When Support Goes Beyond the Application
Patient StoriesAt just 11 months old, Everly was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic disorder that can cause tumors to develop along nerves. For...
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JAF Visits Wentworth-Douglass Hospital to Surprise Patients
PartnershipsOn Wednesday May 20th, the Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF) made a visit to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, New Hampshire to surprise patients who...
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month: How JAF Helps Lighten the Emotional Load of Cancer
HealthCareWhen someone hears the word “cancer,” they usually think of the physical toll—doctor visits, chemotherapy, radiation, fatigue. But at the Joe...
Reservations for Nine by George Beauregard
HealthCareAt its heart, Reservations for Nine is both a memoir and a medical journey — a deeply personal account of one family’s years-long battle with cancer....
The Healing Power of Music: A Note of Hope for Cancer Patients
HealthCareAt the Joe Andruzzi Foundation, we’ve long believed in the power of compassion and creativity to lift the human spirit. Recent research from...
Financial Toxicity Remains Daunting Throughout a Cancer Patient’s Journey
HealthCareThe Joe Andruzzi Foundation Programs team has a front-row seat each day to the financial challenges facing a cancer patient during treatment. A lot has...
Navigating Nutritional Challenges During Cancer Treatment: A Conversation with Melissa Gilman, MPH, RD, LDN
HealthCareA cancer diagnosis brings a multitude of challenges to a patient’s life, including with food. Cancer treatment often causes significant physical,...
A Very Special Visit for JAF’s President
HealthCareApril has been a month of milestones, emotions, and mission moments. Earlier this month, I saw the realization of a project I’ve been working on for...