Voices of Our Community

Discover Words of Hope & Inspiration


Hear stories, inspiration, and updates from others who are navigating cancer in their own lives or are working to make a positive difference for people who have been impacted by a cancer diagnosis.
 

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Each day, as I try to stay within the limits of what's happening in the now — versus imagining what the coming weeks will hold — I continue to wonder at the circular habit of the universe.

Elizabeth Cancer survivor and caregiver Read Elizabeth's Story
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If I wasn’t going to laugh, I was going to cry, and there was a better way for me to get through it.

Courtney Young adult cancer survivor Read Courtney's Inspiring Story

Are You a Cancer Survivor?

Let other patients and survivors know they are not alone. Share your story and provide hope and inspiration to others facing a diagnosis. Choose a method below to tell your story:

Guided Questions

Tell us about your cancer experience in writing, using our guided prompts.

Share a Video

Talk about an aspect of your cancer experience in a short video.

Freewrite

Write freely about an aspect of your cancer experience, without prompts.

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If you're not taking care of your physical health and mental health, it's going to be a lot more challenging to be there for your loved one. And you're going to approach that burnout point pretty hard and fast.

Nichole Goble Director of Community Initiatives, Caregiver Action Network; long-distance caregiver Read Caregiver Insights & Tips

Are You a Caregiver?

Let other cancer caregivers know they are not alone. Share your story and provide hope and inspiration to others navigating a similar role. Choose a method below to tell your story:

 

Guided Questions

Tell us about your caregiving experience in writing, using our guided prompts.

Share Video

Talk about an aspect of your caregiving experience in a short video.

Freewrite

Write freely about an aspect of your caregiving experience without prompts.

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Create a Personal Support Network

Erma, a caregiver, was overwhelmed with updating friends and family about her husband's treatments. On MyLifeLine, she was able to join their support network together & share updates, all in one place.

Read Erma's Story & Learn How You Can Join MyLifeLine

Meet Our Helpline Navigators

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Conoce a los Navegadores: Irma

“Las personas que llaman están pasando momentos muy difíciles en su vida. Yo puedo ayudarlos. Para mi es un honor y un placer,” dice Irma, uno de nuestros trabajadores social licenciados.

Hopefully, we can not only educate people about resources, but also help to ‘normalize’ what they’re feeling in such a way that it helps them feel OK about seeking out the support that can help them along the way.

Navigator Cancer Support Helpline
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When we rely on others to enact change that we want to see, we possess no agency in seeing those changes implemented. Your perspective and participation matter.

Maria Cancer Advocate
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