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My Unsung Hero from Hidden Brain Media
From the acclaimed NPR podcast Hidden Brain, Laura shares her story about finding comfort in her appearance during chemotherapy from a medical technician.
ViewWildfire and Climate Change Forced Me to Move Across the Country. I Won't Be the Last.
From the Boston Globe Magazine, a personal take on the impact of climate change on where people decide to live.
ViewShades of Pink: Finding Hope in Fight Against Breast Cancer
From the Vineyard Gazette, a personal take on the color pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
ViewClinical Research as a Care Option/Interview with Laura Holmes Haddad
ViewThe COVID-19 Pandemic from a Cancer Survivor's Perspective
ViewA clinical trial saved my life. So why aren't more cancer patients enrolling?
A first-person essay on why clinical trial access is crucial for cancer patients.
ViewThis Is Cancer: The Changing Face of the Patient Experience
Writer Meg Barbor, MPH, wrote this article based on my presentation at the Association of Community Cancer Center's 2019 National Oncology Conference. I discussed the unique needs of the "Modern Cancer Patient," including the financial, emotional, and physical challenges, and urged oncology centers and practices to incorporate more resources for cancer patients.
View"Rethinking Patient Education in Oncology in the Age of Precision Medicine"
This article examines the challenges of expanding access to precision medicine for oncology patients and was published in the distinguished Journal of Precision Medicine.
ViewEverviolet Chats: Laura Holmes Haddad, Public Speaker, Breast Cancer Warrior, and Author of "This is Cancer"
Laura is interviewed by Keira Kotler, breast cancer survivor & founder of Everviolet.com, an organic clothing line for women.
ViewThis is Cancer: How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Turned a Young Mom into an Author and Precision Medicine Patient Advocate
Laura is interviewed about her experience with precision medicine on the Precision Medicine Podcast, created by Trapelo, a precision medicine platform.
ViewiHeartRadio Women's Watch Podcast
WBZ radio host Laurie Kirby interviewed Laura about her Stage IV cancer diagnosis.
ViewTandem Healing Podcast
Laura was interviewed by Shari Coskey, PhD, a psychologist who practices in the SF Bay Area. Listen to their lovely, honest (one hour!) conversation about getting through a health crisis and the lessons Laura learned from cancer.
ViewFrom Cancer Diagnosis to Survival: A Podcast Interview from RadioMD
Dr. Michael Roizen, MD, host of "YOU The Owners Manual Podcast" on RadioMD, interviewed Laura about her cancer experience.
ViewPreferred Company with Joel Markel
New Jersey's Preferred Radio & Beach Radio hosts Joel Markel and Marianne Levy interviewed Laura about her experience as a Stage IV breast cancer patient on their show "Preferred Company."
ViewPositive Living on VoiceAmerica
Radio host Patricia Raskin interviewed Laura about her book and her breast cancer journey.
ViewLiving with Metastatic Breast Cancer...”I’m Still Here and I Have So Much More to Do"
Malmo Karmo, author & CEO of the Tigerlily Foundation, writes about Laura's cancer fight for the Huffington Post.
ViewThe Kathryn Zox Show
VoiceAmerica radio host Kathryn Zox, known as "Your Social Worker with a Microphone," interviewed Laura about her book and how a cancer journey is so much more than the medical "stuff."
View"The Mountain Life" radio show / Utah NPR
Laura is interviewed about her cancer experience on KPCW's "The Mountain Life" show, an NPR affiliate in Park City, Utah.
ViewStrategies for Living Podcast
"Strategies for Living" is a daily radio/podcast program hosted by Family Therapist David McMillian, dedicated to helping listeners improve their quality of living in body, mind, spirit, and relationships. David interviewed Laura about her cancer experience and tips for getting through tough medical crises.
ViewThe Jim Engster Show on Talk 107.3FM
On the first hour of his show, Louisiana radio talk show host Jim Engster interviews Laura about her breast cancer journey and her book, "This is Cancer."
ViewIt's Your Turn on WISR
WISR / 680AM Pennsylvania radio host Dave Malarkey interviews Laura about "This is Cancer."
ViewGood News, Bad News on Breast Cancer Survival Rate
In this story for Healthline.com, Laura is interviewed about breast cancer, survivorship, clinical trials, and cancer research.
ViewCancer Survivor, Thriver, Warrior Laura Holmes Haddad on Pure Bliss Podcast
Maimoh Karmo's "Pure Bliss" Podcast features an intimate conversation with breast cancer thriver Laura Holmes Haddad.
ViewFighting for experimental cancer drugs. (As if fighting for your life isn’t hard enough.)
UCSF Health "Redefining possible" are words that Laura lives by and here she tells her story for the UCSF Health campaign.
ViewLeading by Example: Extraordinary Women Who are Making a Difference
Gentry Magazine's "Women of the Year" issue includes a profile of writer and thriver Laura Holmes Haddad.
ViewSmith Alumnae Quarterly / People News
The Smith College alumnae magazine mentions Smith College alum Laura Holmes Haddad's new nonfiction book, "This is Cancer."
ViewPodcast: A2A Alliance
The A2A Alliance founder and radio host Jeff Bell spotlights author and cancer survivor Laura Holmes Haddad.
ViewThe Truth About What Happens To Your Marriage When You Have Cancer
Refinery 29 publishes an excerpt from Laura's book, "This is Cancer: Everything You Need to Know, from the Waiting Room to the Bedroom."
View22 Women Share the Powerful Lessons They’ve Learned Through Breast Cancer
Classpass: The Warm Up Blog publishes a story on what 22 women have learned from having breast cancer and includes an excerpt from Laura Holmes Haddad.
ViewHow Breast Cancer Changed Me
UCSF Department of Radiology interviewed Laura about how her breast cancer diagnosis and journey affected her.
ViewNever Underestimate the Power of Support
Patient Resource Guide magazine publishes a story about Laura's breast cancer journey.
ViewImage, work of Marin cancer survivor illustrated on downtown Novato wall
Marin Independent Journal newspaper publishes a story about an artist who draws portraits of inspiring people around the country. She selected Laura for her spring 2016 installation in Marin County, California.
ViewJoe Biden, wife hold cancer roundtable at UCSF
San Francisco Chronicle publishes a story about Vice President and Mrs. Biden's visit to UCSF to promote precision medicine and meet with staff and patients at UCSF. Laura gives a presentation on the patient experience with precision medicine.
ViewThanksgiving evokes memories for Marin breast cancer survivor who underwent new treatment
Marin Independent Journal newspaper profiles Laura's remarkable cancer journey.
ViewBeating Breast Cancer with Coverage, Prevention and Precision Medicine
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services publishes a story about the promise of precision medicine and includes Laura's story.
ViewBlue Shield of California Patient Advocacy Video
Blue Shield of California wanted to put a human face to their members. Laura was selected to help Blue Shield CA employees understand the lives behind the diagnoses and numbers. She speaks about her cancer diagnosis, precision medicine and how clinical trials are different for insurance providers and patients alike.
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