Dr. Annette Chen

When Joyce developed a secondary form of cancer in her uterus, she began seeing OBGYN Dr. Anette Chen, with whom she formed an instant and lasting connection. They bonded over fashion (Chen’s revolving shoe collection was a frequent topic of their appointments) and a positive, reassuring approach to treatment.

Cody Blocker has known the Mallonees since his adolescence. He and Alex have worked together on everything from film posters to hybrid film screening/art shows, even a rap music video for their sixth grade math class about the powers of fractions. Cody has also done work for several of Joyce’s clients. When he’s not busy working with the Mallonees, Cody is an award-winning illustrator and digital painter whose work frequently graces the customized posters for the historic Fillmore in San Francisco. Both of Cody’s grandfathers passed away after long battles with cancer, and in 2017 Cody’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a prolonged chemotherapy treatment and two mastectomies, she is now cancer-free. Cody is extremely grateful for the oncologists and surgeons who helped save his mother’s life.

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