Hi, guys–So I am well aware that blogs should be focused on one topic and that they should be updated regularly–weekly or even several times a week. I have EVERY INTENTION of making that happen. But here’s the problem: I can’t just cram in “write a blog” in the middle...

Last night we held an Austin event in partnership with the Lance Armstrong Foundation to kick off National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week. We were hosted by Mellow Johnny’s, Lance’s bike shop, which is a very cool and hip downtown venue. We had good food, drinks and music, and an awesome...

Below is a request from the amazing Kairol Rosenthal–young adult cancer advocate extraordinaire and author of the fantastic new book, “Everything Changes.” She is taking our cause to Capital Hill and we need to–virtually–go with her. If you do NOTHING ELSE for National Young...

I had to post this, because we’ve all been there. In fact, my ass was having hemorrhoidal flashbacks while I was reading this. (Makes you want to keep reading, doesn’t it?!) Seriously, this is sheer genius. We heart JT on Planet Cancer! — Heidi Today we’re going to talk about...

I found my fellow Ewing’s sarcoma peep Kaylin’s My Planet page, and was drawn irresistibly over to her blogspot site, after which I took the red pill and kept going farther and farther…..and then I found THIS. Enjoy! —-Heidi Elvis on my PelvisThursday, January 29, 2009 Last day...

There is SO much good writing on My Planet that I am going to start re-posting my favorite examples on the public blog. This by the wonderful Winediva. And no, she didn’t bribe me with any lovely bottles. Yet. I’m still hoping. Enjoy! —HSA Cancer: Free Ticket to the ER Express Lane...

No intro. Just jump right in to the warped and hilarious world of one of my awesome Cyberchondriac Girls, Elizabeth: Hi girls! I believe I may have reached a new low tonight. Or high, depending on your perspective. I had to get an MRI on my aching, arthritic hip, just to make sure it’s not some...

David Neff is the interactive guy for the High Plains region of the American Cancer Society, based out of the corporate office here in Austin. Besides working hard to introduce social media to the ACS, he is an awesome and tireless supporter of all things non-profit. I met him when we were both on a...

CHECK OUT this video from our lovely Leela, showing exactly what it’s like to….well, be a radioactive thyroid cancer patient. Geiger counter and all. Is she a total rock star or what?! Original post: Radioactive, Rock & Roll, Radass Leela