My Journey through Cancer (Mustaches 4 Matt)
Reading Time: 5 minutesOn August 12, 2016, my life changed forever. I was over my girlfriend Lauren’s house and had been puking blood. I could barely stand and I felt like I had
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The Song That Got Me Through Treatment
Reading Time: 2 minutesI spent about 30% of 2020 in the hospital. (I did the math.) For most of that time, I was by myself because of ever-changing visitor policies. While I usually
Open Mic: Lisa
Reading Time: < 1 minute VIDEO: Lisa, an oncology social worker, shared a heartfelt story in remembrance of a close patient during our Holiday Storytelling Open Mic in November 2020.
On the surface, I look fine.
Reading Time: 4 minutesSomeone once implied that my life was easy and smooth—I had no “real” problems. When I first heard this, I was offended, yet understood the sentiment. In comparison to them,
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
Open Mic: Amanda
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVIDEO: Amanda shares about her survivors guilt and exactly why cancer is an asshole.
#CancerGirl805
Reading Time: 3 minutesI’ve deleted this post several times already. My stomach twisting and turning, trying to find the right words. Even though I have learned there is no right way to say
The Hardest Marathon Yet
Reading Time: 4 minutesEvery year since 2014, I have run a marathon. I planned on continuing my streak in 2020. I had my race picked out, my new running shoes purchased. Little did
2x Cancer Survivor
Reading Time: < 1 minuteI was diagnosed with AL Pre-B Leukemia at age three and a half. My parents had two other kids at the time. They were always running back and forth to
Owning My Cancer Journey
Reading Time: 4 minutesI never expected to be diagnosed with cancer. Especially not at the age of 29. I don’t think anyone does. While my outlook today may be positive, when you’re living