Living with Kidney Cancer | Glenn's Story 9/1/2023 In 2010, while working abroad, Glenn Sykes received a kidney cancer diagnosis that would change his life’s direction.
Strong in Spirit — Maintaining a Positive Outlook Through Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Beyond 4/15/2022 Kimberly Reed's world shattered in 2012 when she lost her mother, grandmother and was diagnosed with cancer within 3 1/2 months. She says her positive outlook is what saved her life.
Finding My Inner Warrior After Losing My Hair from Chemotherapy 3/23/2022 After a breast cancer diagnosis, Lindsay was anxious about losing her hair. Shaving her head gave her back her confidence.
Joining the Breast Cancer Club | Katie's Story 10/19/2020 Shortly after turning 36, Katie Budris was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. In this personal essay, Katie details her experience before, during and after treatment, offering words of advice and comfort for those on a similar journey.
Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Denise's Story 3/5/2020 Cancer survivor, Denise Teter shares her story for Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
Taylor Family Story: Strength, Inspiration, Heartbreak and Moving Forward 11/21/2019 Before his passing in November 2017, Jason Taylor wrote about his glioblastoma diagnosis and reflected on his cancer journey. A few years after his death, his wife, Alicia wrote about her own experience on caring for a loved one with cancer and moving forward after loss. Read their heartfelt words to learn more about their story.
"Fear as Fuel" – Embracing Life After a Second Cancer Diagnosis 4/3/2019 While undergoing cancer treatment for the second time in her life, Marian Vallotton was determined to stare down her fear.
When Pancreatic Cancer Runs in the Family: Danielle’s Genetic Testing Journey 2/28/2019 Danielle’s genetic testing journey changed her life. Read how she’s taken charge of her health to get ahead of her family’s history of pancreatic cancer.
Tom and Alison's Story: Fighting Colon Cancer with Love 2/22/2018 Tom and Alison's first years of marriage were tested by Tom's colon cancer diagnosis, but their journey has only strengthened their love and inspired a community of support from those around them.
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