Category Archives: Patient Resources

Volunteering — close to the heart, and the hair

By Amy Poffenbarger | Published: October 30, 2012

Shannon was mourning the loss of her husband to cancer when she saw a Seattle Cancer Care Alliance flyer recruiting cosmetology/barber volunteers. Her imagination sparked. With 33 years of hair styling experience under her belt, Shannon knew she had something to offer. “It just showed up in my life and I had the time to [...]

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Join Vanessa for Bra Therapy 101 on Tuesdays

By Amy Poffenbarger | Published: October 15, 2012

Every Tuesday in October, Vanessa Skay, CFm, Certified Fitter after Mastectomy, for Seattle Cancer Care Alliance will answer your questions about bras, bra care, and the perfect bra fit on Shine cancer specialties store’s Facebook page. Vanessa has over six years of experience in this very specialized field. “My grandmother started a specialty bra boutique in [...]

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If you want to help… Helping is doing

By Amy Poffenbarger | Published: August 9, 2012

On Tuesday, we talked about how you can ask for help when you need it. But today, we’d like to come from the “helper’s” perspective and offer some suggestions on how to offer help. If someone you love is in cancer treatment, offer to help them get organized. Email is a convenient, inexpensive way to [...]

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Many hands make light work… How to help when someone has cancer

By Amy Poffenbarger | Published: August 7, 2012

When someone has cancer, it often takes a group effort to get through treatment. Often, when newly diagnosed with cancer, it’s hard to ask for help. Some feel embarrassed. You’re used to being the pillar of strength in your family. Sometimes friends and family members hang back when they hear one of their own has been [...]

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Madhouse crew keeps passion alive for raising money for cancer

By Sally James | Published: April 20, 2012

  The Madhouse Project is anything but crazy.  Five long-time college friends share a desire to make a difference. In 2005, when they started,  The Madhouse Project organizers could not possibly see where they would be eight years later. This dynamic group raised $150,000 last year for SCCA and finds that the years are adding [...]

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