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Your Year-End Reminders & Resources From Cancer Sherpa

As the end of the year is upon us, we ask that you take a moment to pause and reflect on how far you have come, even if you feel you have a long way to go. Be proud of the progress you or your loved one has made in your/their cancer journey and admire the strength it took to get you right here, right now. 

At Cancer Sherpa, my team and I are always here to cheer you on and support you in every conceivable way at every stage of your cancer journey. Today, we’re sharing the resources, insights, and support that brought the most clarity and comfort to our community this year. Whether you’re navigating your own path or supporting a loved one with cancer, what follows is meant to help you navigate the season with steadiness, support, and a little more peace and cheer this holiday season.


Why Clare Started Cancer Sherpa

Take a look at Cancer Sherpa’s founder story, for a reminder of why and how we are here to support you.


A Cancer Navigator’s Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Beyond

For our detailed guide with resources surrounding cancer diagnosis, treatment, and more.


Cancer Sherpa Gift Guide

From cozy essentials to practical gifts, here are Cancer Sherpa’s favorite hand-selected picks to uplift and support one another.
Gift Guide for Cancer patients


Free Cancer Resources That Can Truly Help

Find a range of free cancer resources that offer emotional, financial, and practical support at any stage of the journey.
Free Resources that can truly help cancer patients and survivors


7 Tips for Creating a Meal Train for Someone with Cancer

Learn how to create a thoughtful meal train that offers comfort, nourishment, and real support to someone navigating cancer.
Meal trains that you can do to support friends and family with cancer


10 Items to Bring to Your Chemotherapy Infusion Treatment

Take a look at our recommended chemo infusion essentials that can help make treatment more comfortable.
Planning and preparing for chemotherapy Infusion treatment tips and support


How to Talk to People About Your Cancer Diagnosis

Find meaningful guidance and advice for navigating conversations about your cancer diagnosis.
How to talk to people about cancer diagnosis, help and emotional support


How to Ask for Help When You Are a Cancer Patient

Discover compassionate, personal guidance from our founder to help you practice asking for the support you need.
Asking for help more easily for cancer patients and survivors


Caring for Your Parent with Cancer

Find in-depth guidance and support for caring for a parent with cancer, offering clarity, direction, and tools to help navigate every step.
Advice and support for caring for a parent with cancer


Allergies, Flu, Cold, or COVID?
How To Tell The Difference in 2025

Take a look at our updated guide to help you tell the difference between allergies, the flu, a cold, and COVID in 2025.
New 2025 COVID symptoms compared to Flu, Allergy, and Cold

My team and I wish you the very best in the year ahead and are always here for guidance, support, and a pep talk. We’ve got this!

Wishing you a healthy holiday and 2026, 

Clare and The Cancer Sherpa Team

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Clare Matschullat

Clare Matschullat is a 28-year cancer survivor and California-based cancer coach who helps patients and caregivers make informed decisions, get second opinions, and navigate treatment with confidence.

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