As we awaken from the slumber of winter, there’s a palpable sense of renewal in the air. The buds on...
The Courage to be Imperfect by Patti Carey
Life breaks us some days, making the work of being human hard. I often think about the connection between perfection...
Embracing Self-Care and Self-Love
Living with cancer can be an overwhelming journey that brings forth physical, emotional, and mental challenges. In the midst of...
Renewal & Resilience: Setting Intentions for the New Year
The transition into a new year is often accompanied by reflections on the past and aspirations for the future. For...
Monthly Blog: Coping with Cancer During the Holidays by Mary Ellen Shands, RN, MN
The holiday season can be stressful, isolating and an emotional time under the best of circumstances. Living with a cancer...
Eating Healthfully Through the Holidays by Ami Karnosh, MSc, Nutrition
As we enter the winter holiday season it can feel overwhelming if you are being extra conscientious about food choices....
Monthly Blog: Social Workers share the Importance of the Patient Financial Assistance Fund
We asked the social workers who apply for financial assistance on behalf of their patients about the important impact this...
Menopause and Cancer: What to Consider for Cancer Screening by Susan J. Baumgaertel, MD
Just at a time in women’s lives when hormone changes are already causing challenging symptoms, adding cancer into the mix...
Cancer Lifeline’s Impact Celebration 2023
Cancer Lifeline staff hosted our annual Impact Celebration on July 13 at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture. We were fortunate...
Establishing Healthy Boundaries for Self-Care by Mary Ellen Shands, MS, RN
Living with cancer can challenge even our strongest relationships and create additional tension and stress in our conversations with caregivers,...
Food, Nutrients and Healing by Ami Karnosh, MSc, Nutrition
As we move through different stages of wellness, our bodies need proper nutrition to stay healthy, fight illness, and heal...
A Note from the Executive Director: Gloria’s Gamble
Over fifty years ago a young, Filipina American mother, Gloria Gutkowski was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had surgery and...