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Turning the impossible to possible: my cancer and fertility experience1131
My husband and I got married on September 17, 2016. Just four short months after exchanging our vows, we received my cervical cancer diagnosis. While it was caught early, I was advised that a radical
Cancer Caregiving — No One Said It Would Be Easy…1356
Being a caregiver can be a physically and emotionally demanding task, since you go through the ups and downs with your loved one as they…Continue reading on Livestrong Voices »
Karen Hertz — My Livestrong Story1564
My first cancer diagnosis came in June of 2007. I was 5 months pregnant, and my husband, Jake, and I were expecting twin girls. My belly…Continue reading on Livestrong Voices »
Imerman Angels Provides Connections in the Fight against Cancer921
Sometimes the best therapy for cancer is just talking to someone who’s been there. Imerman Angels was created on the belief that no one should have to face cancer alone. At 26 years young, Jonny
A Caregiver’s Story: The First Bike Ride1356
– by Dave CochranIt’s amazing how much dust can pile up on a bike while it’s waiting for you to get back on the road. Except for a few spins around the block, my bike has been waiting for over a year.
“Why I Fight” by Stuart Scott1368
The following is the opening chapter from Stuart Scott’s memoir, Every Day I Fight, kindly provided to us by the publisher.The book is now available through all major book stores.WHY I FIGHTMy phone
Cancer Was Never A Thought In My Mind1036
Now cancer is on my mind every day.I was a busy mom of three beautiful little girls, and life was normal?until 2009. I was diagnosed with lymphoma and our world was turned upside down.A dear friend of
Why I Support Livestrong: Becky965
Our family has been proud supporters of the Livestrong Foundation for many years. My mother died of cancer when I was 17, my father and mother-in-law are cancer survivors, my dear friend & maid-of
Nothing Can Prepare You For Cancer755
Last year, cancer stole the most important person in my life, my wife, Judy.She had multiple myeloma, cancer of her blood plasma. Her early response to treatment was promising, but the disease ravaged
Time to Thank You1028
Michael is a 5-year testicular cancer survivor.Later this month I celebrate 5 years of being cancer free. While it’s a milestone that I knew was approaching soon it really never seemed to sink in
Finding Strength: A Caregiver’s Story1419
During a routine visit to the dentist they noticed something unusual and decided to do a biopsy on my 55 year old husband, Mike. He was diagnosed with oral cancer, and within a week he had surgery to
Just Diagnosed — Three Steps to Start Your Cancer Journey1639
Leon described hearing the words “you have cancer” as if someone had dimmed the lights — everything faded away and he didn’t hear anything else the doctor was telling him. All he could hear were the
Finding Closure: One word at a time1108
I never wanted to write about cancer. But then again, who has?I was 22 years old when a scheduled exploratory surgery at the dentist’s office lead me to Texas Oncology in downtown Dallas. Not knowing
How friends, family and faith helped me fight through cancer1084
I was 23 years old, had just graduated college in May 2015 and landed an amazing job working for Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. I was finally about to enter the world as a ‘real’ adult and was