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Makenna DeMatteo

Makenna DeMatteo

By Maggie Cameron / October 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Makenna DeMatteo

Makenna is 14 years old and was diagnosed with EHE in June 2022. Makenna shared about her EHE diagnosis, “It has changed my life by showing me that I should be grateful for the things I have in my life. Examples of those would be my family, my friends, just being able to take a […]

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Bridget Zito⁠

Bridget Zito

By Maggie Cameron / October 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Bridget Zito

“The most difficult part of being diagnosed with EHE and living with it is how much it has changed me and my family. I have been so sick, I have lost so much weight, I barely have any energy, and I experience pain every day. My EHE is only in my liver. My family and […]

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Aimee Liebert

Aimee Liebert

By Maggie Cameron / October 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Aimee Liebert

“Cancer is very silent to others, but very loud for the individual who is diagnosed. Most people look at me like I am a normal, healthy person, and l know question “Is she really sick?!” You can’t see my scar or my constant pains, worry, and stress. EHE has made me more aware and positive […]

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Colin Straub⁠

Colin Straub

By Maggie Cameron / October 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Colin Straub

Colin was diagnosed in 2021 with this one-in-a-million cancer. “EHE has changed my life because it has limited some of the sports and activities I can do. Before my diagnosis I had a lot of abdominal pain that impacted the sports I love, but with treatment I am able to keep playing baseball and basketball […]

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Amy Houston

Amy Houston

By Maggie Cameron / October 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Amy Houston

“EHE has changed every aspect of my life, and surprisingly, a lot of them, for the good. You think of a cancer diagnosis affecting the physical body, which it does. But for me, the most challenging part has been in my mind. Coming to terms with this new unwanted adjective/label, cancer patient, has been surreal. […]

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Scanxiety

Scanxiety

By Maggie Cameron / May 23, 2022 / Comments Off on Scanxiety

What is scanxiety? Scanxiety describes the apprehension felt by people with cancer as they wait for their next scan. It’s a form of anticipatory anxiety. Scans are like emotional roulette. You’re trying really hard not to worry about the unknown, but your body has other plans. Recognizing the Signs of Scanxiety Symptoms of scanxiety vary […]

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