One of our first instincts upon hearing a friend or family member has cancer is to want to comfort them by sending “something.” That “something,” however, can be hard to find in that we often don’t know what they will want or need throughout their cancer journey. Cancer Sherpa has curated a list of Valentine’s Day gifts for every cancer
We’ll give you the good news first: January has *finally* come to a close, which puts us one month closer to spring. The not-as-good news: February is notorious for bringing along gnarly weather, prolonging – and even intensifying – the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder. If gray days, early sunsets, and frigid temps are getting you down, consult our guide
The holidays are here! With Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, and the end of the year only days away, now is the perfect time to reflect, recharge, and share support with loved ones who are facing health challenges, caring for others, or on a path to healing. Wherever you are over the next couple of weeks, these mental health and wellness tips,
It’s that time of year again: every first Sunday in November, we set our clocks back an hour for Daylight Saving Time (DST). For most people, that extra 60 minutes of sleep is about the only good thing about it.
We heard from patients and caretakers on what they’d most appreciate as a gift, from hospital essentials to help at home.
The holiday season is a meaningful time to reconnect with family and friends, and while it often brings its own set of challenges with family dynamics and busy schedules, for those facing cancer, these challenges can be even more complex. Whether you’re in the middle of treatment or adjusting to life after a diagnosis, here are a few tips to
There are few phrases I hate more than “Carpe Diem.” When I was diagnosed with cancer as a teenager, a well-meaning, kind family friend gave me a T-shirt with some artistic stick figures dancing in front of what I can best describe as an abstract, stained-glass-ish sunny forest with the words “Carpe Diem” plastered across the chest. I still, decades
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but asking the right questions can help you gain clarity and take control of your treatment journey. Here are six essential questions to ask your doctor that can guide you through understanding your diagnosis, exploring treatment options, and finding the best support for your specific needs. 1. What type of cancer do I
Written by Ronny Bachrach July marks Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. For our community, it’s an important time to educate people that #kidsgetarthritistoo and to bring attention to the challenges of living with an invisible chronic illness. My 5-year-old daughter Sammy has a rare form of systemic arthritis called SJIA. Her immune system becomes overactive, resulting in inflammation of her organs,
Vaping was intended to be created as a healthy alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. However, nicotine was as, if not more, concentrated in vapes. Vaping is not, and never was, better than smoking.
Observed every year in the last week of April, World Immunization Week aims to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination in protecting people of all ages against preventable diseases (basically, our credo).
How could we resist the sweet and savory flavors of air created by a vape? My name is Nate. I’m a sophomore at Poly Prep High School in Brooklyn, NY, and have been interning at Cancer Sherpa for the past two months.
While there has been a flood of women’s healthcare companies popping up in the last few years, Deborah and Jake saw a need for making the fertility and family-building process not only less opaque but, in Deb’s words, alleviate the “total hell” of finding the right fertility doctor.
World Sleep Day might sound like an excuse to hit the snooze button a few more times (which, let’s be honest, wouldn’t be a bad thing), but it’s actually a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of good sleep hygiene for our health and well-being.
Celebrated every year on the last day of February, we honor the 350 million people worldwide who live with a rare disease.
Thursday, February 29th is Rare Disease Day, and as the mother of a child with a rare disease, childhood vaccination is a vital topic.
Have you been hearing about “third places” lately? Coined by the renowned US sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his 1989 book “The Great Good Place,” the third place concept is gaining traction as a crucial component of social well-being.
When most people think about donating blood, they think about donating whole red blood cells for packed red blood cell transfusions given to trauma, surgical, and oncology patients. However, there are different types of donations that create different types of blood products that patients receive.
It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week, and the CDC wants to remind all of two things: it is not too late to protect yourself against the flu by getting vaccinated, and by getting the vaccine you will tame your flu illness and its symptoms from wild to mild.
