Tag Archive: cancer survivorship

Weekly Round Up: Things To Know Edition

by

It’s been a whistle-stop working tour of Europe and the US over the past six weeks for me. Travel is always enjoyable, but it’s exhausting too, especially when it’s focused on work. I’ve missed… Continue reading

Living with Cancer: What I Wish They’d Told Me

by

If you were a fan of The West Wing, you may have come across this story* before, but it’s worth re-telling: “This guy’s walking down the street when he falls in a hole.… Continue reading

Factors Affecting The Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors

by

Cancer survivors face unique short-term and long-term challenges to physical and mental health, family functioning, and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle [1, 2].  Long-term and late effects of cancer treatment may arise during… Continue reading

In Memory Of Jessie Gruman, Patient Advocate Extraordinaire

by

Earlier today I was on one of my regular healthcare Twitter chats and I heard the news that the wonderful patient advocate Jessie Gruman has died.  I was so shocked and deeply saddened… Continue reading

Narrative Matters: Exploring Cancer Stories Online

by

I am honored to be taking part in a special lecture  at Flinders University Centre for Innovation in Cancer, Adelaide, South Australia,  with co-host Cancer Voices SA that will explore the mechanisms and therapeutic benefits of… Continue reading

From Disruption To Adventure: Make The First Small Steps

by

How do you deal with the disruption to your life during a traumatic experience such as a cancer diagnosis? In a unique online event happening June 13, 6pm (USA Pacific Time), you can… Continue reading

You’re not alone, 21 inspirational cancer survivors share tips for life beyond breast cancer

by

My friend, fellow breast cancer survivor Gai Comans, has just released a new guide called “Survivor Secrets – Empower Your Life”. And, alongside some other names which will be familiar to you, I… Continue reading

Weekly Round Up – The Changing Season Edition

by

Time for this week’s round-up of the best of the blog posts which I’ve read over the past week. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which… Continue reading

Rise Of The Patient: A Survivor’s Perspective

by

I was thrilled to be asked to contribute to the Rise Of The Patient radio show on what cancer survivorship means to me. Previous guests have included well-known patient advocates Colleen Young, Andrew Spong,… Continue reading

Weekly Round Up

by

Time for this week’s round-up of the best of the blog posts which I’ve read over the past week. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which… Continue reading