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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Ella and Eve, 15-Month-Old Twins’ Journey Battling a Rare Eye Cancer
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
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Surprised By Beauty, a NET Survivor’s Journey
Tom 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
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Jearlean Taylor: Cancer Survivor, Author, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur, Fashion Model, and…
Jearlean 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,
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Embracing the New Version of Myself, a Childhood Leukemia Survivor’s Story
Liz 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.
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Survivorship Care Plans: Planning for a Healthy Life After Treatment
Liz 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
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Creating Good from a Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis: A Young Woman’s Journey
Emily 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
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My Cancer Journey at Five Years — A Personal Reflection
My 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
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2019: Your New Manifesto
Here 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
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A Livestrong Leader Story: Heather
There 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
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A Ballsy Sense of Tumor
Prior 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
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Practicing Gratitude
As 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
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Planning for a Family While Facing Breast Cancer Treatment
When 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
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The Panels of My Parachute
They 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
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Cancer Treatment and Hormonal Changes in Women
Some 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,
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Second Cancers
Essential 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
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