Our Program Manager, Jenny Cook, has the joy of working directly with our mentors—our Firefly Guides. One perk of her job is getting to know these incredible women. They share their personal stories with her during their intake interviews. She … Continue reading →
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Intimate Relationships Following a Cancer Diagnosis: Can We Adapt?
Ten years into their marriage, Davon* and his wife, Makayla, were in the throes of parenting two toddlers when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “The night before Makayla had her double mastectomy, she said to me, ‘Do you … Continue reading →
Read MoreSurvivorship Care Plan: What is it? Do I have one?
You’ve faced a cancer diagnosis. Perhaps you’re in the middle of active treatment or maybe you’ve completed treatment. You might still be under the care of your oncologist or, if you’re further out from your diagnosis and the circumstances allow, … Continue reading →
Read MoreFriendships Following a Cancer Diagnosis: Are you Still There?
You may have heard the words, “You have breast cancer,” and experienced all of the accompanying emotions, anxieties, questions, and potential life changes. It can be so very overwhelming, including how it might affect your relationships.
Read MoreMinnesota Cancer Alliance
Imagine living in a state where the numerous burdens of a cancer diagnosis are greatly reduced. A state where preventable cancers do not occur, where people who develop cancer are diagnosed in the earliest stage possible,
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This Is Living With Cancer