Nevertheless We Persist – Lobby Day 2017
As you my remember, the NY Medical Aid in Dying Act was re-introduced this past January and I traveled to Albany to be part of the Press Conference and to speak with lawmakers so I […]
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Words Matter
I had a big week last week. It started in Albany. Assembly Bill 2383/Senate Bill 3151, the New York Medical Aid in Dying Act, was introduced for the 2017 legislative session on January 20th and on […]
Patients at Pluta Have a Guardian Angel
It’s very expensive to have cancer. There are scans, monthly labs, Doctor appointments, drugs to fight the cancer and more drugs to help with side effects. It can be very overwhelming and if you’re like […]
Advocacy Stampedes in D.C.
As a metastatic breast cancer patient and advocate, I try to use my voice in many ways to bring awareness to the fact that metastatic disease is woefully underfunded. I’ve been lucky in that I’ve been able to travel to be with friends and other fierce advocates because, let’s face it, there is power in numbers.
Before You Post That Meme….
We’ve barely had time to dip our collective toe into September and the just like the Christmas decorations we see way ahead of schedule, it seems the Pink ooze that is October has already begun. […]
