I don’t need a bell to be a survivor
Jasmine Witherspoon
October 6, 2019
Knowing that I may never ring the bell again, I still consider myself a survivor!
“Tell the story of the mountain you climbed. Your words could become a page in someone else’s survival guide.” — Morgan Harper Nichols
Knowing that I may never ring the bell again, I still consider myself a survivor!
This experience has opened my eyes and mind to treat my body as a temple and to step outside of my fears.
I spent my first cancer-free year insulating myself from all things related to recurrence and MBC and you know what happened?
“Surviving” breast cancer two times. “N’ Shit” the anxiety, daily aches and pains from my medication, running the non-profit, working full time, being a wife, mom…and still trying to live my best life.
We’ve heard firsthand from many women of color about a lack of access or knowledge of clinical trials. We’re working towards a world where women never have to say, “I didn’t know I had options.” The Fred Hutch Office of Community Engagement shares how you can find clinical trials on your own and what things you should consider on your search.
As a woman of color, I know that it’s a table that our communities have been traditionally omitted from. But with the overall goal to advance our understanding of cancer across the board, it is imperative that everyone is both included in the conversation, and also empowered to own a piece of this process.
While many of conversations about clinical trials center on metastatic breast cancer, it’s important to note there are numerous types of clinical trials and medical research opportunities for various cancer experiences. The Fred Hutch Office of Community Engagement shines light on the different types of clinical trials.
A common misconception about clinical trials is that you may be the one who’s chosen not to receive cancer treatment. The Fred Hutch Office of Community Engagement shares the truth about the design of clinical trials.
I know that tomorrow is not promised, so I make it my business to live each day like it’s my last.
Thank God It’s Natural (tgin) CEO and breast cancer survivor Chris-Tia Donaldson, sits down with FTBOU to talk about her personal journey and TGIN Foundation