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| Cassandra Hogue (left) with her sister Caroline at a LIVESTRONG event |
Cassandra’s sister is a cancer survivor who was treated at Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center. Through her sister’s surgery, several rounds of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and most recently, proton therapy, Cassandra has been a solid source of support and comfort for her sister.
Cassandra recalls Caroline’s observation about their roles as patient and family member:
“Being a family member is equally as hard as being a patient, just in a different way.”
Cassandra has a special interest in quality of life issues and emotional/psychological support for both cancer survivors and their families. She knows first hand how a cancer diagnosis affects the entire family and can present difficult challenges for them.
In 2008, Cassandra joined the Penn Medicine LIVESTRONG ™ Challenge team and currently supports the LIVESTRONG ™ partnership as a grassroots leader for the southeastern Pennsylvania/ Delaware region.
As a contributor to the Focus On Cancer blog, Cassandra brings the perspective of a caregiver, cheerleader and (sometimes) travel planner for a family member with cancer.
Learn more about the LIVESTRONG ™ Cancer Survivorship Center at the Abramson Cancer Center.
Join the 2012 Penn Medicine/ CHOP LIVESTRONG ™ Challenge Team.
