Posts filed under "Survivorship"

Invaluable Support After a Tongue Cancer Diagnosis

Melissa was just diagnosed with tongue cancer. A mutual friend said “call Eva, she has been through it.” After being in touch with Melissa over the course of her treatment and recovery, I asked her to share her thoughts so others would feel comfortable reaching out.  If you know someone who needs a PRESCRIPTION FOR HOPE, [...]

We Are Not Alone – Two Oral Cancer Survivors Connect

Hi Eva, I couldn’t believe my eyes!  While reading the New York Times travel section on January 15th, 2012, I saw this fantastic photo of  you with a caption by your son saying you were a stage 4 survivor of tongue cancer.  I too am a survivor, 8 years and counting.  My dentist caught mine early, but [...]

Marijuana Mouth Spray may relieve Cancer Pain

The active ingredients in Sativex, known as cannabinoids, are derived from the cannabis plant. It is the first marijuana-based drug to be made by extracting the compounds from the plant, rather than synthesizing them. Because the drug is delivered through ingestion, rather than smoking, it would take much longer to have an effect — at [...]

Jenny Living Life to it’s Fullest

Jenny was diagnosed with late stage oral cancer the day before Christmas. She thought it was the last Christmas she would give her Dad the musk cologne he loves. While her family was watching Christmas Lampoon, a traditional Christmas day activity in her home, she was in another room researching oral cancer on the internet. [...]

A Survivor and Caregiver: A Force for Good

My friend Sharon’s husband just had his feeding tube removed after chemo and radiation for oral cancer. She still had 8 cases of liquid food which she wanted to donate, preferably to another survivor who needed the financial assistance. She contacted me. As founder and chair of the Oral Cancer Awareness Walk of the Lehigh [...]

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