Founder’s Blog and Stories
The Birth of an Advocate
The Birth of an Advocate Prior to the spring of 2018, I’d never really thought much about being an advocate. I had advocated for people at work, my children, etc. [...]
Cancer Friends
Cancer Friends We all have friends. Having friends is one of the most important parts of being alive and being human. There is something special about the connection of shared [...]
SCAN-xiety. A survivor’s perspective.
SCAN-xiety. A survivor's perspective. If you are a cancer survivor, nothing strikes fear and dread quite like the word scan. While there are many types of scans, they all have [...]
Resisting Rest
All my life, I’ve been someone who could operate on a small amount of sleep. Usually 5 hours per night was enough for me to function in a high stress/demanding [...]
What’s Next?- 7 Steps to take after diagnosis
What’s Next?- 7 Steps to take after diagnosis By James Hiter, Streak for a Cure Founder, Survivor and Streak Runner. (This is the first in a series of articles [...]
Developing a Diagnosis Communication Plan
Developing a Diagnosis Communication Plan Communicating with people after a diagnosis can be emotionally draining. Telling and retelling your story can become an unexpected burden at a time when you [...]