A Letter to Parents of a Young Adult Diagnosed with Cancer
Seven years ago today, Kirsten called with news that changed our lives forever. I still have the text exchange on my phone from July 26, 2015. She was away at…
Read MoreThe Bond of a Cancer Best Friend
The Story of Shauna and Rosalina Cancer best friend: a person that you met on your cancer journey that you share your experience with, and someone you can truly lean…
Read MoreSupporting AYA Cancer Patients Impacted by the Overturn of Roe vs. Wade
Effects of Roe v. Wade Overturn on AYA Cancer Patients Here at b-present, we boldly and proudly support our adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer community. We are committed to…
Read MoreFriendship and Loss: How Being Present, Not Perfect Can Help You Live with No Regrets
Cancer is full of difficult emotions, from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. Here, we discuss the experience of loss and how to maximize the time you have together. The catalyst…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About the LGBTQIA+ Cancer Community
This June, in honor of Pride Month, we are partnering with Escape, an organization created to provide a sense of Escape for LGBTQIA+ Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients, Survivors, and…
Read MoreSupporting Someone with Cancer While Putting your own Mental Health First
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’ve been loving seeing all of the honest conversations about mental health happening all around the internet this month! I’ve seen so many…
Read MoreSympathy vs. Empathy vs. Compassion: Cancer Support and Where Each Fits
Sympathy, empathy and compassion are likely all words you’ve heard used a lot within the cancer space. They might even be used interchangeably! But the truth is, they’re all different,…
Read MoreRing Theory: The Ins & Outs of Sharing Feelings
When your friend gets diagnosed with cancer, it can be hard to know what to say. We all know that cancer affects everyone around the patient, not just the patient.…
Read MoreSupporter Mistakes: What To Do When You Get It Wrong
We all want to support our friend with cancer in the best way we can, and most of us would shudder at the thought of saying or doing the wrong…
Read MoreImprove Your Conversations With Active Listening
Have you ever been in a conversation and thought to yourself, “Wow, this person really hears me, understands me, and supports me?” We have. It’s those moments of genuine connection…
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