Caregiving is something that we all experience, either as a care provider or someone receiving care. 

Rosalynn Carter founded the Institute for Caregivers because she believed in the importance of “creating a world where every caregiver is seen, heard, and supported.”

Did you know that breast cancer rates among women under 45 increased by about 1% every year in the U.S. from 2012–2022?

And they’re still trending upward today.

“My friend was just diagnosed with cancer. How can I help, or what can I send them?”
That’s the question I get asked most often, and it comes straight from the heart of true caregivers.

Now, as a breast cancer survivor, I’m quick to share the things that made the biggest difference.

Every year on October 13, we pause to raise awareness for those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC), or stage IV breast cancer.

MBC occurs when cancer spreads beyond the breast to other parts of the body…

My home state of Pennsylvania is doing AMAZING things to lead the way in the fight against breast cancer… 🎀🥊

Those living with a gene mutation but without cancer are called PREVIVORS—a “survivor of a predisposition to cancer.”

The good news is that previvors have medical options to manage their cancer risks.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 🎗️ 

This month, nearly 1,200 families in the U.S. will be told the words no parent ever wants to hear: “your child has cancer.”

Around the world, the crisis is even greater.

September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder to know your risk, learn the signs, and share the knowledge with your mother, sister, daughter, and friends.

Did you know there are five gynecological cancers women should be aware of?

I stumbled on this quote on a simple greeting card, but it stopped me in my tracks.

Cancer patients are often told they’re “so brave.” But what does that really mean?

Grief touches millions of Americans every year, and tomorrow—on National Grief Awareness Day—we take time to acknowledge that truth.

This day isn’t just about mourning loved ones. Grief can come from many kinds of loss.

I may not be a doctor, but I do know this: one of the best cures when you’re struggling or feeling down is a hug. 🤗

Hugs aren’t just comforting emotionally—they also do magical things for your body…

As a breast cancer survivor, I’ve learned wellness is about more than physical health—it’s about confidence, self-care, and feeling good in your own skin.

That’s why I own and am so inspired by CAKES body®. Their products are designed by women, for women, to help us feel “flattered, free, & fearless in any outfit.”

Sheryl Crow hosted Stand Up To Cancer’s 9th televised fundraising special with “Nashville’s biggest stars alongside cancer researchers and survivors for a night of music, inspiration, and hope.” 

SU2C’s model focuses on collaborative research across institutions and disciplines so researchers and scientists can work toward a shared goal: beat cancer.

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 39, I craved connection with someone who had truly been in my shoes—a married mom of young kids, managing a team at work, facing a similar diagnosis and treatment. 

I needed more than sympathy. I needed guidance, hope, and proof that I could get through this.