Rhonda is a blogger on a mission. As an avid writer and reader, she’s maintained her personal blog for close to a decade. But in 2021, her writing took on a more meaningful purpose after she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Tag: Oncology
Music and Medicine: Understanding the role of epigenetics in cancer research
Dr. Amauri Soares, VP Head of Early Development & Innovation Oncology at Ipsen uses
music to explain the importance of understanding the genetics of cancer and how the emerging field of epigenetics could unlock a new paradigm for precision medicine.
Living Every Moment: Debbie’s Experience with Follicular Lymphoma
Debbie has been living with a blood cancer, follicular lymphoma (FL), since 2011 when she was initially diagnosed during her studies in England. While living with an indolent cancer has had its challenges and can be filled with uncertainty, Debbie seeks to find joy and live every moment to the fullest.
Caring for a Loved One with Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer: Nora’s Story
Nora and her husband, Hector, met 39 years ago, got married shortly after, and have been inseparable ever since. In 2021, Hector was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer, which threw their entire family into navigating a very difficult diagnosis. Nora has taken on the role of Hector’s advocate and caregiver.