I am a two-time breast cancer survivor who found myself in a very difficult situation after I was given a course of treatment by my oncologist that was determined by a set of statistics based upon other patients of the same age who had the same type and stage of cancer. Our consultation consisted … [Read more...] about Barbara Jacoby, CEO and Writer of Let Life Happen Blog, Cancer Survivor, Patient Advocacy and Navigation
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Tracy Maxwell, Survivorship Guide, Coach, Speaker, Author of Being Single, with Cancer
Tracy Maxwell was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer at age 36. Her first thought, as a single woman living hundreds of miles from her family and as CEO of a small company, was “How am I going to do this and who is going to take care of me?” Four recurrences and more than a decade … [Read more...] about Tracy Maxwell, Survivorship Guide, Coach, Speaker, Author of Being Single, with Cancer
Tina Staley LCSW, Cancer Coach, Clinical Social Worker, TedX Speaker, End-of-Life Support
With 25 years of professional counseling, research, and quality-of-life experience, Tina has developed the skills to help individuals, groups, and organizations become kinder and more productive. Tina has committed her life to helping others lead their lives from a place of kindness and an … [Read more...] about Tina Staley LCSW, Cancer Coach, Clinical Social Worker, TedX Speaker, End-of-Life Support
Lynda Wolters, Author of Voices of Cancer, Cancer Thriver
I was diagnosed with stage 4 mantle cell lymphoma in August 2016. I have spoken with dozens of cancer patients. I have compiled what I learned into my book, Voices of Cancer, which helps validate patients’ feelings and thoughts as well as offers guidance to those supporting them, through … [Read more...] about Lynda Wolters, Author of Voices of Cancer, Cancer Thriver
Susan Ainlay Anand ATR-BC, ATCS, LPAT, Licensed Professional Art Therapist for Adults Living with Cancer, Author
I am a graduate of the New York University masters in art therapy program and have worked with children and adults in inpatient and outpatient settings since 1982. My credentials include registered and board certified art therapist (ATR-BC) and art therapy certified supervisor (ATCS) through the Art … [Read more...] about Susan Ainlay Anand ATR-BC, ATCS, LPAT, Licensed Professional Art Therapist for Adults Living with Cancer, Author
Shannon R. Poppito PhD, Psycho-Oncologist, Counseling and Health and Wellness Coaching, Author, Specialist in Existential and Spiritual Life-Transitional Issues
Dr. Poppito heads the new Behavioral Health Oncology Patient Evaluation (Bhope) & Consultation Service at Baylor University Medical Center’s Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center in Dallas TX. This Behavioral Health Oncology (Bhope) Service offers a novel integrative approach to providing … [Read more...] about Shannon R. Poppito PhD, Psycho-Oncologist, Counseling and Health and Wellness Coaching, Author, Specialist in Existential and Spiritual Life-Transitional Issues
Stephanie McLeod-Estevez LCPC, Art Therapist at Creative Transformations, LLC, Breast Cancer Survivor, Author
Stephanie began Creative Transformations in 2016 to provide information, tools, and services to the cancer community to enhance their emotional health and wellness. By blending her personal cancer experience with professional expertise, she has developed unique art therapy protocols and programming … [Read more...] about Stephanie McLeod-Estevez LCPC, Art Therapist at Creative Transformations, LLC, Breast Cancer Survivor, Author
Wendy Treynor PhD, Social Psychologist, Teacher of Love and Self-Love (I Can Heal Movement), Counseling, Author
The I CAN HEAL® movement advances the idea that healing is possible ... physically, emotionally spiritually, and socially ... through self-love. By loving ourselves, we find joy and create a more loving world. Our Purpose: * to teach Love & Self-Love to end suffering * to restore Integrity … [Read more...] about Wendy Treynor PhD, Social Psychologist, Teacher of Love and Self-Love (I Can Heal Movement), Counseling, Author