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Surviving Cancer: The Hardest Part No One Prepares You ForMarch 17, 2025 12:51 pmBlogWhen people told me survivorship is harder than treatment, I’m sure I laughed in their face. How could anything be harder than watching all your hair fall out, losing 15 pounds in a matter of days from chemo side effects, feeling like your skin was...Read More
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Cancer Treatment and Work: A Survivor’s Guide to Navigating BothJanuary 13, 2025 3:12 pmBlogCancer Treatment and Work: A Survivor’s Guide to Navigating Both “So, do I have to go to work tomorrow? How do I tell my boss? Will they still want to promote me? How do I interact with my coworkers when I hate how I look...Read More
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Holiday Gift Guide for AYA Cancer Patients at Every StageDecember 16, 2024 8:05 pmBlogHoliday Gift Guide: Creative gifts for cancer patients at every stage When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, it’s normal to want to help but not always easy to know how. Thoughtful gifts can be a great way to show you care and make...Read More
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5 Ways to Cope With Grief During the HolidaysNovember 26, 2024 6:48 pmBlog, UncategorizedGrieving the loss of a loved one is never easy but the holidays can bring added stress and emotions that can be difficult to cope with. Everyone around you is busy decorating, attending holiday parties and shopping for presents while you may feel sad, alone...Read More
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Words Matter: How to Communicate Effectively with a Cancer PatientNovember 5, 2024 2:40 pmBlogReceiving a cancer diagnosis is a life-altering moment, not only for the patient but for their loved ones as well. Friends and family want to provide support but finding the right words to comfort them isn’t always easy. What you say matters—and a thoughtful approach can make all the difference. Here’s how to communicate with care.Read More
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Beyond the Pink Ribbon: How to Spot “Pinkwashing” and Truly Support Breast Cancer PatientsOctober 15, 2024 3:06 pmBlogOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but most people are already "aware" of breast cancer. So, what does this month actually stand for? Ideally, it’s about pushing for more research, better patient support, and real prevention efforts. But with pink ribbons everywhere—on our social media, in stores, even on food packages—it’s easy to think buying a pink product means you're helping the cause. That’s where "pinkwashing" comes in.Read More
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Coming Full Circle: My Journey from Intern to SurvivorAugust 28, 2024 4:15 pmBlogDuring my freshman year at TCU, I had the incredible opportunity to intern at The Rutledge Foundation. As a young student, I was eager to contribute to the foundation’s mission of supporting adolescents and young adults with cancer, while growing my marketing skills. Little did I know that almost a decade later, I would find myself on the other side of that mission, in need of the very support I once helped provide.Read More