Volunteering
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Survivor Profile
An Unlikely Pivot
Medha Deoras-Sutliff's experience with breast cancer fueled her interest in advocacy for breast cancer patients and, more recently, her support for research on rare cancers.
by Lindsey Konkel
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Patients With Pets
A helping hand for pet owners receiving cancer treatment.
by Jackie Oshiro
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Virtual Connection in a Time of Social Distance
Responding to the coronavirus, patient advocates and nonprofits expand existing outreach initiatives and launch new ones.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Filling a Void
A mother whose son was diagnosed with Burkitt leukemia works to improve access to mental health services for teenagers.
by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko
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Survivor Profile
A Driving Force
Mark Good uses every avenue to spread the news about prostate cancer.
by Lindsey Konkel
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Creative Therapy
Various kinds of artistic expression can play a role in processing the emotional effects of cancer.
by Bradley Jones
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Survivor Profile
Handle With Care
Brain cancer survivor Lanette Veres sends cards and packages to others with the disease. She believes no one should face cancer alone.
by Lindsey Konkel
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Stay Close
Participants in Airbnb's Open Homes program help nonprofit organizations to provide temporary lodging for cancer patients.
by Katherine Malmo
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Patient Navigators
Patient navigators can help cancer patients tackle the trickier points of accessing health care.
by Carisa D. Brewster
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Happy Campers
Children affected by a parent's cancer get a unique summer camp experience at Camp Kesem.
by Hanna Greeman