Written by Valaree DonFrancesco on September 25, 2020

My name is Jan and in January 2018 life changed for my husband and me as we knew it. I was on the operating room table to have gastric sleeve surgery. I had six months of intense and detailed medical tests prior to the surgery…. Read More
Written by Valaree DonFrancesco on September 4, 2020

Rare Cancer Day is an annual awareness day devoted to shining a light on rare cancers and the issues people living with them face. Spearheaded by the NORD Rare Cancer Coalition®, which is composed of 27 rare cancer-specific member organizations, Rare Cancer Day is observed on September 30 to highlight… Read More
Written by Valaree DonFrancesco on October 1, 2019

Life was busy in 2010 with work, volunteering and engaging with our sons’ sports schedules. Being tired was just part of our eventful lifestyle. Consequently, when we received my diagnosis of stage IV intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma at the age of 46, we were shocked. We believed we were investigating… Read More