Reckless Bravery
One family’s history demonstrates how cancer can be passed from generation to generation—but so can courage.
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Essays (10 posts found)
Running With Cancer
Part-time certified fitness instructor Jennifer Sinkwitts was slated to run the Boston Marathon after an impressive qualifying time—then she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She decided to run anyway.
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Timing is Everything
It’s easy to delay or avoid routine screenings. But Cynthia Hayes knows all too well that these pesky appointments can be life-saving.
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#FighterFriday: Ready or Not
You don’t get to choose when your cancer journey happens, but you can choose the ways you grow from it.
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My Mother’s Message
After caring for her mother during her battle with stage IV stomach cancer, Michelle Patidar trusted her instincts when a dream-state visit from her mother warned her about her own health.
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Living Against the Odds
In losing her mother from colon cancer, Lauren DeMello has gained a new family of previvors and warriors.
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#FighterFriday: The Finish Line Is the Starting Line
While in treatment, four-time warrior Liz Benditt wasn’t finding any one-stop shops for actual helpful, functional self-care items. So she created one.
I like to think of myself as a medical miracle. Between 2009 and 2017, I survived four cancers over ...
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#FighterFriday: A Matter of Perspective
A cancer diagnosis during a pandemic can feel like a double whammy, but Kelli Stanko ended up stumbling onto joy in the process.
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Shaken, but Not Stirred
A plan of care is important after a diagnosis, but even more important is making your voice heard during the process so you can receive the care that’s right for you.
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#FighterFriday: Expressing Her New Self
After three cancer diagnoses, Marianne Duquette Cuozzo found returning to her love of art helped her understand her changing body.
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