Pfizer’s This is Living with Cancer™ Support for Cancer Patients and Caregivers
Thank you Pfizer for sponsoring this post. Join Pfizer’s #InspirationLives initiative by sharing your story with the hashtag on Facebook and Instagram to support and inspire those who have been affected by cancer, and be sure to check out the LivingWith™ mobile app available via iTunes and Google Play!
Young Breast Cancer Survivor Diagnosed at Age 31
I am a young breast cancer survivor. On September 25, 2009, I became part of the group no one ever wants to belong. Eight years ago, over the phone, I heard the dreaded words, “You have cancer.”
Helping Others After My Cancer Diagnosis
Shortly after being diagnosed, I decided I would do something good with what I was given. After that, it became my duty to share my story and help others facing cancer. As I came to learn, cancer is so much more than just the diagnosis and treatment. It’s a lifelong journey that changes the way you live life.
Lack of Cancer Resources 8 Years Ago
At the time, there were not many easily accessible tools to help those affected by cancer. I really had to search for relevant online groups and navigate the many articles and books out there.
Pfizer’s This is Living with Cancer™
Thankfully, now, through Pfizer’s novel initiative This is Living with Cancer™, Pfizer is sharing inspirational posts, tools and support for those living with cancer. This is Living with Cancer is a national awareness program that includes a mobile app for anyone living with cancer called LivingWith™. It is designed to help manage some of the daily challenges faced by people living with cancer.
As a young adult with young children, I would have loved to have the mobile app, LivingWith, which helps patients and caregivers build a network of support and organize key documents. It also enables patients and their loved ones to record certain important information, track mood and pain and learn about local events and nutrition. People can download the LivingWith app at no charge via the Apple store, Google app store, or via www.ThisIsLivingWithCancer.com.
I am so excited that there is an app now that can help other cancer patients like me and their caregivers. Now there is help for managing life with cancer that organizes important information in one place.
For more information and to download the LivingWith mobile app, please visit www.ThisIsLivingWithCancer.com. Patients and their loved ones also can find the initiative on Facebook and Instagram.
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of CLEVER, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
Rachel K. Belkin, M.Ed, is a journalist and writer with over 15 years of expertise in travel, business and marketing education, health, and local Austin, Texas events.
With a Master's degree in education from Texas State University and a Business Foundations Certification from The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, Rachel's extensive background is highlighted by her published works and contributions to prestigious publications, including HuffPost, Hometalk, Matador Network, AP News, and MSN.com, as well as on her own platforms, Rachel K. Belkin, Elkin Bay, and Probe the Globe.
Beyond her accomplishments in writing, Rachel is a sought-after educator, teaching businesses effective marketing strategies and content creation techniques. Notably, she successfully built a blog from scratch in 2008, ultimately selling it for six figures in 2021.
Rachel's commitment to advocacy is exemplified by her role on the Breast Cancer Resource Center Advisory Council, particularly contributing to the success of the Young Survivor Project. Rachel is also an experienced public speaker with appearances on TV segments for Fox 7 Austin, KXAN, and CBS Austin and as a speaker at conferences and professional networking meetings for business owners and cancer survivors.
