by Tambre Leighn | Apr 22, 2024 | Advocacy, Leadership
We only met a few times in real life, but each time our paths crossed those moments were filled with joy. As anyone who met or followed her knows, Sheila knew how to shine…with her smile, her eyes, her open heart, and her love of sparkly things. If I remember...
by Tambre Leighn | Sep 13, 2022 | Advocacy
Helping pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations to support more self-advocacy by patients is one of my primary goals in the work I do. I first became an advocate for my late husband. I quickly realized that when someone experiences a health crisis, navigating the...
by Tambre Leighn | Feb 15, 2017 | Communications
Caregiving can sometimes feel like you’re walking on a tight rope…with your loved one, the medical team, family members or friends. When Gary first started on chemotherapy, we identified several concerns ahead of time. We wanted to be sure he maintained his weight. We...
by Tambre Leighn | Jul 2, 2015 | Caregiving
According to AARP, in 2017*, 41 million caregivers provided over 30 billion hours of care valued at over $470 billion[1]. Though the number of caregivers supporting loved ones annually in the United States and the amount of care they provide is so significant, they...
by Tambre Leighn | Apr 15, 2013 | Cancer Survivorship
On March 22nd and 23rd, a group of influential and committed health bloggers and cancer advocates entered the doors of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Western Regional Center in Goodyear, Arizona into a lobby literally built on hope. We came together for their...