Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Its Many Shades of Pink (and Blue)
We are more than half-way through Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) – impossible to miss given the pink ribbon avalanche that arrives each Fall. While there is no denying that…
The Power of the PEN Empowerment Lead Program
I never dreamed of being a patient advocate, but then again, I never dreamed of receiving a cancer diagnosis, either. When I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in January 2017,…
Patient Empowerment Revisited: Part 2
Welcome back to the second part of this discussion on patient empowerment. In Part 1 we looked at self-advocacy and the importance of having access to information which allows us…
Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer Resource Guide
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Network Manager Onboarding Guide
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Patient Empowerment Revisited: What Does It Truly Mean To Patients?
Language is constantly evolving in our everyday lives. This is also true of the language we use to describe patienthood. The words we use color how we view our world…
The Power of a Gift
It sounds silly to think about stuffed animals—as a then-24-year-old—or anything really giving much comfort as chemotherapy drugs flowed through my veins, but as I have come to realize over…
On Recovering After a Stem Cell Transplant
As a transplant survivor and peer volunteer, I have met with over 150 transplant patients. The most common question I hear concerns what recovery looks like. People want to know…
Communicating About Cancer: A Brief Guide to Telling People Who Care
Getting a cancer diagnosis can easily be the most terrifying, heart-wrenching experiences one has in their lifetime. Everything from different treatment options (if you’re lucky), to financing, and maintaining quality…
Oncology Social Worker Checklist
Sara Goldberger, MSSW, LCSW-R, has been an oncology social worker for 30 years. Currently she is the Senior Director, Program for the Cancer Support Community Headquarters. She has also worked…
Turning Your Home Into a Sanctuary
In Five Simple Steps These days, whether you’re spending more time there or you need a place to unwind after a long day, you need to feel like your…
Daily Practices for Cultivating Awareness and Anchoring Yourself in Resilience
