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When College is Put On Pause
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs a busy summer was coming to a close, I began experiencing a dry cough, arm swelling, shortness of breath, and a lump under my armpit. These symptoms led me
Cancer and Advocacy in Public Health: Your Story Matters
Reading Time: 4 minutesMy work in public health and disparities causes me to approach issues of health equity, cancer-health disparities, and other unconscious racial bias issues with personal experiences. I try to relate
Tori’s Stupid Cancer Story
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn March 2018, I started my dream job making costumes for a large television series. The workdays were often 14 hours or more and it wasn’t uncommon for us to