When it comes to following prescription drug dosing and directions, I’m like a teacher’s pet.  I’m terrified of potential drug side effects – almost to a neurotic and paranoid level.  And I do exactly what my doctor says.  But many patients don’t or can’t.  Especially with the economy...

The 2010-2011 NCCF scholarship application is now posted! Applications will be due June 1, 2010.br /br /Our $1,000 scholarships are open to any young adult cancer survivor or patient between 18-35 who is pursuing higher education.br /br /To date, we’ve awarded close to 50 scholarships in just 4...

Danny- How he was so special. I first met Danny in 2004 when I met his older brother Bobby. Ill never forget the day we were just getting ready to settle down, Bobby and I in the kitchen cooking dinner when the phone rang. I wasn’t surprised to find out that it was Danny… Danny wanted to find...

I don’t have many words today. I am extremely sad that the world lost a great person a year ago today. He fought cancer as hard as anyone could. And he fought for people with cancer more than anyone I’ve met. It was truly an honor to be in his life, and to be able to call his friends my friends,...

As the first anniversary of Dan’s death approaches I have been thinking more and more as to how much I miss him.br /br /How I miss yelling at the “infallible “referee during his HS soccer games about a particular call involving Dan’s play. How I miss playing golf with him but never being able...

Although this blog was originally for the two of us, and eventually for me, I know that it has helped those that loved Dan as well. It has been a place where we all share our thoughts, and where we know Dan’s memory lives on. The comments and postings bring comfort to our extended family.br /br...

I’ve received a lot of nice notes and emails this week. Dan’s mom Cicily sent these pictures to me along with a few words about him. “Danny was my “baby”, even into adulthood and to the end. Look at his beautiful smile. He was the most perfect baby, always happy and easy...

Many people have asked what I will be doing next week to mark the one year anniversary of Dan’s death. I have to admit that the topic was causing me stress, as I am sure it was others who are trying to figure out what to say to me or even do on their own. I really did struggle with it. Dan died...

Many of us put off taking really good care of ourselves until a diagnosis of cancer forces us to pause and focus on our own needs. Then, between treatments and trying to maintain their health, patients often tell me that they feel as if it is a full time job. Given the challenges of radiation or chemotherapy,...

Well, the appointed month is here… many of us have commented that it can’t possibly be a year since we lost Dan, and I am at the top of the list. I have never been one for anniversaries of bad days. Mainly because if I wake up and feel ok… then what- should I feel bad that I feel ok?...