Essays
Lisa D’Ottavio, who has no family history of breast cancer, recounts her journey with breast cancer, which began with a phone call from her breast surgeon. Read More ›
After a slew of seizures, misdiagnoses, and unanswered questions, Mouhamad Beydoun found out that, at the ripe age of 24, he had cancer covering his entire brain. Read More ›
Rebecca Fillers was only 24 when she was diagnosed with a rare and incurable cancer. Now she struggles to find a place for herself as an adult with an uncertain future. Read More ›
By George Ford
George Ford, who was 7 years old during WWII, offers his personal perspective brimming with insight as he recounts his journey with esophageal cancer. Read More ›
By Greta Stifel
Read about Greta Stifel’s battle with a NET diagnosis and her mission to spread awareness of NETs and empower others dealing with this rare, often misdiagnosed cancer type.
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By Bill Sneddon
Faced with a late-in-life diagnosis of prostate cancer, Bill Sneddon describes his positive experience with Proton therapy, the emerging alternative treatment to standard x-ray radiation. Read More ›
Read Melissa Crouse’s resilient story of survival, as she deals with the surprising diagnosis of lung cancer as a nonsmoker. Read More ›
By Yelak Biru
Yelak Biru, who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma at age 25, shares his inspiring story, including the top 3 lessons that helped him remain positive. Read More ›
Ashley Devine has twice battled liver cancer. Throughout her ordeals, she has taken the reins of her treatment options and made tough decisions about her care. Read More ›
Read Erica Stum's thoughtful exploration of faith in relation to a cancer diagnosis. Read More ›