“A Cancer Warrior’s Perspective: A Practical Guide for Loved Ones to Support Young Adults Fighting Cancer”

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Wendy Santana

“Imagine finding out about a severe health crisis in your late twenties, when you’re potentially just about to solidify your career path, establish financial stability, plan your family, or get a true understanding of what your priorities are in life. Having cancer at this stage in your life comes with its own unique set of challenges. Therefore, I decided to…

“One Hundred and Twenty-Six Days, The Unthinkable Journey”

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Wendy Santana

I can’t imagine the unbearable grief that a parent goes through after the death of their child or even how helpless a parent must feel when their son or daughter is diagnosed with an incurable disease. I have often said how grateful I am that it was me who battled brain cancer and not my son. But I’m also fortunate…

“From Attendee to Speaker Series” Interview with Emily Lippert

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Wendy Santana

The Inside Scoop — a behind the scenes look at an ABTA Regional Educational Meeting (post 2 of 3) An interview with the ABTA’s Program Manager, Emily Lippert One of the most enjoyable aspects for me in serving as a patient panelist during the American Brain Tumor Association’s (ABTA) “Regional Patient & Family Meeting” in partnership with the Keck School…

FUNNY FARM GIRL

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Wendy Santana

Using humor to convey messages of Hope, Healing, and Happiness during a medical crisis. “I’ve realized the final stage of healing is using what has happened to you to help others. If these words are able to help even one person walking a similar path, this book will be a win.” Hay Kelly (pun intended). Thanks for the chance to…

Love, Loss, and Life

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Wendy Santana

Hello Steve. Thank you for the opportunity to interview you about your book, If You Love Me, Take Me Now. Although it was published five years ago, and the journey that you wrote about took place between 2004 and 2006, the theme and messages are remarkably timely for what people are currently experiencing with the COVID-19 pandemic. You have a…