Meet Kim: Ovarian Cancer Warrior
In honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, we want to highlight Warrior and Friend in the Fight Kim Conklin’s story: “In July of 2013, I was diagnosed with stage 3C High-Grade Ovarian Cancer, through major surgery at MGH. I was experiencing every symptom of menopause, and at age 52, that was my explanation. It was […]
The Anniversary Effect on Cancer Survivors
Somehow, our bodies know. The weather changes, or we pass a familiar date, and the symptoms come rushing back… We might not consciously realize that we’re nearing an anniversary, but our body and subconscious mind remember. We may feel an increase in anxiety, depression, or physical symptoms. This “anniversary effect” is well documented in PTSD cases, but it’s […]
World Cancer Day: 5 Tips to Support Someone You Love With Cancer
February 4th is World Cancer Day, an opportunity to stop and think about all the people in our lives who have been affected by this widespread disease. It’s not always easy, however, to know how to support someone you love through such a complicated experience as cancer. We’ve drawn from our own experiences, advice from Friends […]
The Art of Storytelling in Chronic Illness
Dana was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome at the age of 18. She was a young, artistic, field hockey player that was just hit with a hard diagnosis. She attended a talk with a cancer survivor when her family member connected her with Dr. Angela Cooke-Jackson. Dr. A thought it would be helpful and fulfilling if Dana shared […]