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Cancer Survivors and Partial Remission: If Only We Could Freeze Time
July 18th 2019There are times in our cancer journey – and in life – when we want to “freeze time.” I am only in temporary remission, and eventually will have to go back on chemo again. This time it will likely be a new one with unknown consequences.
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.
My Decision to Have a Double Mastectomy Without Reconstruction
July 12th 2019While the surgeon suggested I have a lumpectomy followed by radiation treatments, I had already made my decision. I requested a double mastectomy without any type of reconstruction. Why would I pursue such a radical alternative? In this post, I explain my choice.
Patient Forum in NYC will Focus on Hairy Cell Leukemia
July 11th 2019The Hairy Cell Leukemia Foundation will host a free patient forum on July 17th with guest speaker Dr. Martin Tallman from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. This forum is free and open to the public and will cover a range of issues related to patients’ journey with hairy cell leukemia.