R-Mission

02/12/2016

Once in a while, we all need to see what cancer gave us, rather than what it took away.

Sadly, we cancer survivors are often measured by what we’ve lost to cancer. I would like to put something back in the space left by all the things taken away.

11/03/2015

What an inspiring read! Then again, every cancer survivor's story is inspirational. What's yours?

One day, my body betrayed me. It’s not supposed to do that when you are 25. It is supposed to be a time of discovery, success, and excitement. It is supposed to be about the incredible journey into...

08/04/2015

To all the future doctors out there..here is some good advice! To all the rest of you, what would you add?

No matter what type of physician you may be, and what type of news you are delivering, you become the single most important person in the world to your patients because you are there at the start of their journey, you are at the helm of their survival.

07/29/2015

"Though cancer can affect every single element of your life in treatment and for long after, it's not who you are". Well said!

The truth is that though cancer can affect every single element of your life, in treatment and for long after, it's not who you are. The truth is that though you are fighting, it's never all your doing. The truth is that though you have cancer, though I had cancer:

05/19/2015

What are your thoughts on the word "cured"?

A leukemia specialist wrestles with using the word “cured,” and chooses to tone it down.

05/08/2015

Wish these were actually available in Hallmark...what card would you design?

Los Angeles–based designer Emily McDowell was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 24, enduring nine months of chemo and radiation before going into remission. “The most difficult part of my illness wasn’t losing my hair, or being erroneously called ‘sir’ by Starbucks baristas, or sickne…

05/07/2015

Great advice for those questioning what to say in difficult situations. Have any tips of your own?

When Susan had breast cancer, we heard a lot of lame remarks, but our favorite came from one of Susan's colleagues. She wanted, she needed, to visit Susan after the surgery, but Susan didn't feel...

05/05/2015

After last year's great success, Chalik & Chalik law offices are happy to announce their Second Annual Survivor Scholarship. The scholarship is open to those brave individuals who have fought against the odds and won! They would like to reward their courage and determination. The scholarship is open to those who have beaten cancer and wish to pursue a higher education.

Chalik & Chalik's Annual Survivors Scholarship is aimed at those who have survived a serious medical diagnosis and are moving forward in their lives.

03/19/2015

Well said!

It took me a long time to be able to say I was a cancer patient. Now that my treatment is done, I’m struggling to figure out who I am.

02/13/2015

Have a good Shabbos from your friends at R-Mission!

12/23/2014

This Chanukah, say thank you for all your miracles! Happy Chanukah from your friends at R-Mission!

12/16/2014

Happy Chanukah from your friends at R-Mission