June 2025 Vol 11 No 3

Patients are fundamental to clinical trials because their participation is essential for generating medical knowledge, improving treatments, and developing new therapies. Read More ›
Rare diseases often come with invisible burdens for patients—years of searching for
answers, countless doctors who dismiss or misdiagnose their symptoms, and the emotional
toll of navigating a healthcare system unequipped for their needs. Read More ›
By Lory Macrate
Artist, Southern California native, and 13-year survivor of multiple myeloma
Lory Macrate finds inspiration for a new painting every day, and every new
painting is an adventure that feeds her soul with creative energy. Read More ›
Facing metastatic melanoma, Joanne Kalesnik transformed her journey by
reframing her perspective, embracing resilience, and finding balance through
visualization, nature, and self-reflection. Her story reveals how cancer can alter
life’s course—but not the spirit. Read More ›
Oncology nurse navigators are lifelines, guiding patients through cancer’s toughest
challenges with support, care, and expertise. Learn how they turn fear into
empowerment and make every step of the journey easier. Read More ›
By Maimah Karmo
Advocacy transforms healthcare by inspiring patients to demand equitable care and drive systemic change. Tigerlily Foundation’s ANGEL program empowers women to lead the charge for inclusive and accessible treatment for all. Read More ›