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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.

Deborah Wallace

Living With Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer Through the 12 Steps

Facing stage IV metastatic breast cancer, Deborah Wallace shares how adapting the 12-step program became her secret weapon for finding peace, purpose, and resilience.
David M. Klaus

What It Is Really Like to Have Cancer

This first essay in a 4-part series takes you on a surreal journey of diagnosis, treatment choices, and life-altering realizations, offering a raw, personal glimpse into the reality of facing cancer head-on.

Essays

Lisa Gray

Cancer May Steal My Time, But Not My Life

In this masterclass in resilience and rediscovery, Lisa Gray takes readers on a witty journey from the chaos of a myeloma diagnosis to the art of truly living.

Essays

David M. Klaus

What It Is Really Like to Have Cancer

This first essay in a 4-part series takes you on a surreal journey of diagnosis, treatment choices, and life-altering realizations, offering a raw, personal glimpse into the reality of facing cancer head-on.
David M. Klaus

What It Is Really Like to Have Cancer

This first essay in a 4-part series takes you on a surreal journey of diagnosis, treatment choices, and life-altering realizations, offering a raw, personal glimpse into the reality of facing cancer head-on.
Lisa Gray

Cancer May Steal My Time, But Not My Life

In this masterclass in resilience and rediscovery, Lisa Gray takes readers on a witty journey from the chaos of a myeloma diagnosis to the art of truly living.

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Cancer Comfort Items

Cancer Comfort Items

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.
Creative Expression From the Conquer Community

Creative Expression From the Conquer Community

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

The Cancer Dancer!

The Cancer Dancer!

Ann Butwell is a survivor of triple-negative breast cancer and a multimedia artist whose philosophy is “the way out is through.” She seeks to bring joy and healing through her creations and enjoys processing her daily adventures by crafting short comics.

Art Inspired

Cancer Comfort Items

Cancer Comfort Items

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.
Creative Expression From the Conquer Community

Creative Expression From the Conquer Community

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.
The Cancer Dancer!

The Cancer Dancer!

Ann Butwell is a survivor of triple-negative breast cancer and a multimedia artist whose philosophy is “the way out is through.” She seeks to bring joy and healing through her creations and enjoys processing her daily adventures by crafting short comics.

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Education Throughout the Journey

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