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Inspiration Jorge Ginzo and Artist Oscar Montoya are part of the Brushes with Cancer program at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami. Jorge is a survivor of Colon cancer and in this episode, Jorge and Oscar share the unexpected similarities in their personal stories and how they continually advocate for early testing among men.
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Brushes with Cancer: A Journey of Healing, Connection, and Art
Cancer takes and takes so much from us—our certainty, our time, our sense of control, sometimes it even our sense of self. But in the midst of trauma it can reveal something extraordinary: the resilience of the human spirit. I got involved with Brushes with Cancer because I believe in the power of storytelling, our
The Friendship Bridge
Ericka Weiffenbach first heard of Brushes with Cancer from the Bresties Women’s Group of Northern Illinois, which she joined after receiving her diagnosis. Still new, she felt alone and lacking a community of people going through a similar life change. At the time, she hadn’t shared her diagnosis publicly and she couldn’t escape the feeling
Take a Peek Behind the Scenes of Twist Out Cancer’s Clinical Programming: The Science and Magic
A cancer diagnosis brings with it an avalanche of emotions. Prime among them are ones that most people would assume like shock, sadness, and fear. But there are so many more types of emotions, and layers of nuance to each of them, experienced by survivors and caregivers. These include anticipatory grief, clarity, guilt or shame,
When Art Meets Grief: Re Jin Lee’s Tribute to Love and Loss
Art has the power to heal, inspire, and connect us in ways words often cannot. For acclaimed sculptor Re Jin Lee, participating in Twist Out Cancer’s Brushes with Cancer program was a profound experience that allowed her to use her artistic talents to support someone navigating the complexities of grief and cancer. Re Jin met
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