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Caregiving and Compassion: Kim Bernakevitch
When you find a true friend, it’s wise to hold on to them forever. As adults with hectic schedules, it’s hard enough carving out time for ourselves, let alone for others. So, when I spent an hour talking with Sam McKinnon about her cervical cancer journey and she began to tell me stories about how incredibly supportive her dear friend Kim has been throughout her entire cancer journey, I knew that I had to meet her for myself. Who is this incredible woman and what compels her to provide caregiving and compassion to others in a world that seems to lack it so deeply now?
Cervical Cancer Story: Lisa Lakey
Lisa Lakey’s ?rst diagnosis was received in a Planned Parenthood at 18 years old. It was HPV, and with research discoveries of the virus still being relatively new, there were unfortunately no treatment plans o?ered or vaccines available.
August 2021 #PullUpASeat – Addressing Trauma and Changing Patient Outcomes
The Tigerlily Foundation and Guiding Researchers and Advocates for Scientific Partnerships (GRASP) launched a monthly conversation series, #KnowMoreDisparities and #PullUpASeat. Our August conversation focused on “Addressing Trauma and Changing Patient […]
Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Insights – Rebuilding a Foundation of Trust in Minoritized Communities
Breast Cancer is a personal diagnosis, requiring a personal treatment plan. Clinical trials can offer new opportunities for patients facing a breast cancer diagnosis, globally – and but trust between the medical community, industry, clinical trial stakeholders, and under-represented communities – specifically Black and brown ones – must first be rebuilt before a trial is considered, trusted and adhered to.
Chemo to Double Mastectomy in 6 Weeks
With chemotherapy done, I now had to face my next hurdle, a double mastectomy. I was given 6 weeks in between chemo and my surgery to heal and regain some strength. It was such a strange feeling to have nowhere to be. No doctors to poke and prod me. No labs to be drawn.
Why me, why cancer can happen to anyone
My oncologist recommended genetic testing. Most have heard of the BRCA genes. Celebrities like Angelina Jolie have tested positive and opted for a preventative mastectomy. I heard those stories. What I didn’t know was there were other genes that also went hand and hand with breast cancer and caused things like ovarian cancer. I agreed to the testing.