#OvercomeCancer
A blog about lymphoma.
Welcoming Dr. Adam DuVall: Transforming Lymphoma Care for Young Patients
Dr. Adam DuVall, the Chike Springer Foundation's latest scholar, represents the future of patient-centered lymphoma care. Dr. DuVall’s innovative work explores the use of app-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to improve social-emotional outcomes for young lymphoma patients. Recognizing the profound mental health challenges that come with a lymphoma diagnosis, his research seeks to tailor therapeutic interventions to the specific needs of this population, ensuring that care goes beyond physical health to address emotional well-being.future where no community is left behind in the fight against lymphoma.
How to be a Self-Advocate
Navigating through a cancer diagnosis and treatment can be overwhelming. But remember, you are not alone and have the power to make important decisions about your healthcare. Empower yourself to become an informed patient and take control of your journey towards well-being.
Lymphoma in the Workplace
As a lymphoma survivor, you may face challenges when entering or re-entering the workforce, including dismissal, failure to be hired, demotion, denial of promotion or benefits, undesirable transfer, and hostility from co-workers. But you can protect yourself from employment discrimination by empowering yourself with knowledge.
Patient Advocacy: Get a Complete Picture of Your Treatment Journey with a Treatment Summary
As a lymphoma survivor, you'll undergo various treatments and procedures along the way. It's natural to feel overwhelmed with all the information. That's why a treatment summary is essential. This concise document summarizes every aspect of your treatment journey, including past therapies, medications, and surgeries.
“And if we can make someone feel less alone, count me in.” -Tori McGee, Lymphoma Survivor
This blog post will feature an inspiring interview with Tori McGee. She will share her story of being diagnosed with lymphoma as a young adult and how she overcame the challenges that came with it. Through this interview, we hope to spread Tori's message of resilience and encourage readers to be open about their struggles. We have included a full transcript of the interview below for your convenience.
Tackling Cancer Disparities: Understanding the Obstacles at Hand
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination offers us all a chance to reflect on how structural inequalities manifest themselves in the form of health disparities when it comes to treating cancer patients regardless of background. In this blog post, we'll look at some of these obstacles that lead to cancer disparities so that we can work together towards real solutions.
National Cancer Prevention Month
Cancer Prevention Month is an annual campaign to increase public awareness of cancer and encourage preventive measures. Anyone can get cancer, but there are steps that people can take to reduce their risk. While cancer is not 100% preventable, taking time to evaluate the risks with a healthcare provider and reviewing strategies to minimize these risks is essential in prevention.
Honoring Henrietta Lacks
The story of Henrietta Lacks will continue to be remembered and celebrated for generations to come. It serves as a reminder of the importance of informed consent, ethical research practices, and recognizing the individuals whose contributions have enabled medical breakthroughs. The immortalized HeLa cell line has played a critical role in medical research, and thanks to Henrietta Lacks, the world can benefit from her legacy for years to come.
Our Story
Chike had a presence that made you pay attention to him. He was crazy ambitious, like me. He was encompassing. We got married right after college. I was active duty in the Army and stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was crazy and confident, and once he figured out what he wanted, he would do anything to accomplish it.
Another Amazing Year! A summary of what we did in 2022 - Thanks to YOU!
Recapping 2022 at the Chike Springer Foundation: An Impactful Year of Giving! It has been a year of growth and progress here at the Chike Springer Foundation. We worked hard to raise awareness about lymphoma and to fund research initiatives focused on helping those impacted by this disease.
“If lymphoma is part of your journey, you're part of ours.”- Lymphoma Ladies
Hear the story of Claireliese Kennedy, the visionary behind Lymphoma Ladies, shares her story of courage and hope as a lymphoma survivor. Her inspiring journey led to the creation of this empowering organization dedicated to providing a safe place for young adult ladies with lymphoma, past or present.