Your Cancer Stories
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A Cancer Diagnosis After Six Months of Symptoms
Yvonne Ditoro shares how advocating for herself was key to her cancer journey.
Champion to Championing Cancer Patients
Stephen Brown describes how his love for competition set him apart after his cancer diagnosis.
Beating a Rare Blood Cancer
How Brent Burgesser defeated an unforeseen diagnosis of metastatic cancer.
Remaining Strong When Expectations Change
Roxanne Caletena recalls the day she got diagnosed and the changes she had to make to her life plan.
Fighting Through Advanced Lung Cancer
How Eugenia Horan trusted her gut about her diagnosis.
30 Years After Childhood Cancer
Shannon Hartey describes the lifelong impact of her pediatric cancer diagnosis.
A Surprising Diagnosis of a Rare Childhood Cancer
A trip to a local clinic for a simple cold led to a stunning discovery and a family’s passionate advocacy for lifesaving cancer research.
Discovering Faith, True Beauty, and Confidence During and After Cancer
Karen Rice shares her beliefs on continuing to live passionately while diagnosed with cancer.
A Season that Turned into Victory
Yaneiry Francisco describes the feeling after being diagnosed with cancer.
Getting Diagnosed With Lung Cancer During the Pandemic
After a shocking diagnosis, Natalie Brown is on a mission for advocacy.
