Fixing the language of cancer: why the words we use matter by Michelle Capobianco An article recently published in the Mayo Clinic Journal struck a chord with me. The article entitled, “Never-Words: What Not to Say to Patients With Serious Illness” outlines specific...
No Reason for Celebration on National Cancer Survivors Day Monday, June 5, 2023 Hope. A small word that has the power to make a big impact. When we instill hope in someone, meaningful changes can happen, barriers can be broken, and lives can be transformed … even...
Empowering Patients to Live Fully: The Role of Palliative Care Monday, May 8, 2023 This week is Palliative Care Week (May 7 to May 13) and the goal is to raise awareness about the significance of providing compassionate care and prioritizing the comfort and...
My Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis Friday, December 16, 2021 As more people hear about my recent thyroid cancer diagnosis, I have been asked how it was discovered. In a routine physical five and a half years ago, my GP detected an abnormality in my mammogram that led...
Thank you for your messages of support. Thursday, December 2, 2021 Today is #ThankYouThursday and there are many things that I’m thankful for. This year we had a record-breaking Giving Tuesday campaign with our partners at Kernls, raising over $50,000 for our PASS-01...
Chapter One: Sharing Something Personal Monday, November 22, 2021 I have something very personal I want to share: last week I was diagnosed with stage II thyroid cancer. Over the last couple of days as I have told friends and loved ones about my diagnosis,...
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