Bringing order to the chaos of cancer.
I'm your steady, informed partner—part compassionate fellow traveler, part expert practical organizer.
My mission is to ensure no woman has to face the multifaceted challenges of cancer alone. Having navigated my own journey with Stage 3 colon cancer, I realized how profoundly the right kind of non-medical support can impact your life both during and after treatment. My approach merges a survivor's empathy with a producer's logistical skill. I provide actionable plans, hands-on support, and empathetic guidance to lighten your load.
My key areas of support:
My services are organized around these four main categories to address the logistical, emotional, and practical challenges you'll face.
Logistical & Practical Planning
Let me manage the coordination, scheduling, research, and tasks that drain your energy.
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Let me manage the coordination, scheduling, research, and tasks that drain your energy. From medical bills to appointments, there is a lot to keep track of, but you don't have to do it alone. I am a professional problem-solver skilled at bringing order to chaos and can help you set up an organized system for your medical records and paperwork. Together, we will create a clear plan for managing these logistical nightmares so you can focus on what truly matters.
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A diagnosis can leave your calendar feeling overwhelming and impossible to manage. I can help create a clear schedule of appointments, treatments, and other important dates. This structured approach allows us to bring order to your life and gives you a visual roadmap for your journey, reducing the daily burden of trying to remember every detail.
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Coordinating day-to-day services can feel like another daunting task on your plate. I can assist with the planning and communication needed to set up these essential support systems, such as meal trains, housekeeping, grocery shopping, or managing thank you notes. My calm, reliable support under pressure can help ensure that you and your family have what you need, freeing up your energy for healing and helping you maintain normalcy without being drained by every detail.
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Preparing for appointments can be overwhelming, especially with the fog of chemo brain. I can help you organize your thoughts and explore practical options, so you can clearly define your non-medical next steps at every stage of your journey. We will work together to prepare questions and ensure you are organized for your crucial appointments, so you can get the most out of every visit.
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Medical paperwork, bills, and records can quickly become a logistical nightmare. As a seasoned producer, I am a professional problem-solver skilled at bringing order to chaos. I can help you set up an organized system for your documents, creating a framework for managing all the information related to your journey. This ensures you have peace of mind and can find what you need when you need it.
Wellness Resource Connections
Helping you research trusted wellness practitioners, support services, and resources.
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Finding practitioners who truly understand the unique needs of someone navigating cancer treatment can be a frustrating journey in itself. I can assist you in researching and locating professionals, such as a nutritionist specializing in cancer care or a mindfulness coach, who understand the side effects you're experiencing and fit your specific needs.
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The discomfort cancer brings up in others often deepens the sense of isolation, highlighting the crucial need for support outside one's closest circle. I can help you research and locate support groups in your area, giving you a safe and knowledgeable space to talk through your feelings.
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When wellness suddenly feels out of reach, it can be overwhelming to find the right information and resources. I can help you explore practical options, assisting you in researching and identifying wellness resources and support services that align with your journey.
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My personal journey taught me that your body and needs can change, and what worked before may no longer be the best fit. I can help you explore new types of movement, hobbies, and activities that fit the body you are in now, helping you find a new kind of strength and embrace this new stage of your life.
Confidential Support
Listening with purpose. I provide the safe, non-judgmental space you need to unload everything so we can then sort through it together and build a clear, actionable plan.
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The discomfort cancer brings up in others often deepens the sense of isolation, highlighting the crucial need for support outside one's closest circle. I offer a safe, confidential space where you can speak freely about your worries and struggles with someone who truly understands.
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This is a place for you to admit the things you wish you had without the fear of burdening friends and family. Our conversations can cover things you wish you could incorporate into your life and needs that friends and family may not be providing.
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We can explore things you want to look into that you may not want to admit or discuss with your inner circle. My role is to provide an empathetic ear to listen to your worries and frustrations.
This process of getting everything out is a powerful first step toward taking action. I call this the 'Structured Unload,' and you can read about why it's so effective in my blog.
Post-Treatment Navigation
Helping you organize your thoughts and explore practical options, so you can clearly define your non-medical next steps at every stage of your journey.
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The challenges didn't magically end when treatment did. Declared "cancer-free," I faced the daunting task of rebuilding a life that felt foreign. This is the phase where my personal experience offers deep insight. I can help you create a personalized recovery roadmap and find resources for physical rehabilitation or managing late effects.
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I help you navigate emotional adjustments, address body image concerns, and find your footing when everything feels uncertain. I also provide an ongoing partnership for thriving long after treatment.
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This phase is critical, and my personal experience offers deep insight. We will create a comprehensive "Actionable Transition Plan" so you can prepare for your post-treatment journey. This helps you to clearly define your non-medical next steps at every stage of your journey.
Read more about my own experience in my journal post: 'Navigating the Post-Treatment Transition'
Our Services
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Tier 1: The Navigator: Guiding Your Plan
What this looks like: We begin with a Welcome Consultation to determine your top priorities. From there, we create a Personalized Action Plan to give you a clear roadmap to execute on your own.
Focus: Essential guidance for navigating the non-medical aspects, structuring initial support, and identifying key resources. Ideal for getting organized and establishing clarity. We will help you organize initial information and can provide frameworks for managing documents related to your journey. Includes space for processing during check-ins.
Ideal For: The woman wanting guidance to create a clear plan, who can manage most execution with some direction.
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Tier 2: The Advocate: Partnering in Action
What this looks like: This tier includes all the services of the Navigator, plus an active partnership. I would help you research and locate 2-3 practitioners and assist with the initial appointment booking or setup for services like meal delivery.
Focus: Comprehensive support with active coordination for women needing more hands-on help managing logistics during treatment or recovery. Includes ongoing guidance to navigate decisions and dedicated listening support. My support may include practical coordination such as researching specific non-medical resources (e.g., meal delivery options) or setting up organizational systems for appointments.
Ideal For: Women needing more driven assistance managing tasks during treatment or recovery.
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Tier 3: The Guardian: Comprehensive Hands On Management
What this looks like: This tier includes all services of The Navigator and The Advocate. Plus, I would assist with booking wellness appointments, sourcing specialized products, and proactively provide assistance. We would have a scheduled weekly call to ensure consistent support.
Focus: Premium, highly personalized, proactive support with extensive practical assistance to manage and execute your non-medical plan.
Ideal For: Women needing the highest levels of practical support, especially during intensive treatment or complex transitions.
“Strictly Non-Medical & Professional: My role complements your medical team, focusing on practical management support, not clinical therapy.”
Our Process
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Complimentary Consultation
An initial chat to connect, discuss your needs, and see if my action-oriented approach is the right fit for you.
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Your Onboarding Session
This is where action begins with my "Structured Unload" process. We work together to get every worry and task onto paper, transforming overwhelm into order. The goal is to extract your true priorities and define 1-3 achievable goals so you can move forward with clarity and focus.
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Support Calls
Check-ins to review progress on our goals, discuss managed tasks, and adapt our focus as your journey evolves.
Your Path Forward Starts Here.
The first step is a complimentary consultation. It’s an initial chat to connect, discuss your needs, and see if my action-oriented approach is the right fit for you.