Coping With Chemo Brain
Dr. Tracy Vannorsdall, board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, will discuss cancer-related impairment, also known as “chemo fog” or “chemo brain,” which can be connected to either specific cancer treatments or a cancer diagnosis. Chemo brain can include detrimental effects on memory and attention, and negatively impacts quality […]
Survivor’s Guilt
This presentation discusses survivor’s guilt by defining it and giving tips on how you can combat it when you know the signs and your emotional “hot spots”.
Healing Hope: How To Tell Your Children When Mommy Has Cancer
When award-winning author Wendy S. Harpham, MD (When a Parent has Cancer: A Guide to Caring for Your Children) was diagnosed with cancer, her three children were 1, 3, and 5 years old. Over subsequent years, she guided them through her recurrences. In this webinar, Dr. Harpham shares insights about helping children through a mother’s […]
Holding Our Own: Finding Love and Support
Annie’s Story: Coping and Support
Hereditary Cancer: Know Your Legal Rights, with Sandra Park, Esq.
If you have a known genetic mutation or are considering genetic testing for cancer, you may face discrimination by employers and insurers. In this video, Sandra Park of the ACLU Women’s Rights Project will acquaint you with the legal protections afforded under GINA (Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act) and other relevant legal issues. Watch it here! […]