Ella and Eve (twins) and mom, MaryannHello. My name is Maryann and I am the mom of 15 month old twin girls who are battling a rare eye cancer known as Retinoblastoma. We are from Harrisburg, Pa.Ella
Read BlogTom BajorasOn January 2, 2015, I had a life-changing experience: I almost died. I was suddenly hospitalized with internal bleeding caused by a neuroendocrine tumor (NET) on my pancreas, which had
Read BlogJearlean Taylor: Cancer Survivor, Author, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur, Fashion Model, and Ostomy InspirerJearlean TaylorI am Jearlean Taylor from Baltimore, MD. I am 51 years old. I am author,
Read BlogLiz Hagag, Childhood Leukemia SurvivorOn Easter morning of 2005, Dr. Lenarsky introduced himself as an oncologist, handed me a basket of chocolate, and delivered the devastating news — I had Leukemia.
Read BlogLiz Kappel, cervical cancer survivorMost people have a vision for what they want their lives to look like. They create goals and develop detailed plans on how to accomplish them in an effort to
Read BlogEmily Garnett, metastatic breast cancer survivorI became a mother to my amazing son in November of 2017. I had a fairly easy pregnancy and birth, but began experiencing some significant mid-back pain
Read BlogMy Cancer Journey at Five Years — A Personal ReflectionPhillip Poma, cancer survivorAfter my wife sent out our Christmas cards this past year, I received a few congratulatory notes and calls for
Read BlogHere we are in mid-January. How many times have you been asked the question: “What are your New Year’s Resolutions?” Or even less formal “What are your plans for this year?”There are some people that
Read BlogThere are various terms used — cancer survivor, warrior, patient, fighter and more. The label doesn’t matter much to me, it matters I am alive to embrace my life beyond cancer.Cancer first appeared in
Read BlogPrior to my diagnosis, I didn’t make health a priority. I had really no major health events, and perhaps my uneventful history caused me to be less worried when I first felt a lump. Because there was
Read BlogAs you read this excerpt from The Cancer Poetry Project, reflect on your journey in 2018: What challenged you? What did you appreciate? What are you grateful for?Gratitude is the quality of being
Read BlogWhen I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 36, one of the first questions I asked my breast surgical oncologist is whether I’ll be able to have children. My then boyfriend sat next to me in
Read BlogThey say that many people fear public speaking more than they fear death. I used to be one of those people. However, since my cancer diagnosis, I can now say that my fear of public speaking has taken
Read BlogSome cancer treatments may lead to hormonal changes in men and women. For women, these hormonal changes may include temporary or permanent early onset menopause. We discuss causes, common symptoms,
Read BlogEssential Information about Risks & SymptomsHearing the words “cancer free” or “no evidence of disease” can feel overwhelmingly relieving, especially after a long battle with cancer. However, it
Read Blog— 4 Common QuestionsLymphedema is a common side effect of certain cancers and treatments. However, survivors’ experiences with it can vary widely, and there is still a lot to be learned about the
Read BlogMy name is Jason. I am 15 years old and I just took it for granted my summer of 2018 was going to be filled with working to buy a car and playing summer basketball while hanging out with my friends.
Read BlogWhen I was 14 years old in 2004 I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma bone cancer in my left arm, I did 9 months of chemotherapy followed by a bone replacement. After I finished my 9 months of chemo and I
Read BlogA short film about a young man living with chronic myeloid leukemiaAdam and I met through my younger brother a few years ago. Adam was this tall, cool surfer dude, the guy who always had a wise
Read BlogI married the love of my life on a hot summer day in July 2010. After one blissful year of marriage we decided to start trying for our first baby. I could not wait to become pregnant and to be a mom.
Read BlogIn November, 25 members of Team Livestrong will run through the five boroughs of New York City in the New York City Marathon and have the experience of a lifetime! Ryan Becerra, cancer survivor, is
Read BlogIn September of 2017, I accidentally found a lump in my right breast. My hand just brushed against it one morning. Everyone always calls it a lump but it was more like a pebble; hard, rough and
Read BlogThe emotions surrounding cancer can be overwhelming and even seem unmanageable. Dealing with those feelings might seem like too much on top of fighting the physical disease itself, but doing so is
Read Blog24 years ago I packed one little bag, stuffed what cash I had into a tiny pocket, said a few goodbyes, and from there I was off. Off to a new life, and on to what turned out to be an unexpected yet
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