FindCenter is a new initiative designed to help caregivers. My former caregiver and current mother talks with one of their cofounders about the mission.
Category: General Cancer and Health Advocacy
Keeping an Eye on the Ball: Jared Butler’s Journey with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
NBA player Jared Butler is the first player to play with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, a heart condition he’s working to raise awareness of.
Not Throwing Away My (COVID-19) Shot – Part 3
As a follow-up to my previous pieces on receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, I talk about my experiences with getting the booster.
Dr. Bilchik: Co-Leading The SU2C Colorectal Cancer Health Equity Dream Team
Dr. Anton Bilchik hopes his work on the Stand Up To Cancer Colorectal Cancer Health Equity Dream Team improves outcomes for all patients.
Not Just a Moonshot: SU2C Colorectal Cancer Health Equity Dream Team
Stand Up To Cancer CEO Dr. Sung Poblete chats with me about SU2C’s new initiative: the Colorectal Cancer Health Equity Dream Team.
ABSOT Gets Savvy
I’m finally out of elementary school. I’m starting a new job with Savvy Coop, a patient-owned company to change healthcare by valuing the patient voice.
Not Throwing Away My (COVID-19) Shot – Part 2
As a follow-up to my previous piece on receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, I talk about my experiences with getting the second dose.
A Time for Kinship: World Cancer Day 2021
On World Cancer Day 2021, Yolanda Origel, Founder of Cancer Kinship and 13-year survivor of Stage 3 breast cancer, shares the importance of fully healing.
Let Go of Your Shit – A Conversation About ‘Balls of Shit’
Young adult cancer survivors Alexander Mandarino and Gabrielle Fecteau wrote a book all about letting go of “Balls of Shit.” Smells like a winner.
Not Throwing Away My (COVID-19) Shot – Part 1
I had the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. I share my experiences of receiving the vaccine and some things to consider.