This is the story of Keesha Furniss, the Warrior Princess from Memphis, Tennessee. Keesha Michelle Furniss was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastasized breast cancer in November 2013. At that time, Keesha was thirty years old and worked at a local daycare.  Metastatic breast cancer, also called stage IV or advanced breast cancer, is the most…

“Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.”  -Author Unknown Growing up, Helen Nielsen always knew there was a possibility that she would have polycystic kidney disease. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder in which cysts grow within the kidneys, causing the kidneys to enlarge and lose function over time. A child…

Every family has their own path to building their family. For some this is through pregnancy, for others, this is through adoption. Either of these paths may be an option in families where infertility is a factor. Infertility means not being able to become pregnant after a year of trying to get pregnant and having…

The good news is that testicular cancer is one of the most curable cancers. The bad news? Research has not verified why this cancer targets young men. Vincent Ortolano, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified urologist with over 30 years’ experience in treating patients with urological issues, including testicular cancer. “Various cancers attack patients at various…