
Can you lose yourself while fighting for others?
Surviving cancer sometimes means re-imagining the life you dreamed about but never thought you would have.
Kim Johnson shares poetry from the night of her seizure and how much of a difference three years makes.
It's my hope that two versions of the same story continue to be written because I am not ready to be the only storyteller.
Kim Johnson discusses making better choices in the face of the unknown after cancer.
This season is about seeing past cancer and remembering what is most important.
Appreciating modern medicine and learning how to cope the unknowns
Relearning the meaning of the season after cancer
It easy to get wrapped up in the unknowns when dealing with cancer.
On learning the difference between caregiver and seeing the signs of codependency.
Showing gratitude in spite of the changes that cancer brings.
Learning to appreciate time after cancer.
Kim writes about moving past a diagnosis and taking action.
Take back control in the midst of an uncontrolled situation.
Cancer can change the relationships that we have.
If you do not practice self-care, you won't be able to care for the one you love.
Johnson writes about seeing clearly when the storm clouds settle.
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