Something that comes up often in my work as a cancer coach is the concept of advocating for ourselves as patients. Cancer patient advocacy isn’t something that’s talked about often enough, in my opinion, so in this post, I’m sharing my best advice for having conversations with your healthcare team and ensuring that your voice is heard. It’s important for us as patients to let our doctors know that we want to be informed throughout our journey with cancer, but sometimes it feels like we’re...

“My family is riddled with cancer.” I hear this phrase often in my work as a counselor and cancer navigator, and whenever someone says it to me, I always ask the same question: “What kind of cancers?” Because learning how to connect your family’s genetic dots when it comes to cancer could be lifesaving. And it all begins with understanding that certain cancers that don’t seem to be related actually could be, as is the case with the Lynch Syndrome gene. Knowing when to pursue Lynch Syndrome...

We're all familiar with the concept of self-care. What often comes to mind are things like a facial or an afternoon at the spa, taking time to get a massage, or making sure you're including exercise in your daily routine. While these are, of course, wonderful ways to care for yourself, when dealing with cancer, it’s helpful to have a bit more of a self-care plan. In this post, I’m sharing my five favorite, often overlooked, self-care practices for cancer patients that you can incorporate...