Lobbying with my emotions: brain tumor advocacy is conjuring up all kinds of dirt
A typical young adult cancer experience So there I was, lobbying members of Congress on the importance of brain tumor research, funding, and parity for oral forms of chemotherapy, when suddenly I got emotional. I didn’t think it would happen to me. The majority of my cancer experience has been tear-free like a Johnson &...
Creating a positive cancer environment: Stupid Cancer rocks the house
Stupid Cancer hosts weekend summit for the young adult cancer movement At the OMG Summit for Young Adults in Las Vegas last weekend I made tons of new friends, learned about crazy disparities in the health care industry, and cried my share of tears. The weekend was so awesome, I almost felt bad for my...
The young adult cancer movement is going to Vegas
Whatever happens in Vegas… will be shared with all of you on this blog I’m going to Las Vegas next weekend. Whenever I tell people that they respond with something like, “Oooooooh, Vegas. Wow, that’s going to be nice. What shows are you going to see? Where are you staying?” Then I explain that I...
A little tumble down the stairs can’t keep me from fighting cancer
Seriously. When have I ever let anything get in my way when it comes to cancer? There is the battle itself. Seizures. Surgery. Rehabilitation. Chemotherapy. I can handle it. And now that I live with cancer I’ve transitioned into a passionate cancer advocate. A few weeks ago a cancer-friend of mine, Kim, recommended I join the...
