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Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation Stories

Personal stories and expert insight that meet you where you are.

From patient advocacy to mental health and financial support, these written pieces offer powerful reflections and practical resources for every stage of the cancer and transplant experience.

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Understanding Sugar, Cancer, and the Ketogenic Diet

Written by: Debbie Dolan Sweeney, BCHN, FDNP, ONC   Introduction If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, you’ve probably heard conflicting information about sugar and diet.…

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The Power of Group Support on CancerBuddy™

By Christina Merrill, MSW When someone hears the words, “You have cancer,” life immediately changes. Beyond the medical appointments, treatment plans, and side effects, there…

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Your Genes Are Not Your Cancer Destiny: How Epigenetics and Nutrition Influence Cancer Risk

written by Debbie Dolan Sweeney, BCHN, FDNP, ONC “Cancer runs in my family.” This statement often carries a sense of inevitability, as if a cancer…

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Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation and Walgreens Launch New Copay Assistance Initiative for Cancer Patients

Financial strain remains one of the most common, and least visible, barriers to cancer treatment. Even insured patients can struggle with oncology medication co-pays, often…

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A Modern Solution to Loneliness and Isolation in Cancer Care

When it comes to cancer, feelings of loneliness and isolation are heartbreakingly common. For many, connection isn’t just a comfort—it’s a lifeline. A cancer diagnosis…

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The Truth About Mental Health and Cancer

The sad truth is that people affected by cancer are more susceptible to mental health and suicide concerns than the general population. Studies have shown…

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CancerBuddy Conversations

Meaningful conversations with survivors, caregivers, and experts. The CancerBuddy Conversation series brings together diverse voices in candid, uplifting dialogue—offering wisdom, shared experience, and real-life perspective from across the cancer community.

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With rising cancer rates, our work has never been more important. All donations for the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation go to services that directly help cancer patients, survivors, and families. The Foundation relies 100% on private donations. We depend on individual and corporate donors, as we don’t receive government or public funding. We offer innovative ways to contribute, and options for doubling the impact of donations. Thank you for your support, it means so much to so many patients.

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