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Articles, guides, and updates to educate and empower patients and families.
When the Holidays Come With a Diagnosis: What No One Tells You
A cancer diagnosis doesn't pause for the holidays. Here's what it really feels like to face treatment during the most expectation-filled time of year.
"You, yes you, have the power to change someone's life. You, yes you, have the power to be part of the solution to the world's problems"
Americans gave $592 billion to nonprofits last year. Here's why that matters for patients facing life-threatening illness.
What Climbing Kilimanjaro Taught Me About Being a Guide for Cancer Patients
A physician's climb up Kilimanjaro revealed what cancer patients face daily: trusting a guide through terrain you've never walked.
Health AI at a Crossroads: Why Patient-Directed Technology Changes Everything
A new National Academy of Medicine commentary reveals the critical gap between institutional AI and patient-directed technology. The choice we make now will shape healthcare for decades.
What Immunotherapy Actually Does & What It Can't Promise
Your immune system already fights cancer daily. Immunotherapy removes the brakes that tumors use to hide.
What Elephants Can Teach Us About Fighting Cancer
Elephants rarely get cancer despite having 100 times more cells than humans. Scientists discovered why, and it could change how we fight the disease.
When Your Dog Gets Cancer: The Research That's Changing Everything
6 million dogs are diagnosed with cancer yearly. Here's what research exists that your vet might not have mentioned.
When You Don't Know What to Say: The Power of Showing Up Anyway
There are no perfect words. There never have been. What matters isn't eloquence. What matters is presence.
What Actually Happens When You Join a Clinical Trial
Only about 7% of adult cancer patients enroll in a treatment trial. Here's what actually happens when you join one, from Phase 0 to Phase 4.
When Standard Treatment Isn't Enough: A Patient's Guide to Compassionate Use
Compassionate use can offer access to unapproved treatments when standard options run out. Here's what patients need to know about the process, costs, and real-world challenges.
When Everything Feels Out of Control: Your Concrete Rights as a Patient
Dealing with illness can make you feel powerless. But you have specific, legally protected rights that give you real control over your care. Here's what they are and how to use them.
Why We Started This: Will's Story
Will was thirty when his family was told there were no options left. This is the story of what happened after that — and why it led to the Wondrlink Foundation.
The 21st Century Cures Act: A Patient's Guide to Accessing New Treatments
Sarah couldn't wait years for a new cancer drug to be approved. The 21st Century Cures Act changed her options. Here's what this law means for patients seeking treatment today.
Why Most Cancer Patients Never Get Into Clinical Trials & What You Can Do
Only about 7% of adult cancer patients enroll in a treatment trial. The reasons involve money, geography, and a system designed to protect drug data, not patients.