Originally published by: UT News: “UT Researchers Aim to Change the Cancer Equation” (May 18, 2022) Cancer is arguably the greatest health challenge of our time. …

For the 1.6 million people in the United States diagnosed with cancer every year [1], mental health issues often play a significant role in their everyday struggles. The focus of cancer care is often only on the physical aspects of the disease, and many fail to recognize the impact cancer…

I have been a registered nurse for thirteen years. One might assume that, as a nurse, you would know everything a patient would need to make treatment more bearable. However, when my best friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, everything I thought I knew was utterly irrelevant. It was not…

A patient-centered care team can include professionals ranging from physicians to nurses to social workers. But what if technology was brought to the table and viewed as a member of the team? Jeanne Kowalski-Muegge, Ph.D., professor in Dell Medical School’s Department of Oncology and associate director of cancer clinical genomics…

2021 Livestrong Solution Grant Partner Highlight: Coils to Locs One of the first questions a woman asks her oncologist when receiving a cancer diagnosis is if she will lose her hair (Whitten). Out of the 930,000 women diagnosed with cancer each year, 105,000 of these women are black [1]. A…

Livestrong Banded Together Tour — Community Fundraiser Highlight — Founded by husband and wife restauranteurs Marc Alton and Wendy Kuhns, Sharky’s Ride the Beaches is back and celebrating its 18th year. Kicking off at Venice Beach restaurant Sharky’s on the Pier, the ride will feature 15, 35, and 75-mile routes through the beautiful island of Venice, intercoastal waterway, Manasota…

Livestrong Banded Together Tour — Community Fundraiser Highlight: I Know Jack Foundation — The I Know Jack Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by the Hoeger family in honor of their son, Jack Hoeger. Jack was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer at the age of five. Now in remission, Jack and his family continue to help others fighting cancer. …

Livestrong Solution Grant Partner Highlight: Plant Powered Metro Food can be a powerful tool to improve health for those with a history of any chronic condition, including cancer. It is projected that more than 22.1 million Americans will be living with a history of cancer by 2030 [1]. …

Written By: Greg Lee, President, CEO, and 3X Cancer Survivor On January 9, 1997, Livestrong began operations to provide hope, inspiration, and solutions to help anyone affected by cancer. No one expected this would ignite a global movement, mobilizing more than 93 million people around the world. Together, we pioneered the field of survivorship, tackled the stigma, served 9.4+ million people, and saved $90+ million in healthcare-related costs for families.