Survivor Journeys
Satish Venkata’s journey with follicular lymphoma. Outwit. Outplay. Outlast! “In the depths of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” Has there ever been...
Jannette Johnson discusses her experiences with two cancer diagnoses. Hi, my name is Jannette and I’m a two-time cancer survivor. The first time I was diagnosed was in 2010...
Ironman Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds compares his triathlon training to his cancer journey. I thought I had conquered life’s ultimate physical challenge when I crossed the finish line at the Ironman Florida triathlon in November 2021 at age...
Yvonne Ditoro shares how advocating for herself was key to her cancer journey. When I came back from vacation in February 2023, I suddenly developed a violent, nonstop cough....
Stephen Brown describes how his love for competition set him apart after his cancer diagnosis. “My MO for as long as I’ve been diagnosed is to build bridges, expand...
How Brent Burgesser defeated an unforeseen diagnosis of metastatic cancer. “They told my parents I wouldn’t make it to Christmas,” Brent Burgesser explains. “Today, I’m cancer-free—living proof that miracles...
Roxanne Caletena recalls the day she got diagnosed and the changes she had to make to her life plan. My name is Roxanne, and I am from Anchorage, Alaska....
How Eugenia Horan trusted her gut about her diagnosis. On February 15, 2019, a five-centimeter tumor was found in the apex of my right lung, along with another atop my right bronchus....
Shannon Hartey describes the lifelong impact of her pediatric cancer diagnosis. I was diagnosed with cancer in 1994 at just six years of age. While treatment thankfully led to...
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. Kirsten Leynes and her family experienced cancer through the...