One Tough Cookie Blog

How chemotherapy-induced neuropathy changed the way I walk — and taught me about the little losses cancer leaves behind. After 14 rounds of chemotherapy, surgeries, hormone therapy, and all the other fun little surprises cancer likes to throw into the mix, I thought I could finally put the feeling sick, exhausted, and just plain yucky behind me. I thought once treatment was over, things would eventually go back to normal. You know, actual normal. Not “I have three doctor appo

Caregiver burnout doesn’t always look like falling apart. Sometimes it looks like exhaustion, guilt, irritability, or quietly saying “I’m fine” when you’re anything but. Learn how to recognize the signs in yourself or someone you love—and why asking for help doesn’t make you a burden.

Written by Marie Camacho When people talk about financial toxicity — the staggering cost that cancer brings — I nod along, because yes,...

Recently I was asked "What is your favorite quote?". Without a second thought I said the one that is stated in this photo. Here is why....

Meet Yamile R In 2020, during COVID she lost her mother to ovarian cancer. A shock to both her and her family, Yamile shares with us a...

Meet José G. New to Stamford CT, husband and father of two 2 year olds at the time, José found himself running to doctor appointments,...