by Giano Patane | Sep 10, 2019 | News, Patient & Family Practical Support, Teen Adventures
At 16, I was diagnosed in April of 2016 with Ewing sarcoma, a form of rare bone cancer in my right humerus. Prior to my diagnosis I was a healthy happy and active kid. I took an interest in the sciences, did well in my classes, and volunteered often around my...
by Giano Patane | Aug 27, 2019 | Bursary & Education Programs, Patient & Family Practical Support, Teen Adventures
Cancer. Any kind, any time. The word instills terror. It attacks the body, leaves the mind reeling, and isolates. There are many groups and associations that try to mitigate those impingements on everyday life. Balding for Dollars is one of those. They raise money,...
by Giano Patane | Sep 25, 2018 | Moms & Dads Retreats, Other Programs, Patient & Family Practical Support, Uncategorized
Being an Oncology mom is a label most would not call a treat in any way. It doesn’t often come up in the same sentences with words like relaxing, amazing, rewarding, wonderful, or special. Being a mom means you are switched on at all times; you work hundreds of...
