When I was first diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, I didn’t know where to turn. I was 32 years old, and my son had just turned two. We lived in a new town, knew no one, and felt unbelievably overwhelmed. Parenting a toddler is difficult under the best of circumstances, but the circumstances I found […]
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It Takes A Village Guest Blogger: Kim O’Rourke
Cancer has taught me many things. Learning how to accept and ask for help was something that I was not accustomed to. In addition to being a bit of a control freak, I considered asking for help a sign of weakness. I knew I was capable of handling it all; until I got sick. I […]
Christine, Carisa, Kim and Cancer by Kim O’Rourke
There were 3 of us. The 3 amigos, bonded by cancer and travel soccer. As our daughters ran up and down the sidelines we updated each other on our latest medical updates. Christine, an 18-year survivor with four kids was tough as nails. Her cancer kept creeping back and the doctors were pessimistic, but each […]
My Story: Morgan Perry
Morgan’s older sister, Kayla, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma following her high school graduation. Morgan shares her experience with cancer and what it has been like to watch her sister endure cancer treatment. The pediatric cancer journey has been something that I will never forget, for many reasons good and bad. It has been an incredibly painful season of […]
Holiday Edition: Nutrition News by Beth Gasho, RD, LDN, CNSC
Spice It Up for Health! Who would have known that those spices in your kitchen cabinet have true health benefits? It’s great news that adding a little of this and a little of that not only makes your food taste better, but also may add to your health and well-being! I have gotten a little […]
Smooth(ie) the Road to Good Nutrition by Beth Gasho RD, LDN, CNSC
Smooth(ie) the Road to Good Nutrition When cancer patients are faced with weight loss, weakness, changes in appetite and taste, smoothies can be a great way to add protein, calories, fluid, and fiber into their diet. My clients face chemotherapy which causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth sores, and early satiety. Their treatment may include radiation […]
Nutrition Blog by Beth Gasho RD, LDN, CNSC
Bone Broth: What in the World is it?? This is the first in what will be a series of nutrition blogs to help you differentiate between fact and fiction when it comes to all different kinds of foods and nutrition topics. My goal is to assist you in making healthier choices when it comes to […]
Let It Out by Ryan O’Rourke
I think the worst thing you can do after you find out your parent has cancer is hold back the tears and keep your feelings locked up inside of you. You have to let it out. For me I didn’t feel comfortable going to my Mom because I was scared of making her feel worse […]
Get Over Yourself by Molly McArdle
Get Over Yourself Bear with me, for I am about to make myself extremely vulnerable to this place we refer to as “the internet”. As I have mentioned in previous blog posts, I suppressed the entirety of my thoughts and emotions for a long time during my experience with cancer. It was like treading water […]
When My Mom had Cancer by Ryan O’Rourke
When I first found out my Mom had cancer, my world came crashing down. My mom…my best friend. I had never thought of her not being there. I only let myself think of the worst – which resulted in becoming utterly depressed. It was as if cancer had dragged me into this deep hole. I […]
