My name is Jeff Vander Zanden, and I’m a lifelong resident of Wisconsin. In 2000, my depression and severe anxiety led to panic attacks. I was started on a common antidepressant, and while that helped, my anxiety was barely under control. My psychiatrist added a medication called nefazodone, and within a couple of weeks my anxiety decreased substantially—with no side effects. This was life-changing!
My name is Aileen and I am married to my husband, Nick. We both work and live in the Boston area with our almost 3-year-old daughter. We are a very typical family and enjoy a love of the outdoors and traveling with our little girl. She loves spending time with her family and friends and her most beloved cat, Belle.
Hello my name is Michael Thompson I’m from Ankeny, Iowa and I am 61 years old. My cancer story began with a recurring, minor throat irritation and earache. They would come and go over the course of several months. I did mention them to my family doctor a couple times, but there was no resolution. I eventually went to an ear, nose and throat doctor suspecting that I had some sort of inner ear infection, but instead I was diagnosed with cancer.
We couldn’t believe we were this close to the finish line and I couldn’t receive the chemotherapy treatment that was best for me.
My name is Jeff Vander Zanden, and I’m a lifelong resident of Wisconsin. In 2000, my depression and severe anxiety led to panic attacks. I was started on a common antidepressant, and while that helped, my anxiety was barely under control. My psychiatrist added a medication called nefazodone, and within a couple of weeks my anxiety decreased substantially—with no side effects. This was life-changing!
My name is Aileen and I am married to my husband, Nick. We both work and live in the Boston area with our almost 3-year-old daughter. We are a very typical family and enjoy a love of the outdoors and traveling with our little girl. She loves spending time with her family and friends and her most beloved cat, Belle.
Hello my name is Michael Thompson I’m from Ankeny, Iowa and I am 61 years old. My cancer story began with a recurring, minor throat irritation and earache. They would come and go over the course of several months. I did mention them to my family doctor a couple times, but there was no resolution. I eventually went to an ear, nose and throat doctor suspecting that I had some sort of inner ear infection, but instead I was diagnosed with cancer.
Our sweet, faithful Jasmine was diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoma on January 28th, 2020. She was only seven years old. At diagnosis our pediatrician sent us to the children’s hospital to begin treatment. We learned all about how long and involved the process would be. As with all chemo, the treatment has its ups and downs, but our Jasmine pushed through.
My name is Tiffanie. I am a mom of two (Harper and Finn), wife and nurse. In January of 2020 myson, Finn, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. No amount of medical education,training or experience prepares you for the news that your child has cancer. It feels like an out ofbody experience. I felt helpless, heartbroken, and numb.
