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There is strength in vulnerability. You may have a personal story to inspire others going through a similar journey. We invite you to write a 400- to 800-word article on one of the prompts below and send to [email protected] to submit your entry. Writers who have their work published will also be eligible to get some free CURE® swag! We look forward to hearing your story. Submission deadline: November 15 Prompts: • What would you tell your newly diagnosed self? • How do you cope with the mental health struggles that can come with a cancer diagnosis? • What was some of the most helpful (or unhelpful) comments or advice you’ve received regarding your cancer? • How has cancer changed your mindset and outlook on life?

You may have a personal story that will inspire others going through a similar journey. We invite you to write a 400- to 800-word article on one of the prompts below and send to [email protected] to submit your entry. Writers who have their work published will also be eligible to get some free CURE® swag! We look forward to hearing your story. Submission deadline: November 15 Prompts: • What would you tell your newly diagnosed self? • How do you cope with the mental health struggles that can come with a cancer diagnosis? • What was some of the most helpful (or unhelpful) comments or advice you’ve received regarding your cancer? • How has cancer changed your mindset and outlook on life?

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Check out this episode of The Jews Next Dor, featuring Dr. Cheryl Book, director of clinical and family services for Chai Lifeline's Greater New York region. This episode discusses the topic of childhood cancer and the best ways for children, parents, and siblings to cope with it. Dr. Book is an expert in this field whose main goal is to empower families to deal with that specific situation and to provide helpful and comforting advice. https://lnkd.in/egi-Uynm

At the age of 35, John was running his own business, completing marathons, and raising a toddler with his wife, who was pregnant. John was also diagnosed with cancer. After receiving care from "one of the best colorectal surgeons in the country" at Cleveland Clinic, John is again cancer-free: "After healing from cancer, I'm a whole new person -- a father of two, and life is good." A link to John's story is in the comments below. Ready to help change lives? Let's talk about opportunities at Cleveland Clinic. #ClevelandClinic #HealthCareJobs #HealthCareCareers

Yesterday in the North East we got hit with a ton of rain, and today we could have winds up to 60 mph. Power was being lost all over the Philly area, I’m sure other areas as well. For all the angst and annoyance of not having the convenience of regular day efficiency, many looked to find something to do. When I woke up this morning this was on my phone. “Starting at the Finish Line” is almost 6 years old. The messages, connections and stories I still get on a daily basis are beyond humbling. I wrote it for me. It was my cathartic measure to deal with being diagnosed with brain cancer at 39. Writing became an outlet for the fear and anxiety that came from learning how fragile life truly is. I never thought a soul would read it, nor did I care. It was self-healing. I am so thankful and appreciative for anyone and everyone who has read and shared my story. Things happen for a reason. I wish I never dealt with cancer; never had two craniotomy brain surgeries; never faced the possibility of not being with my family. For all the optimism and inspiration that has come from this, that is the trade off. Have you read “Starting at the Finish Line” yet? Starting at the Finish Line: My Cancer Partner, Perspective and Preparation https://a.co/d/3F8eOG3 . . . . #startingatthefinishline #fcancer #cancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #lessonslearned #bestsellingauthor #keynotespeaker #pancreatic #tumor #beastmode #nevergiveup #learn #change #getit #endcancer #dream #acceptance #mylife #cancersucks #defineyourself #fcancer #keynotespeaker #warrior #bestseller

TIME TO MEET OUR NEXT BOARD MEMBER- MEET AYMAN MABROUK! Ayman grew up in Elk Grove, graduated from UC Berkeley and now works in investment banking in New York City. In Ayman’s words: Alex and I have been best friends since we met in middle school. We share similar interests, especially sports. After spending time with the Kropp Family, I realized that Big Mike shared those same interests. We would have lots of long talks about almost anything, from my performance on the football field, the trends in the stock market, and how I was doing in the classroom. I enjoyed learning from Big Mike and quickly learned that Big Mike would always be in my corner - encouraging me along the way, but also letting me know his opinion about some of my decisions. I remember learning about his first diagnosis of colon cancer in 2012. It was definitely a scary time for all of us, but Big Mike always maintained his sense of humor and constantly reminded us that he would be ok. I truly view Michael as not only my friend’s dad, but a personal mentor to me. Big Mike always encouraged me to learn through every experience - and I want to continue to honor that through Big Mike’s Bottom Line. I want to be a voice for people my age since CRC is beginning to impact us more. I have already learned a lot about life with cancer and its devastating effects. At my age, I want to be a part of the solution and to help shift the paradigm about how we talk about poop and bodily functions. I hope through this advocacy work, we can bring greater, more widespread awareness to Colorectal Cancer. I believe that with a little education, we can make a huge difference for so many people. With a bit more, we just might be able to alleviate the stress that comes with a cancer diagnosis by preventing it from the very beginning. . . #CANCERSUCKS #KroppGerloffStrong #colorectalcancer #coloncancer #bowelcancer #rectalcancer #colonoscopy #cancer #bigmikesbottomline #bmbl #peekatyourpoop #getscreenedforcoloncancer

Working across the lifespan, Educational & Developmental Psychologists support people of all ages with everyday, and more challenging developmental tasks of aging. Cancer can affect people of all ages. It's important to seek psychological support regularly to manage the overwhelm that comes from dealing with cancer, and when caring for loved ones with cancer. On World Cancer Day it's a timely reminder for psychologists to remain up to date on the Clinical Practice Guidelines for screening, assessing and managing anxiety and depression in cancer patients. https://lnkd.in/g4ykQPKn

Write, share, inspire. That’s our hope with the Share Your Story initiative- to encourage vulnerability from writers and in turn, strengthen and inspire fellow patients and caregivers. Choose the prompt that resonates with you and answer it through a 400-to-800-word article. Writers who have their work published will also be eligible to get some free CURE® swag! Check out the Share Your Story section of our website for additional details. Submission deadline: November 15 Prompts: • What would you tell your newly diagnosed self? • How do you cope with the mental health struggles that can come with a cancer diagnosis? • What was some of the most helpful (or unhelpful) comments or advice you’ve received regarding your cancer? • How has cancer changed your mindset and outlook on life?

Returning to work after a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. From needing to set boundaries to maintain energy levels or focus, to dealing with distractions from coworkers even when they're well-meaning, or to getting people to still see you as the valuable contributor you are and not only someone with cancer, there are new challenges to manage. Check out the Back to Work section of our website to read more about how to navigate these professional concerns: https://lnkd.in/eMg--H9g #bethebossovercancer #workandcancer #ReturnToWork