Cancer Survivor Stories
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Overcoming Cancer Challenges During Pregnancy
Harley Durham received chemotherapy while pregnant with her son, now 3 years old. My name is Harley Durham and when I was 22 weeks pregnant, I was diagnosed with...
Finding Highs in the Lows
Jatin Goyal reflects on his cancer experience as a young child in Delhi. In a small village in Rajasthan, India, my family lived happily in a simple home. Life...
Fit for Treatment: Facing Cancer Twice at Peak Fitness Level
Pamela Hess discusses her increased faith in doctors after her two battles with cancer. I am fortunate to be a two-time cancer survivor! Life in my early 40s took...
Overcoming Endometrial and Throat Cancer
Sherri Gehrdes shares her experience with two cancer diagnoses in her late 50s. Hi! My name is Sherri and I am 61 years old. I am a recent cancer...
A Future Full of Hope: How Cancer Led Me to My True Purpose
Utilizing animal therapy fuels Lisa Miskella’s new dream. I never imagined that a cancer diagnosis would redefine my life in the most unexpected way. When I was diagnosed in...
Highlighting the Importance of Cancer Screening, Even After Treatment
Alison Ullrich is letting her strength speak for her. I had a routine yearly mammogram, like I’ve had since age 40. This time was different because I was called...
Moving Through Life with a Newfound Strength and Perspective
Abigail Whittmore is reassessing and embracing what truly matters after her cancer diagnosis. In April 2023, at just 21 years old, I was diagnosed with plasmacytoma of the bone,...
Cancer Experience Leads to Research Encouragement
After her own cancer journey, Cindy Caporaso is advocating that patients are seen as real people and not just statistics. My name is Cindy and in November 2022, I...
Finding Strength in the Unexpected: My Journey with Cancer
A surprise diagnosis with a rare and aggressive form of cancer gave Joe Fornasiero a surprising "new perspective on life."
Treatment Leads to Remission for Ewing Sarcoma
High School Student diagnosed with rare cancer shares story to raise awareness.
