Category Archives: Inspirational

Realizing The Importance of Psychosocial Care for Cancer Patients

by Melanie Sarver of the Cancer Support Community Young Leadership Council It wasn’t until my first Red Ball that I realized that psychosocial care for cancer patients was “a thing.”  On October 19, 2012, I will attend my fourth Cancer … More

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Why I Joined the Young Leadership Council of the Cancer Support Community

This fall, members of our Young Leadership Council (YLC) will share their stories in a guest blogger series leading up to the YLC’s signature event, the Red Ball. The YLC is a group of young professionals who are advancing the … More

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Happy Holidays from the Cancer Support Community!

We wish you and your family well during this wonderful but stressful time of year. During this season of celebrating there can be an added pressure if you or someone you love has cancer. Here are some tips to keep … More

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Gone Too Soon: CSC Remembers Kara Kennedy and Eleanor Poling

Two daughters of renowned Democratic politicians – both of whom faced cancer, both at just 51 years of age – died on September 17th. Kara Kennedy, daughter of late Senator Edward M. Kennedy died of a heart attack. Kennedy was … More

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CSC President and CEO Remembers Steve Jobs

Like most of us, I didn’t know Steve Jobs, but I watched his fight. Mr. Jobs changed our world. He was a true visionary – a legend. But what I admired most in him was his tenacity. In my job … More

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