The Lowdown on Cancer focuses on the impact of cancer on lives and on the things that give us hope. From the pain of learning you have cancer to innovative new treatments offered by the best and brightest, we’ll give you the Lowdown.
Yes, cancer sucks. But you are not alone. And we are not without hope!
Kent was traveling a lot for work, enjoying life with his wife, Bonnie, on the weekends. “Life was running smooth.” Then Kent discovered a lump in his breast, by his nipple. “Like any red-blooded American male, I ignored it!” It wasn’t until he noticed...
We recently met Delia, who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at age 28. Now we bring you Bret’s story. Bret Miller was a seemingly normal 24-year-old, athletic, healthy guy, with a mass in his right breast since the age of 17. “The first time I...
Experts agree that mammograms are the best screening test for women at average risk for breast cancer. But they don't all agree on the age at which a woman should start or whether she should be screened every year or every two years. The youngest...
“I’m sorry, but you have breast cancer.”
I survived stage 3 breast cancer. While being infused with this new, life-saving medication, I often thought, “How did this medication get to me?”
“I was born in Minneapolis, early, with a birth defect called spina bifida. That really didn’t affect much of my growing up, except for a few surgeries as I was growing, and one immediately following my birth to close the hole in my spine. Other than...
We asked CANCER FUND founder and managing director, Anthony Bajoras, to share what drove him to start this impact venture fund. What do you regret today? What will you regret 10 years from now? 20? If you’re like me, your greatest regrets will be those...
It's a question we are getting a lot these days: Should cancer patients get the new COVID Vaccine? We asked renowned oncologist, Dr. Rachna Shroff, for her take on the safety and risks of the vaccine. Dr. Shroff provides a comprehensive look at the...
Some people are surprised when they learn that CANCER FUND is an investment firm. But the folks behind the scenes aren’t a bunch of Wall Street suits, we are real people, motivated to make a real impact in the lives of cancer patients and their loved...
It’s time to take a step back and pull aside the curtain to share with you the story behind CANCER FUND. Please join Ann as she speaks with CANCER FUND founder, Anthony Bajoras, for a very raw, emotional look at how this organization came to be, and how...
The Lowdown on Cancer was created to inspire and empower individuals touched by cancer to take an active role in bringing innovation to patients. If you're part of our community, then you're likely familiar with co-founder Ann Low. We wanted to take a...
The Problem Mihir’s Story Meet Mihir Vora, one of CANCER FUND’s early supporters and collaborators. His story is likely to sound like many you’ve heard before. A healthy, typical life: Education, job, marriage. Everything going in the right direction. And...
The First Fight Picture a young newlywed, just starting her adult life. 23 year old Mary was a new college graduate, newly married, and working her first job. It was the one year of her life she didn’t have health insurance - but she was young and felt...
Have you tried to write in hopes that would help you deal with grief? Wisdo tells us about how he honored his father. #griefjourney #grieving #cancer #lowdownoncancer https://youtu.be/Y1Zzy8kzH74
Insurance can be a difficult process with a diagnosis. The Lowdown gives you some great tips! https://youtu.be/9rHeMa6HbQ4
Being a "survivor" is not as easy as you would think. Nanea tells about her emotions around surviving. https://youtu.be/JfyNF6oSC78
Chemo does things to your body you have no idea about. Maimah talks about her chemo journey https://youtu.be/OStQvw7jBJ4
Oh, My Cancer's Hurting! Tell the truth, have you played the #cancercard #cancerisabutthole #canceriscancer #lowdownoncancer https://youtu.be/RVbHu4gE2Cs
Did your doctor talk to you about PTSD after cancer? What part of cancer sets off your emotions? https://youtu.be/o9_zjtrprLs
Not everyone has a significant other to support them. Maimah tells her story. https://youtu.be/0-TOSo8hYHU
Grief has no timeline. You have to learn to live with the pain and understand it. https://youtu.be/MqERmcDYsPk
This is your process and your emotions are valid, you are not alone. https://youtu.be/NlP3W81QrF8
Understanding everyday activities will be hard. It's ok, that's normal. Chemo sucks! https://youtu.be/8_CGGffXTpY
Even the strongest person can be overwhelmed with panic attacks. Sometimes the thought of the next one is worse than the one you just had. https://youtu.be/CwRx5aQITwQ
What to expect when you were not expecting takes a different path. In a cancer way. #lowdowncancer #cancer https://youtu.be/MT421nHJnb0
Spiritually support can direct us to help others and show the people around us that even though we are or have suffered we can find a way to bring light to a dark situation. https://youtu.be/hLMO8TFf9WQ
Did you get a cancer binder? Some do and some don't. It's the same with these cancer classes. Some get a lot from it and some don't because they are overwhelmed with questions and fear. https://youtu.be/JRofrAKHwEI
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*BioAccel is tax-exempt under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, EIN 26-2751302.The mission of BioAccel is to accelerate the development of new companies and biomedical products by providing entrepreneurs with the needed training, mentoring, and early-stage funding support. Information concerning BioAccel including financial information, its purpose, and its tax returns, may be obtained without cost by writing to our principal place of business at the following address: BioAccel 4602 N 16th Street, Suite 303 Phoenix, AZ 85016, or by calling BioAccel at (602) 385-3210. Your contribution is deductible to the extent permitted by federal law and will help BioAccel meet its mission. Donations solicited and accepted by BioAccel are limited to: Arizona, Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Vermont, and Puerto Rico.
*BioAccel is tax-exempt under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, EIN 26-2751302.The mission of BioAccel is to accelerate the development of new companies and biomedical products by providing entrepreneurs with the needed training, mentoring, and early-stage funding support. Information concerning BioAccel including financial information, its purpose, and its tax returns, may be obtained without cost by writing to our principal place of business at the following address: BioAccel 4602 N 16th Street, Suite 303 Phoenix, AZ 85016, or by calling BioAccel at (602) 385-3210. Your contribution is deductible to the extent permitted by federal law and will help BioAccel meet its mission. Donations solicited and accepted by BioAccel are limited to: Arizona, Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Vermont, and Puerto Rico.
*BioAccel is tax-exempt under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, EIN 26-2751302.The mission of BioAccel is to accelerate the development of new companies and biomedical products by providing entrepreneurs with the needed training, mentoring, and early-stage funding support. Information concerning BioAccel including financial information, its purpose, and its tax returns, may be obtained without cost by writing to our principal place of business at the following address: BioAccel 4602 N 16th Street, Suite 303 Phoenix, AZ 85016, or by calling BioAccel at (602) 385-3210. Your contribution is deductible to the extent permitted by federal law and will help BioAccel meet its mission. Donations solicited and accepted by BioAccel are limited to: Arizona, Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Vermont, and Puerto Rico.