patient perspective

January 24, 2023 · Lynette Denny, MBChB, MMED, FCOG, PhD, FRCOG
Dr. Lynette Denny shares what it was like being diagnosed with cancer, how a recurrence many years later changed her approach to coping, and the disparities in care she’s witnessed as an oncologist. Read More >>
Dana Deighton; Voices on Cancer
January 12, 2023 · Dana Deighton
In this “Voices on Cancer” post, stage 4 esophageal cancer survivor Dana Deighton shares what it was like receiving an advanced diagnosis, how she advocated for herself during treatment, and how her diagnosis led her to a career in patient and research advocacy. Read More >>
January 5, 2023 · Brielle Gregory Collins, ASCO staff
In this podcast, Dr. Frank Penedo interviews esophageal cancer survivor Rachael Kearney about her experience being diagnosed with cancer, how she coped with side effects from treatment, and her advice for sharing your cancer story. Read More >>
December 29, 2022 · Reverend Tawana Davis, PhD
Metastatic breast cancer survivor Reverend Tawana Davis, PhD, shares what it was like being diagnosed with advanced cancer, how she coped with treatment side effects, and how she is choosing to live with gratitude. Read More >>
December 27, 2022 · Rachael Kearney
Survivor Rachael Kearney describes what it was like being diagnosed and treated for esophageal cancer, how she adjusted to the life changes her treatment brought, and how her cancer diagnosis led her to finding a new life purpose. Read More >>

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