Heart cancer: Insights on diagnosis, treatment and research
The heart pumps blood to send vital oxygen throughout the body. It’s a maze of four chambers: two on the left and two on the right. Blood enters the heart at the upper right chamber, which is called the right atrium. It’s pumped into the lower chamber, known as the right ventricle, which then sends blood into the lungs for oxygenation. The now oxygen-rich blood returns to the heart through the left atrium and moves to the left ventricle...
Angiosarcoma survivor aspires to become an oncologist
Michael Scott has always kept his support system in mind. That was true when he was diagnosed with angiosarcoma more than five years ago,...
How to support a friend through hair loss
When a friend faces cancer, she will probably endure many experiences that are unique to cancer patients. The uniqueness of these experiences...
The perfect gift for your friend with cancer
My friends bought me paper plates for my 34th birthday, and it was the most perfect gift. The day before, I had been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called angiosarcoma.
We didn’t know exactly what was coming, but given the grim statistics associated with angiosarcoma, we correctly assumed I’d be facing months of treatment. My sons were 6 and 4, and my baby girl was 18 months old. At that moment, the two things I needed most...
Angiosarcoma survivor: 3 ways to support a friend with cancer
As a cancer survivor, I hear this often: “My friend was just diagnosed with cancer. How can I show my support? I’m so afraid I’ll say or do...