Julie Wilson

Jan 15, 2025 | 929thebeat.com | Julie Wilson

A recent survey has sparked a lively discussion among Americans about the appropriate duration for holiday cheer. The findings reveal a surprising segment of the population – nearly 45% – who are perfectly content to keep their Christmas decorations up year-round. This sentiment challenges the traditional notion of a designated holiday season and suggests a growing appreciation for festive cheer throughout the year. Annie Jones, a mother of five, exemplifies this sentiment.

Aug 7, 2023 | curetoday.com | Julie Wilson

Sometimes my communication style pushes against that of my health care team, and it leads to confusion and frustration. I am anecdotal and describe my experiences as a patient with an intimate insider’s perspective. I am on the receiving end of a recommended prescription that my oncologist has learned about from a recent FDA-approved treatment that is accompanied by a list of common side effects and statistics for increased life expectancy all provided by a pharmaceutical company.

Jul 31, 2023 | curetoday.com | Julie Wilson

In January 2016, my then oncologist swiveled in his stool, looked at me and said, “So we have this clinical trial that I believe you would qualify for…” and I looked at him like he had completely lost his mind. This conversation took place right after the “staging of my cancer,” right on the heels of me receiving the results of a PET scan which lit up like a Christmas tree and brought my sisters, my husband and me to our knees. I was stunned. I thought to myself, “Is he kidding?