Essays and Art
Creative expression is uniquely part of the human experience. It is our pleasure to present essays and works of art from the Conquer Community.
This deeply personal essay wrestles with that question and finds meaning in the middle of fear, treatment, and transformation.
Essays
In this haunting, deeply personal essay about the way cancer shadows a family,
Jen Jensen reminds us how grief and resilience can live side by side.
Essays
This third essay in a 4-part series shows that being cancer free doesn’t always mean being done with cancer. Follow David Klaus through treatment side effects, complications, and a recovery that became its own battle.
This deeply personal essay wrestles with that question and finds meaning in the middle of fear, treatment, and transformation.
In this haunting, deeply personal essay about the way cancer shadows a family,
Jen Jensen reminds us how grief and resilience can live side by side.
A resilient survivor channels her strength and creativity into stunning crochet masterpieces
that prove there is always room for hope and the healing power of art.
Art Inspired
Patricia Youngmark, a breast cancer survivor and lifelong cosmetologist,
makes breathtaking mosaic art that is a testament to her creativity,
resilience, and love for sharing her passion with others.
Art Inspired
Art became more than expression for Yuria Mizuta—it became a lifeline. This
piece highlights how she found grounding, beauty, and healing through the
Japanese concept of Ma.
A resilient survivor channels her strength and creativity into stunning crochet masterpieces
that prove there is always room for hope and the healing power of art.
Patricia Youngmark, a breast cancer survivor and lifelong cosmetologist,
makes breathtaking mosaic art that is a testament to her creativity,
resilience, and love for sharing her passion with others.