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Study Suggests Way To Create New Eggs In Women

Posted by Stacy Tsai on Monday, February 27, 2012 - 16:16 | Cancer and Fertility Preservation

Scientists recently found primitive “stem cells” in the ovaries of young adult women and have successfully developed those cells into eggs. One of the implications of this finding may be that for young women who have become infertile for reasons such as chemotherapy, they may be able to overcome their oncofertility issues. From NPR's Health Blog   Study Suggests Way To Create New Eggs In Women By: Rob Stein

Cancer Card - Figurative or Literal. Does it Exist?

Posted by Amie Fradkin on Friday, February 24, 2012 - 14:14 | Cancer Stories

Amie Fradkin is a 36-year old lawyer (non-practicing right now) who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Glioblastoma brain cancer in 2010. Here is her self-introduction:

AYAs Tell Their Story - Krystle's Story

Posted by Stacy Tsai on Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 13:11 | Cancer Stories

Krystle Cancer category: Thyroid Cancers Cancer type: None   Krystle’s thyroid cancer diagnosis opened her eyes to her goals and dreams in life.  She aspires to be a high school teacher. She was diagnosed when she was 21 years old, a fourth year college student at UC Irvine.   Krystle’s Story

Guest Post: Toning Down the Sugar

Posted by Tito Dudley on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 12:13 | Cancer and Wellness

Tito Dudley is a student at the Natural Gourmet Institute. Born and raised in New York City, he is a chef, nutrition consultant, personal trainer, natural bodybuilder, actor, and filmmaker. He was diagnosed with Hodgkins Disease/Cancer at the age of 15. Dudley says that after his recovery, he made a promise to himself to live a healthier lifestyle. His goal is to help others do the same.  

3-time Cancer Survivor Named to Lead Patient-Advocacy Effort

Posted by Stacy Tsai on Monday, February 6, 2012 - 15:45 | Healthcare Reform

Anne Creech is a 3-time cancer survivor who is an inspirational example of someone affected by cancer who now advocates for cancer funding for services, research, and education.   3-time Cancer Survivor Named to Lead Patient-Advocacy Effort By: Julie M. McKinnon, Blade Staff Writer   Anne Creech has survived cancer three times in three decades.

AYAs Tell Their Story - Janet's Story

Posted by Stacy Tsai on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 19:30 | Cancer Stories

Janet Cancer category: Sarcomas Cancer type: None   Janet began battling cancer when she was 8 years old. She had many surgeries from the age of 12 to 27, and was told that she would never get pregnant. Janet is now a mother and she hopes to finish nursing school.   Janet’s Story