Twitter
LinkedIn
RSS
Facebook

Archive for January, 2011


Rhonda Zweber – A Mother’s Cancer Journey Through the Eyes of a Child




Rhonda has been married for 17 years with 3 beautiful daughters.  She was diagnosed with breast cancer on May18th, 2007, after finding a lump during a self breast exam.  Having cancer didn’t stop Rhonda and her family from living. She still made it to soccer games, coached volleyball and volunteered at school and church.  She […]

Read More...

Norma Roth – On Triumphing over a Legacy of Cancer




Norma Roth – a breast cancer survivor, had DCIS and LCIS in March 2004.  She was the ninth and youngest woman, spanning three generations on both sides of her mother’s family to be diagnosed with breast cancer.  In 2006, Norma began interviewing breast cancer survivors and well known breast cancer physicians to create a unique […]

Read More...

Cynthia Siegfried – On Empowering Advice for Caregivers




Cynthia Siegfried, the author of: Cancer Journey: A Caregiver’s View from the Passenger Seat, is an inspirational speaker, free-lance writer, and co-founder of  f.a.i.t.H.—facing an illness through Him, a support group for families facing catastrophic illnesses.  Since her husband’s diagnosis with stage IV lung cancer, she has become an advocate for lung cancer awareness and […]

Read More...

Brenda Jones – On Restoring Patient Dignity with HugWraps®




In October 2008 Brenda Jones was devastated by a breast cancer diagnosis. Being forced to put on a drab, generic, embarrassing traditional hospital gown every time she went in for treatment only made the experience worse. So with a flash of inspiration — and a crash-course in sewing — she decided to do something about […]

Read More...

Diana Raab – On The Healing Power of Journaling




Diana Raab is a nurse, memoirist, poet and educator. She is the author of 8 books and her work has appeared in over 200 publications. She advocates and believes in the healing power of writing. She teaches journaling and memoir in the UCLA Extension Writers’ Program and at conferences and festivals around the country. Her […]

Read More...

Marlena Ortiz – On Inspiring Young Women to Embrace Their Beauty While They Fight Cancer




Marlena Ortiz is a 27 year old breast cancer survivor. Because of her youth and no family history of breast cancer her diagnosis was delayed. Marlena forged ahead, beat cancer, and started a special effort and campaign to spread awareness and help other young women. The Marlena Project is a non-profit campaign to help encourage […]

Read More...

Jacqueline Klosek – On The Importance of Maintaining and Protecting Your Medical Records




Jacqueline Klosek is an attorney in private practice in New York. Her practice focuses on advising clients on various issues related to data privacy and security. Jacqueline is a frequent writer and lecturer. Her most recent book is Protecting Your Health Privacy. Her prior books include: The Right to Know: Your Guide to Using and […]

Read More...

Dr. Robert McCormack of Veridex/Johnson & Johnson –
On The New Cancer Blood Test




Dr. Robert McCormack is the Head of Technology Innovation and Strategy, at Veridex, A Johnson & Johnson Company. He has a vast knowledge of Circulating Tumor Cell (CTC) technology and how physicians use it to monitor therapy. The latest news in cancer research is a new test developed by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital’s cancer […]

Read More...

Rebecca Gifford –
On Finding New Talents, Interests & Joys After Cancer




Rebecca Gifford is a writer, healer and clairvoyant living in Southern California. At 22, Rebecca was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She received chemotherapy, radiation treatments and a successful bone marrow transplant. She is a 15 year cancer survivor. Her successful online column detailing her “time with cancer” was published on Oncology.com and MSNBC.com in 2000, […]

Read More...