Cancer Support & Resources for Patients
A Conversation with Christina Merrill, Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation
Imagine receiving a cancer diagnosis and feeling completely alone—unsure where to turn or how to cope. That’s the reality for so many patients and families.
Christina Merrill, founder and CEO of the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation and creator of the Cancer Buddy App, shares her remarkable journey building a lifeline of hope and support for people facing cancer. From launching free programs that provide housing, financial aid, emotional care, and therapy, to developing innovative digital tools like Cancer Buddy and Carelines that connect patients, survivors, and caregivers, Christina has dedicated her life to making sure no one goes through cancer alone.
Christina joins Cathy O’Brien on Inside the Wellspace to share how she turned empathy into national impact, the evolution of the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation, inspiring patient and donor stories, and how the Cancer Buddy app is transforming support and connection.
Learn more about Christina's work:
Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation: https://bonemarrow.org/donations/give-donation/
Cancer Buddy App: https://bonemarrow.org/cancerbuddy/