Survivorship Series
Have you been touched by cancer? Read inspiring stories from other cancer survivors about their experience coping with a diagnosis and navigating treatment and survivorship concerns. Discover how they found strength, courage, and hope in difficult times.
Mental Health Therapy Helped Me Endure Cancer and Life
For Glenn, navigating stage 4 cancer and life post-treatment required coping skills he had spent years honing.
Facing Cancer, Finding Strength: Jeffrey’s Story
Coping with incurable cancer, Jeffrey shares how he reframed his life-changing diagnosis.
Slowing Down Is Not Failure
A cancer diagnosis isn't keeping Siobhan from doing the work she loves. She goes at her pace — no one else's.
Survivor’s Guide: Stick Together, Seek Support, Seize the Day
An artist reflects on the importance of cancer support, her tribe of fellow survivors, and her carpe diem philosophy.
My Second Chance — From Despair to Thriving
Lori thought things would return to her pre-cancer life after completing cancer treatment. Here's what happened.
Jokes Allowed: How Humor (and Other Strategies) Helped This YA Cope With Late-stage Cancer
Courtney found ways to cope with her melanoma diagnosis. Then she wrote a comedic show about her experience.
Living the Cancer Experience From the Inside Out
Elizabeth went from being a patient to a caregiver within just a few years. She describes her full-circle experience.
In This Together: How Caregiving Deepened a Couple’s Bond
Receiving help, whether as a cancer caregiver or a patient, requires being vulnerable. Tamron tells her story.
Carmelita’s Story: The Blood Test That Saved Her Life
Carmelita had no symptoms of cancer before taking a blood test showing abnormal results. It led to a critical diagnosis.
Jan's Story: "Early Detection Is So Important"
Jan reflects on navigating an early breast cancer diagnosis and why routine screening matters.