Tao makes a difference
In 2009, while studying at Johns Hopkins University, Tao Wang, now age 40, was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer. After diagnosis, she began to… Read More »Tao makes a difference
In 2009, while studying at Johns Hopkins University, Tao Wang, now age 40, was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer. After diagnosis, she began to… Read More »Tao makes a difference
I never thought I’d be exposed to such a wide variety of expert musicians and performers working as a communications coordinator in the Cancer Center. Through… Read More »The Healing Power of Music
Consider taking two hours of your time to donate platelets, and you may save a patient’s life. Platelets are components found in your blood that… Read More »4 Tips for Donating Platelets
For Carrie Wells, a powerful and positive part of surviving breast cancer was attending a retreat with women who shared similar journeys. Being surrounded by… Read More »Carrie’s weekend of well-being
I entered uncharted territory when I began the feature story for the latest issue of the Kimmel Cancer Center's magazine Promise & Progress. I was… Read More »Engineering Cures
Several years after Annie Applegarth battled sarcoma, she joined the Mermaids, a group of swimmers that raises money for cancer research. Before her diagnosis she… Read More »Annie the Mermaid
Jamie Galloway is a retired microbiologist who volunteers her time supporting other breast cancer survivors. She provides them comfort and companionship, just as she was… Read More »Jamie volunteers
Jeffrey Liss was a natural leader whose work as an attorney was often dedicated to advocating for the public interest. In addition to helping those… Read More »Jeffrey’s Music Library
Deb Stewart has battled breast cancer twice. A nurse by training, she now works with breast cancer survivors at the Avon Foundation Breast Center here… Read More »One of Our Own
For the past 20 years, Amy Mone has served as Director of the Office of Public Affairs for the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns… Read More »Amy Mone