In the words of some of the people who knew him, here is a portrait of our late friend Eric. “Eric Dell Schwortz was our younger son, husband to Allyson, brother to Steve, and friend to so many who continue to be supportive and exceptional human beings. He was a light and treasure to those...
We have all kinds of scars that serve as a reminder of the powerful interventions our bodies are subjected to during cancer treatment. These might be the obvious surgical scars that may fade and change over time but remain, for the rest of our lives. Other physical changes such as fatigue and hair loss, appliances...
“With the coming of Spring, I am calm again.” – Gustav Mahler Blue sky, sunshine, and 54 degrees…spring is definitely in the Seattle air! For many of us, the coming of spring signals new beginnings. That may mean cleaning out and decluttering your home, joyfully digging in the soil and nurturing your garden, or simply...
How did you first learn about Cancer Lifeline? From Advisory Board chair Lynn Behar. I was working then and told Lynn that I was not ready to volunteer yet but that I definitely would after I retired. Why did you decide to become a volunteer? I learned about Cancer Lifeline and all the wonderful programs...
Ryan Garcia joined Cancer Lifeline in January of this year as our Social Work intern. In this interview, Ryan reflects on his own experience with support groups and why our resources are especially important right now. What is your profession and when did you first learn about Cancer Lifeline? This is a bit of...
Cancer Lifeline’s Support Groups connects and supports patients, caregivers, family members, and friends. Here are just a few of the more than two dozen support groups that meet online monthly: Lung Cancer Support Group Living with Hope Support Group Caregiver Support Groups Men’s Cancer Support Group
When did Valley Medical Center first start coordinating with Cancer Lifeline and our programs? How have things grown over time? We have been working with Cancer Lifeline since 2006. Over the years, our working relationship has grown into a wonderful collaborative partnership. We rely heavily on a shared commitment to provide access to cancer support resources close...
Many of us are trying to deal with the deep and gut-wrenching grief that accompanies the death of friends and family members as a result of the COVID -19 virus, cancer, or any number of other illnesses. The feelings of emptiness and sadness that settle into our hearts can feel unbearable at times. Other, less...
Move your brush and paint boldly. Create my likeness on this canvas. Let the world see me as I see myself. Make this silver hair shine, my face contemplative, the wrinkles and fine lines an honorable embellishment. Fashion my eyes kind, as inviting portals into my soul. Allow talented hands to recreate the vastness of...
In this regular blog post about Cancer in the time of COVID with Mary Ellen Shands, RN, we dive a little deeper into some of those reactions we may be experiencing and discuss strategies to help deal with them. YES! Are we not thrilled to turn the page on the calendar and leave 2020...
