Cancer

Surviving and Thriving

Our bloggers are local cancer survivors who will discuss their experiences with cancer, treatment and the toll —both physical and mental — the disease can have on a family.

Celebrating Survivorship

Celebrating Survivorship

Woman's Hospital

By Kristen Wells Woman’s Cancer Pavilion Patient It is the words no one wants to hear: “Unfortunately, it is breast cancer.” In May 2021, at only 37 years old and never having had a mammogram, this was shocking news for my family and me. I quickly realized I could not change my diagnosis, but with […]

Cancer & Mental Health

Cancer & Mental Health

Woman's Hospital

By: Robin Maggio, LCSW;OSW-C;ACHP-SW, Oncology Social Worker May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, so it seems fitting to discuss how a cancer diagnosis can affect the emotional health of patients, families and caregivers. Hearing the words “You have cancer,” can cause a wide range of thoughts, feelings and even physical reactions. That can be […]