Reading Time: 4 minutesI am an early-stage investigator in the Department of Health Disparities Research at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. I have been trained in the fields of psychology […]
Cancer Survivorship and Disparities Among AYAs Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf someone used a book as a metaphor to describe living with cancer and cancer survivorship, I think many adolescents and young adults (AYAs) would suspect the book is full
The Chapter is Only Part of the Story Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a doctoral health communication student, I have always been interested in conducting applied research to translate my findings to develop interventions to help individuals in need in healthcare settings.
Diliara’s Research Story Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesThank you for giving me the space to share a bit about my story and my connections to the AYA cancer community. I am a psychology professor and psychologist committed
The Need for Affirmative Cancer Care Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesI had just entered college with a big hope and new ambition. But had to stop after two months because I had a fever and cough, wasn’t responding to common
PSYCHO-SOCIAL PROBLEM : MY TIME WITH CANCER Read More »
Reading Time: 4 minutesFor starters, I feel extremely overwhelmed with gratitude that I have an amazing support system. Many of my friends and family have been super understanding, loving and compassionate during my
Vulnerability is Healing Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesSix months after beginning chemotherapy, I was ushered to go back to work. Despite a half-year hiatus, I felt unready to deal with the real world. My mental health tremendously
Resilience & Connections Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat a joy it was to be able to experience CancerCon. I won a Hotel Scholarship to experience it and I probably wouldn’t have been able to if not, at
Reading Time: 3 minutesI want to share my experience with cold caps and how they helped my journey with Cancer feel a bit more bearable. It gave me a sense of some control
Confidence with Cold Caps Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesI wish I was still at CancerCon. It was very helpful and meaningful for me. I miss all the new friends I made so very much. I really hope I
My CancerCon Experience Read More »
