In an instant, I went from living the life to fighting for my life.
In 2014, what I thought were stress headaches turned out to be AML Leukemia, a blood cancer. There was no stage. It was everywhere.
To be possible, I had to do the impossible – leave my 18-month-old son and relocate to Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center for treatment. There I uncovered the biggest story of my career; The Power of PREhab.
Let an ArmorUp for Life Patient Navigator accompany you through your entire patient journey and into survivorship. Tap into our expertise and connections to get the support you need, and create your own pit crew.
We educate, empower, and support survivors and caregivers to live their lives to the fullest.
Get smart about lifestyle choices and reduce your risk.
This patient education video series supports patients during their journey through survivorship and features Loriana and expert guests, sharing essential health and lifestyle tips that can greatly improve patient outcomes and save lives.
Get the support you need to survive with your own Pit Crew.
ArmorUp for Life's network of experienced Patient Navigators know how to combine their practical experience and database of vetted volunteer resources and cancer experts who are available to be matched with patients in need.
Don't stop! Mobility is essential to resilience and recovery.
One day in bed will set you back a week. One week in bed will set you back a month.ArmorUp for Life provides Survival Kits, including everything a patient needs to get moving and stay motivated during their journey.
Master the art of survival with experts in the field.
Our bi-annual destination retreats brings together an ecosystem of survivorship experts to teach and practice essential skills, including psycho-oncology, mindfulness, yoga, cardio, healthy eating, and advocacy.
1 in 3 women and 1 in 2 men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.
Will you be one of them? Or someone you love?
of people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime
of cancer survivors have persistent problems and distress
of cancers patients don't get the mental health support they need
of patient outcomes are due to socioeconomic factors
Because no one should have to go it alone.
Escape on a retreat with a team of experts to master essential survival skills and become and ArmorUp for Life Ambassador in your community.
Finding ways to ease the financial (and accompanying emotional) burdens on cancer patients and their families benefit cancer care for patients at every stage. Imagine if patients could worry less about affording their medications, and more about remembering to take them.
When it comes to undergoing radiation for breast cancer the trick is to minimizing skin irritation to the areas of the chest that receive radiation. Too much skin desquamation (peeling) can interrupt or shorten treatment, so it’s important to stay ahead of the game to preserve and protect the
You know your child better than anyone, and it’s up to you to decide when, how, and what to tell your child based on their developmental level. Just keep lines of communication open and listen to your child’s concerns. Let them know it’s okay to talk and ask questions
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