Category Archives: Living with Cancer

CSC Partners with Pilot Program Magnolia Meals at Home

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Emily Martin

Many cancer patients as well as their caregivers find that going through cancer treatment dramatically impacts their daily routines. Magnolia Meals at Home is a new pilot program that delivers free nutritional meals to households affected by breast cancer so … More →

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Balancing Work with Cancer: Cancer and Careers to Hold National Conference

Posted on June 14, 2012 by CSC Staff

Those who have been touched by cancer know that treatment and recovery are no easy feat, and sometimes even more challenging is to balance the fight against cancer with the daily tasks of life, including family obligations, academic commitments and … More →

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Breakaway from Cancer – Day 1: Santa Rosa

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Linda House

Day 1 of the Amgen Tour of California and Breakaway from Cancer (BFC) was fantastic!  In addition to being a part of the greatest cycling event in the U.S., CSC is honored to be a part of BFC for the … More →

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CSC on Capitol Hill!

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Linda House

Wow!  What an amazing couple of days we have had! On May 7 our team in D.C. was joined by several of our affiliate leaders from across the United States.  This group spent time reviewing policy issues of importance to … More →

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What the heck is Neutropenia?

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Robyn Stoller

Neutropenia (n): “granulocyte disorder characterized by an abnormally low number of neutrophils, the most important type of white blood cell“.(Wikipedia)  White blood cell counts can be determined by a simple blood test. Anyone undergoing cancer treatments will most likely experience some level of neutropenia at … More →

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