Isolation has become a comfortable second skin. Alone in bed, no upsets, no surprises. I am in total control, sitting in a dark room. I don’t have to speak, or even answer the phone, life gets darker and darker. I am more alone and liking it too much. No fresh air, no breezes, it is...
We are very honored to have Dr. Keith Eaton join us at this year’s Breakfast with Friends as our speaker. He will share some of his cancer journey, both as a doctor treating patients with cancer and through his own experience with leukemia. Dr. Keith Eaton is a medical oncologist specializing in thoracic and head...
Kelly Christy has created hats for clients across the globe. Since 2015 she has graciously shared her one-of-a-kind works of arts with “Breakfast with Friends” at the Writing for the Moment tables. Facilitator Peggy Sturdivant was already a Christy Kelly admirer and longtime Table Captain when inspiration struck, how better to encourage potential guests than...
Heart disease is the #1 disease in the United States, killing more women than every type of cancer combined! As well, cardiotoxicity is a side effect of many chemotherapies. While genetics play a large role in health, it isn’t the complete picture. Diet and lifestyle help determine whether or not genes will be expressed in...
Despite the best efforts of family, friends and even your oncology care providers, there are moments when you just can’t keep the uncertainty from getting the better of you. You may question whether you made the best treatment choice, worry about how your next chemo will go, or, feel overwhelmed thinking about what your upcoming...
Thanks to everyone who came out to join us at Brave Horse Tavern on January 24 to celebrate Cancer Lifeline’s Young Adult Cancer Support Group. It was a great turnout – lots of good cheer, good beer and good vibrations! We are pleased to report that we raised $1500 at last night’s event! Thanks to all...
Fatigue is the most common side effect of cancer treatment. Cancer-related fatigue feels different from other kinds of fatigue: it is often more severe, lasts longer, and isn’t relieved by sleep. In a word, it can be overwhelming. Generally, cancer-related fatigue diminishes over time, but that may take up to a year. Talk with your...
On December 6, 2018, five nurse educators and members of the Japan Society of Cancer Nursing came to the Dorothy O’Brien Center to learn about Cancer Lifeline’s programs. Cancer is the leading cause of death in Japan and the area around Fukushima, the site of the recent earthquake, tsunami and consequent radiation release from the...
Our Cancer Lifeline volunteer Nancy Werner (left) attended her first support group, Bosom Buddies, at EvergreenHealth in 2004. While managing a senior living center, she learned about a more socially focused group called WINGS: Women in Need of Good Support. Started by Ellen Weidner and Pamela Tazioli, WINGS began to meet at each other’s homes with...
Dear Friends of Cancer Lifeline, Three years ago, Cancer Lifeline’s Board of Directors appointed a group of key stakeholders to create a strategic plan for our 45 year old non-profit. That plan had the primary objective of creating a clear path toward firm financial footing for the organization. First and foremost was the development of...
