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Beyond Financial Toxicity: The Hidden Cost of Time Lost to Cancer

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

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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....

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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...

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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,...

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By Monica Faison-Finch Years ago I was training for the Disney Princess half marathon and unfortunately got injured and couldn't do it. I...

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I was diagnosed with Stage 3B Hodgkin’s Lymphoma when I was 25 years old in 1997. Whenever I think back and reflect on my experience...

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