PAY IT FORWARD BLOG: Help Us Spread The Word - Share And Pay It Forward :)
At Cancer Teamwork Response, we're dedicated to helping those facing cancer or complex health issues navigate the healthcare system to find the best possible outcomes. Our "Pay It Forward" blog is a platform for CTR insights and patients to share their stories and experiences.
Why Your Support Matters:
No Paid Advertising: We're proud to share that we never use any portion of our budget for paid advertising. Every dollar goes directly towards supporting those in need.
Impact of Sharing: Cancer diagnosis is deeply personal, and you never know who in your network could benefit from our services. Your act of sharing could have a profound impact on someone in need.
As a small nonprofit, we rely on the support of our community to spread the word about our services. Help us pay it forward by sharing this blog with your network and spreading awareness about the services we offer.
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CTR Team.
GAVIN'S STORY OF A SECOND OPINION
GAVIN'S STORY OF A SECOND OPINION
How Cancer Teamwork Response Guided This Journey
At CTR, we witness many journeys of courage and resilience. Gavin's story is one that profoundly impacted us—a young warrior who faced leukemia and then a devastating diagnosis of stage 4 sarcoma. As his parents navigated the heart-wrenching news that traditional treatments had reached their limit, they turned to CTR for a lifeline. Through our dedicated efforts, we connected Gavin's family with renowned specialists at UCLA, facilitating a crucial second opinion that sparked newfound hope. Today, Gavin stands as a testament to the life-saving impact of timely intervention—a journey that exemplifies CTR's mission to transform despair into triumph for young cancer warriors and their families.
JESSE'S GLIOBLASTOMA BATTLE
JESSE'S GLIOBLASTOMA BATTLE: Connecting the Dots with CTR
Discover how Cancer Teamwork Response’s expert network “connects the dots” to help patients and families navigate complex healthcare issues. Read about Jesse’s journey from a daunting Glioblastoma diagnosis to hope and recovery, uniting top hospitals.
40 DAYS TO DIAGNOSIS - NOT 100
An Inaugural Collaboration: 'Haven's Story'
— A Triumph of Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
CTR WELCOMES MICHELLE ARROYO TO ITS TEAM!
CTR WELCOMES MICHELLE ARROYO TO ITS TEAM!
As CTR approaches its 18-month milestone, we are excited to share a significant development…
SLAYING CANCER WITH DATA
This week we will feature Amanda Haddock, President and founder of the Dragon Master Foundation. Amanda lost her son at age 16 to DIPG, and her dedication to him and her passion for curing brain cancer is remarkable. Read how Amanda turned tragedy into action.
“GRAY," THE BIGGEST LITTLE MAN
Michelle's world took an unexpected turn when her son, Grayson Arroyo, experienced a shift in his vision at the tender age of five. The diagnosis revealed a brain tumor, but it couldn't dampen Grayson's vibrant spirit. For seventeen years, he embraced life with unwavering courage, his journey marked by a tapestry of unique experiences and remarkable resilience. Read this week’s #GrayMay story of courage on our PAY IT FORWARD blog.
THE OTHER SIDE OF TRAGEDY
Amit is a young adult who was traveling with her family in Israel when a tragic accident occurred to her Dad. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries, leaving the family in shock while navigating through their loss and grief in another Country. Ten days after her Dad’s passing and as the family returned home to California, Amit began to have odd symptoms…READ THE FULL POST
WE’RE GOING GRAY IN MAY
May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month, also known as a time when we come together to support and amplify the voices of the brain tumor community. As someone who has assisted cancer patients throughout my career, the health issues I'm most known for are brain tumors, including malignant and benign tumors in adults and children. I often receive requests for assistance in this area because brain tumors are rare, complex, and frightening for patients and families.
Connecting the dots, Finding hope.
PART TWO - How I Was Connected With Candy:
My best friend, who I met through rowing on my community college crew team, knew Candy…
Colon Cancer awareness month
We’ve been shining a light every March since 2000 on colon cancer awareness, and we’ve been taught many ways to avoid it, but there’s so much more to it. So here are some personal and professional insights from our founder we’d like to share…
STATE OF EMERGENCY (ROOMS)
!!STATE OF EMERGENCY (ROOMS)!!
Emergency Rooms are hiring fewer ER doctors due to a physician shortage and to cut costs, as outlined in the article from NPR along with CTR insights…
From Fear to Gratitude: A Liver Cancer Survivor's Journey and How CTR Helped
Hello Everyone, My Name is David, and this is how I’m paying it forward:
Two years ago, I learned I had a rare liver cancer, and my only hope for a healthy future was a liver transplant…
The birth of a healthcare network
“I aim to collaborate with top hospitals and specialists to improve patient outcomes. Long wait times and heavy administrative burdens can add to patients’ stress during a new cancer diagnosis.”
— Candy Hammeras
The Long Road to a Cancer Diagnosis: A Personal Story
Claire Kennedy, CTR Patient
I knew something was wrong, but I truly thought my doctor would catch it. After I showed him the spreadsheet of my body temperature fluctuations– the first time I remember advocating for myself– he referred me to an infectious disease specialist…