Laurel Interviewed by Colon Cancer Alliance, April 2017
Laurel Hillerson-Spear has gone through 50+ rounds of chemo after showing symptoms at age 31. She is currently enrolled in a clinical trial several hours from her home in California. Last year, she started an organization help young adults and their families after a cancer diagnosis called Fiona’s Family House and has been a longtime […]
Young Adult Cancer Article from Medscape
Published on Jan 31, 2017 on Medscape (http://www.medscape.com/):
Rising rates of cancer in young adults
This is from a Medscape article that was published on 12/20/2016: The Rise in Colorectal Cancer Among Younger Adults We start with disturbing news about the increase in colorectal cancer in younger patients. Researchers aren’t sure why this is occurring. The American Cancer Society predicts 136,000 new cases in 2016, of whom 1 in 7 will be […]
Give a Gift of Support to Young Families Facing Cancer
This holiday season we invite you to give the gift of support to young families facing cancer. It is the perfect opportunity to give a meaningful gift that has a real impact on the lives of others. Fiona’s Family House co-founders Laurel Hillerson-Spear and Gary Hillerson, along with board member Karen Delaney, plan to give […]
Give a Gift of Support- A Letter From Laurel
Below is a letter as part of our holiday giving series from our co-founder Laurel Hillerson-Spear inviting you to give the gift of support to young families with cancer this holiday season. Dear Friends, As the year draws to a close I gratefully reflect how my life has changed in 2016. In the past 11 […]
Give the Gift of Support- A Letter From Co-Founder Gary
Below is a letter as part of our holiday giving series from our co-founder Gary Hillerson inviting you to give the gift of support to young families with cancer this holiday season. Dear Friends, Cancer is a horrible disease that takes an incredible toll on cancer patients. It also inflicts major change and stress on […]
Give a Gift of Support- A Letter From Board Member Karen
Below is a letter as part of our holiday giving series from our co-founder Laurel Hillerson-Spear inviting you to give the gift of support to young families with cancer this holiday season. Dear Friends, This is my reason to give a meaningful gift this year to Fiona’s Family House. My incredible niece Rachel, seen here […]
Offering Appropriate Help
Appropriate Help for YAs When a family member or friend is diagnosed with cancer, many of us are impacted emotionally, and many of us struggle with knowing how to best “be there” for that person. This post includes some tips we’ve compiled to help you know what can be helpful, and what can be unhelpful […]
Insomnia Shopping. Who’s With Me?
In her recent NY Times article When a Couch is More Than a Couch, author Nina Riggs chronicles one YA’s shopping journey while living with terminal breast cancer. She draws some interesting conclusions and even finds hope through shopping. As a fellow “terminal cancer mom,” I can relate to this article more than you might […]
Swing Dance Fundraiser
On October 15, 2016, come dance the night away, listen to great live music, enjoy a beverage or two, and win some awesome raffle prizes! All proceeds benefit Fiona’s Family House. Hope to see you there! Dance the Night Away October 15, 2016 from 6PM-9PM Felton Community Hall 6191 Hwy 9 Felton, CA
