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Whole Health Series:
Guide for Fertility & Preservation

Maimah Karmo shares her story of fertility and hope after cancer.

Whole Health Series:
Navigating the Stages of Healing in Survivorship

Survivorship isn’t the end of the story—it’s the beginning of a new one.

Whole Health Series: Guide for Fertility & Preservation

A cancer diagnosis can take away more than your health—it can alter your dreams of building a family. In Whole Health Series: Guide for Fertility & Preservation, Maimah Karmo shares her journey through grief, hope, and advocacy, offering insight into fertility preservation, navigating barriers, and reclaiming control over your future.

First Decents Adventure – Climbing in the Adirondacks

On my First Descents rock climbing adventure with fellow young cancer survivors, I embraced the “adventure by choice” theme—pushing myself to climb, finding peace in nature, and connecting deeply with a community that truly understands. I left feeling grateful, joyful, and reminded that we are capable of hard things.

First Decents Adventure – An Experience I Will Never Forget

My First Descents retreat to the Great Smoky Mountains was a transformative whitewater kayaking adventure. Surrounded by supportive staff, volunteers, and fellow cancer survivors, I experienced healing, joy, and lifelong connections in a beautiful mountain oasis.

Whole Health Series: Navigating the Stages of Healing in Survivorship

Survivorship isn’t the end of the story—it’s the beginning of a new one. Through the story of Ria Patel, a young ovarian cancer survivor, we’re reminded that healing doesn’t follow a straight line. From the weight of a simple gallon of milk to the emotional toll of ongoing scans and setbacks, Ria’s journey reveals the quiet strength it takes to live, speak, and heal out loud. Her story—and so many others—deserve to be told, not just for healing, but for connection, truth, and hope.

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Broken Federal Program Raises Healthcare Costs. Illinois Patients Deserve Transparency.

Illinois’ 340B drug program is being exploited by hospitals and middlemen, diverting savings meant for vulnerable patients into profits. Without transparency, proposed legislation could worsen the problem instead of helping those in need.

First Descents: Adventure, Healing, and Community for Young Adults Facing Serious Illness

First Descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer, multiple sclerosis, and other serious health conditions.