News - Part 10
Brian’s Story
As I write this, my incredible wife Catie is a few short weeks away from giving birth to our second child (a son). From the beginning, this pregnancy has been delightfully-almost comically-boring. Of course, everything’s relative… Our two-year old daughter, Savannah Hope, was conceived (and named) during a very different time. Literally the same week…
Anji’s Story
Two days before my wedding, I felt a lump in my breast and two weeks after my honeymoon, I was diagnosed with cancer. When my new husband and I received the dreadful phone call naming my tumor “malignant,” I asked my husband if he wanted to trade me in for a new model. He responded,…
Frances’ Story
In December 2003, I was diagnosed with stage IIB breast cancer. As with everything else in my life, I tackled the diagnosis by learning as much as possible. My treatment consisted of six months of chemotherapy, a lumpectomy and six weeks of daily radiation. I was fortunate enough to be able to continue to work…
Cora Sue’s Story
The words, “It is Cancer,” left me shocked, frightened, helpless, angry, depressed…then once it really sunk in I got determined, hopeful, brave and ready to do whatever it took to keep going. “CancerForward” can be another term for “Keep Going.” Cancer will be with me no matter where I go or how far I try…
Gloria’s Story
I’ve had three gut wrenching journeys in Cancerland and, each time, I’ve bounced back stronger with my faith in God and in my body’s ability to heal itself fortified by Mysterious Powers I will never understand. My adventures in Cancerland started thirty-one years ago at the tender age of twenty-seven when I was diagnosed with…
Pamela’s Story
I was diagnosed with stage II bCancer has shaped my life and influenced positive interaction with others, making me a persevering individual filled with hope and unconditional regard for others. I was raised in Northeast Houston. My parents serve as a tremendous blessing in my life. Their values reflect hard work and perseverance through all…
Furjen’s Story
I was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer on September 23, 2002. At the age of 42, life was very busy but great when I was diagnosed. I was married and was raising two beautiful children, aged 12 and 6. After 12 years of hard work on the job, I had just been promoted to…
Jane’s Story
It seems as if my life is going along just fine. Nothing terribly interesting happening and I’m wondering if my life should be more exciting. Am I missing out on something? I look around and I wonder if all this is a bit boring… I had my first mammogram a year and a half ago…
Trey’s Story
People are often surprised that I am a cancer survivor. For many years, I kept my cancer story to myself. I was diagnosed when I was 20 years old with Stage 1 Seminoma, which is a germ cell tumor of the testis. I am so fortunate that it is one of the most treatable and…