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He Would Have Turned 55 Last Week!
Last Tuesday, Feb. 18th was Art’s birthday. He would have been 55 and … I would have made fun of him. 😂 Last Tuesday wasn’t a sad day,...
Feb 25, 20202 min read


5 Super Easy Ways Companies Can Support Employees with Cancer
Your employee tells you they have cancer and you want to offer support and show that you care but organizations, just like people, don’t...
Jan 18, 20202 min read


He has what? How to Write a Well-Crafted Message When a Leader has Cancer.
This guy has cancer. On December 22, Joe Biden's press secretary, TJ Ducklo announced that he has metastatic lung cancer. (Metastatic...
Jan 11, 20202 min read


My New Year’s Resolution is...
To spend 520 minutes expressing my gratitude! That's only 10 minutes a week so don't be too impressed. But I’m tricking myself. If I...
Dec 31, 20192 min read


If I Had Died and He Had Lived
If I had died and he had lived, would he have taken her dress shopping?
Dec 11, 20192 min read


Keep It to Yourself
“I don't think she should be spending her money on that.” my friend "Lucy" without cancer said. Lucy and I were having a conversation...
Dec 9, 20192 min read


Nine Ways to Say "You Matter" Without Saying A Word
HAPPINESS IS A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATION Angela sent me this and it made me happy! There is something really special about getting a...
Nov 11, 20193 min read


How to Scare Cancer on Halloween
Halloween 2006. Art had been diagnosed with Stage IV Large B-Cell Lymphoma two months before. Halloween was our FAVORITE time of year....
Oct 21, 20192 min read


Be Your Friend with Cancer's Super-Hero-Fairy-Godmother
“Hi," she said. "I’m at the grocery store. Open up your fridge and cabinets right now and tell me what five things you are almost out of. ...
Oct 7, 20191 min read


Dealing with Death as A Child
Stephan Colbert and Anderson Cooper talk about death. They still cry about the loss of their parents and siblings. So no, it's never too...
Sep 25, 20192 min read


Cancer and Birthdays: Yes, You Can Do Both
For the first time in 16 years, I celebrated my birthday in Connecticut, where I grew up. Being with a few high school friends, my...
Sep 14, 20193 min read


Buy Her a Lullaby
Good morning! I thought of this tip just now as I was waking up. Buy her an eye mask! Look … chemo may make your friend really drowsy and...
Jul 13, 20191 min read


What to Say to A Parent Who Has Lost a Child
Sometimes I stumble upon videos that well.... blow me away. Not becuase they have a dancing bear but because of the honest and...
Apr 21, 20191 min read


All you need is a car...
10 years ago, this morning, Lori Laham came by to pick up the kids for school. We lived in the same neighborhood and our kids attended...
Jan 29, 20192 min read


Tip #9 5 Things NEVER, EVER to Say
Here's the deal, the way I see it. You've probably already said one of these unfortunate phrases to your friend with cancer and that's...
Oct 22, 20171 min read


Tip #8 Make It Rain
The term is not just for strip clubs! The number one reason for personal bankruptcy is medical debt. Take that in for a moment...medical...
Oct 21, 20171 min read


Tip #7 Break Her Fast
When it comes to meals, EVERYONE thinks dinner but what about the most important meal of the day...breakfast! Consider these tips belwo...
Oct 19, 20171 min read


#6 Do Her Laundry
I know. Laundry is not the first thing you think of when you think "I want to help my friend with cancer." But it could be one of the...
Oct 17, 20171 min read


#5 The FUNEST AND EASIEST TIP EVER
This is the simplest and funest tip ever! Dancing for some conjures images of being awkward or embarrassed but let's put it into...
Oct 15, 20171 min read


#4 Throw Her a Gathering!
It feels like people equate cancer with don't-invite-anywhere! She has cancer, not some contagious disease! Ask your friend with cancer...
Oct 14, 20171 min read


#3 Gas her up!
One of the simplest, and most appreciated act of love you can do it to simply fill her car with gas. And while you're doing it, why not...
Oct 13, 20171 min read


#2 Be Her Lift/Uber Driver
Oooo...it's amazing to me how much energy it takes to just drive. When we're healthy, we think nothing of it unless we drive farther than...
Oct 12, 20171 min read


Tip #1 Relax her brain. Buy an adult coloring book
Overthinking how to support a friend with cancer is an epidemic! So KISS it, Keep It Simple, Sweetheart. When figuring out what you can...
Oct 11, 20171 min read


5 Fun Texts to Send to Your Friend with Cancer
A person with cancer needs your continuous support and frankly, you need to give it to them for the sake of your soul! Sometimes a text...
Jun 15, 20171 min read
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