The Chemo Diaries
And in an instant, my life changed…Ashley Williams, SurvivorI made my way to Miami for a second opinion on a leg injury from a car accident 5 months prior. I was unable to walk, but FULLY expected my
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Verity’s Victory over Leukemia — a Father’s Perspective
Verity’s Victory over Leukemia — a Father’s PerspectiveMy name is David Leslie, and I am a cancer dad.David, Atina, Merit and Verity at DisneylandWe are from Lakeside, a small town on the Oregon Coast
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Overcoming Chronic Myeloid Leukemia with a Smile
I was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) on October 4th, 2017. Days leading up to this date, I was so fatigued. I did nothing but sleep after work until the next day — 12 hours at a time,
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Fundraising Doesn’t Have to be Intimating or Extravagant
Fundraising Doesn’t Have to be Intimidating or ExtravagantRiders completing the Livestrong ChallengeYou’ve registered for the Livestrong Challenge and now you want to make your ride more meaningful by
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7 Tips for Supporting a Friend or Loved One with Cancer
By Liz HagagAs a cancer survivor, I thought I would know exactly how to support my mom when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, but I was in shock. I felt paralyzed and everything I learned about
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A Livestrong Fundraiser that Rocks
Cindy Trent, a Livestrong supporter for more years than she can count on two hands, has gone the extra fundraising mile by organizing an annual community event called Rock-It for Livestrong. Having
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How Livestrong Fertility Gave Molly A Glimpse of Joy and Relief
Molly O’TooleIt was a couple of weeks before my 32nd birthday, and life was good. My husband and I were expecting our first baby and we were headed to Martha’s Vineyard for our annual family vacation.
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Beginning Our IVF Journey
My story started in early 2014 when I was 34 years old. After 3 years of marriage with my husband, we decided to start a family therefore I stopped taking birth control. After that, my cycles went
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How the Jokers of Doom Alumni Association is making a difference in the cancer community
Jim Brunetti and the Jokers of Doom Alumni Association (JODAA)If you would have told us ten years ago we’d donate more than $40,000 to Livestrong and host three events each year, we might have
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The True Meaning of Bravery and Strength
This is Josh. He was a happy go lucky guy with a smile that would light up a room. During the spring semester of his junior year in college he had fevers, difficulty breathing, and slept all the time.
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Just a hiccup
June 20th 2017, two years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. High grade infiltrating ductal carcinoma with a tumor at 1 o’clock. The location of fast growing cancer. So fast that it’s only been
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Palliative Care: Improving Survivors’ Quality of Life
Palliative Care: Improving Survivors’ Quality of LifeCurrently, 6 in 10 adults in the US have a chronic disease, and 4 in 10 adults have two or more chronic diseases (source 1). While researchers and
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Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Survivor: I Had Only One Lifeline, My Faith
Talsia, cancer survivorI was pregnant with my second child when the symptoms developed. It began with terrible itching all over my body, and then I discovered a large lump on my neck. Tests revealed I
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From RuPaul’s Drag Race to Cancer Survivor
Cynthia Lee Fontaine, liver cancer survivorAs Livestrongcelebrates PRIDE Month and the strength and courage of the LGBTQ+ community, we can’t help but be reminded that these are the same qualities
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Celebrating Pride month as an organization comes with great responsibility.
Celebrating Pride Month as an organization comes with great responsibility. Livestrong is dedicated to “improving the lives of people affected by cancer, now” by serving anyone touched by cancer,
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My Story, A Cancer Journey in Three Acts
My name is Greg Barnhill, I live in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston, with my wife of soon-to-be 45 years. I have two grown children Greg Jr. and Ashley and we are blessed to have two grandsons, Hayden
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Livestrong at the YMCA Turned Out To Be A Life Changer For Me
Jennifer Entler, ductal carcinoma survivorHi, I’m Jennifer. I am “The 1 out of 8 Women who are diagnosed with Breast Cancer.” I was diagnosed in 2014 after my first mammogram. I had no lumps, bumps,
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Cancer may not have ravaged my body, but it took part of me
Sara Wodka and her mom, Sue WodkaHearing that my mom was diagnosed with cancer didn’t shock me at first. I had seen Grandpa fight lymphoma, watched my grandma and my aunt beat breast cancer, rejoiced
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Honoring my Dad by ‘Escaping Alcatraz’
As with almost everyone I know, cancer played a role in my life early and abrupt. In late 2003 my father, Bob Foster, was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Through the initial shock
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One Voice Against Cancer
Pressure. Passion. Persistence.One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC) is a collaboration of 50 leading cancer and public health organizations; including the LivestrongFoundation. Each year, these
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My wristband reminds me of my journey and that I’m never without support
Gerry, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma cancer survivorI started wearing the Livestrong wristband in 2004 when they became available. I worked in medical research at the time setting hospitals and doctors up in
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I Am a Fighter and a Winner Who Never Gives Up on Herself
My name is Brandi L. Benson, and I am a ten year Ewing Sarcoma Cancer Survivor. First, a lot of people do not know about this cancer as it is rare and very aggressive, but needs more education and
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A Conversation With A Cancer Nutrition Expert
Ask the Expert: Cancer and NutritionNote: The information presented in this article should not be substituted for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please seek the advice of your
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Amy’s Story: From “Migraines” to a Brain Cancer Diagnosis
I’m not really sure where to begin so I’ll just start the night my whole world began to shake or more specifically my head. It was 2:00 am on a Saturday and I felt like my brain was trying to pop out
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