5 Ways to Help a Sibling of a Cancer Patient Feel Important
Being a sibling of a childhood cancer patient can be scary and confusing. Family dynamics change, schedules are unpredictable and schoolwork an...
Finishing Treatment Didn’t Feel as Good as We Thought
In April 2014, doctors found a mass in Joe’s left kidney. Two months later, he was formally diagnosed with metastatic Ewing sarcoma. After he...
It’s Ok – Fearing What Comes After the Hospital
I never wanted to be in the hospital. Nothing about leaving my home for a week, skipping school or missing Friday night football games to have ...
Dealing with ‘Scanxiety’
Whether your child has just finished chemo or they’re a 5-year survivor, scans are always scary. The potential of cancer returning is terrify...
Making Vacation Work for a Child with Cancer
Vacations can seem nearly impossible when your family is facing cancer, but sometimes a relaxing getaway is just what a family needs to wind do...
I Went There Once
I went to that place once. For just a moment, I thought about what could have been, and I almost lost every spark of joy I had left. Despair al...
The Guilt That Guides Me
Rallying families to share their children’s stories isn’t easy, because I ask them to open doors to the most intense pain. I share with the...
My Journey of Advocacy
In the past five years, I have had to step outside of my comfort zone. I have stopped unnecessary procedures, double-checked orders, kept every...
“Tell me exactly how to be the friend you need.”
After college graduation, my friends and I scattered to new states, new jobs and first marriages. We remained close, but gone were the nightly ...
A Gift That Never Comes Too Late
When you lose someone close, it’s the memories that bring them back to life again. The holidays are particularly hard, so when my heart aches...
To the Kid Who is Going Through What I Went Through
To the kid who is going through what I went through, you are not alone. I understand your fears and uncertainties. I’ve been there, and I liv...
A Letter to my Pre-Cancer Self
Dear Pre-Cancer Self, You’re about to be blindsided. You’re just about to start your freshman year of high school; it’s a big transitiona...
5 Things to Write In A Card
This blog post is from our new guide Beyond “I’m Sorry”: Supporting a Family Facing Cancer. Download it today to get more great tips on h...
“Is There Anything I Can Do?” There Is, and Here’s How.
This blog post is from our new guide Beyond “I’m Sorry”: Supporting a Family Facing Cancer. Download it today to get more great tips on h...
5 Ways to Support a Family Facing Cancer
If you feel compelled to help a family experiencing cancer, know that your thoughtfulness could be a huge stress relief that’s remembered for...
What to Say (and What Not to Say) to a Family Facing Cancer
Two moms, Mindy Dykes and Laura Sobiech, both with sons affected by childhood cancer, offer up some words that lifted them up during their expe...
What To Say When There’s Nothing To Say
This piece was originally posted on Jane’s blog, soothingthespirit.com. When you have a child with cancer, social media can provide a wonderf...
How childhood cancer saved my marriage
When tragedy strikes it’s like you’re under a magnifying glass—especially your marriage. All the little problems, dislikes and concerns y...