The Make-A-Wish foundation is a well-known non-profit organization which makes the ‘wishes’ of a child with a life-threatening medical condition come true. Since its establishment in 1980, the Make-A-Wish foundation has granted countless life-changing wishes in order to make eligible children happy. In its 38-years of service, the non-profit organization has received millions of requests, …
Cancer
Did you know that about 3 billion pizzas are sold in America annually? Almost everyone cannot say no to pizza and that includes Lexi Brown, a little girl who was diagnosed with cancer. Lexi, who was in her seventh grade had a bad week; her chemotherapy had caused her heart to stop beating. And although …
Years ago when my husband and I were dating I purchased two coffee mugs; the kind that has your name on it and a description of what your name foretells and it was pretty accurate. People used to make fun of our corny coffee mugs but that’s okay. I didn’t purchase them to impress anyone. …
Cancer is one of the most threatening health issues we are facing today. In the United States alone, an estimated diagnosis of cancer reaches the number of 1,7335,350. And out of this million of people, 609,640 cancer patients will fall to their demise. Believe it or not, Cancer is not a new disease, in fact, …
Getting diagnosed with cancer is understandably a terrifying experience. So many questions and emotions start flying through your head that it’s hard to know where to even start. Many times, you’re given the news when there is still more details or information needed to get the full picture of what you’re up against… the lack …
Avocado is one of the fruits which is popular with people from all over the world. It has an exquisite taste, is very easy to prepare, and can be incorporated in a variety of recipes. But aside from its delicious taste, convenience, and versatility, an Avocado is known for being a ‘superfood’ as well! When a fruit is …
My son was almost 3 1/2 when I was diagnosed, and his little sister was just 5 months old. We were still adjusting to the busy life of a family of 4 and getting everyone’s schedules straight. The day I found out I had cancer was a blur. I specifically remember thinking I would let …
Dear every cancer patient I ever took care of, I’m sorry. I didn’t get it. This thought has been weighing heavy on my heart since my diagnosis. I’ve worked in oncology nearly my entire adult life. I started rooming and scheduling patients, then worked as a nursing assistant through school, and finally as a nurse …
For decades now, experts and scientists all over the world have been exerting their efforts in finding the cure for cancer. Unfortunately, even after years of research, up to now, there’s still no absolute cure for cancer — the dreaded disease, is treatable, though. Since we haven’t found a cure for cancer yet, the best …
Years ago when my husband and I were dating I purchased two coffee mugs; the kind that has your name on it and a description of what your name foretells and it was pretty accurate. People used to make fun of our corny coffee mugs but that’s okay. I didn’t purchase them to impress anyone. …