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Loriana Hernández-Aldama

Loriana Hernández-Aldama is an Emmy Award–winning journalist, international speaker, and 2x cancer survivor. As the founder of the ArmorUp for Life Foundation, she is a global advocate dedicated to educating and empowering patients, particularly those in underserved communities. Loriana is also a passionate advocate for psycho-oncology and mental health for cancer patients, drawing from her personal experiences with cancer-related PTSD and depression. Her nearly fatal battle with acute myeloid leukemia and subsequent breast cancer has fueled her mission to drive change, improve patient outcomes, and inspire others through her powerful storytelling and advocacy work.

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The Silent Side Effect of Cancer: Addressing the Urgent Need for Mental Health Support
By Loriana Hernández-Aldama
August 2025 Vol 11 No 4
Essays, Mental Health
Journalist and 2-time survivor Loriana Hernández-Aldama shares her deeply personal story of battling cancer and the emotional toll it took on her family and mental well-being. Read More ›