“Cut Here”
Armed with a brand new targeted therapy option, familial support and a sense of humor, Shannan A. is rising above brain cancer.
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Essays (10 posts found)
Reclaiming Myself
After a difficult breast cancer journey, Lesley Nygaard turned pain into passion by creating a holistic nutritional resource for other warriors.
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Insist and Persist
After a stage IV breast cancer diagnosis, Leslie Ferris Yerger realized there was a lot she hadn’t known about the risk of cancer when it comes to dense breasts. With the formation of nonprofit My Density Matters, she’s urging other women to take action.
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A Happy Ending
Even with a cancer diagnosis, there can be moments that are cause for celebration.
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Moment by Moment
After a leukemia diagnosis as a young adult, Jen Biondi has shifted her focus toward embracing the important things in life, one day at a time.
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#FighterFriday: Finding My Something Else
After surviving childhood cancer, Lauren Pickhart was determined to rediscover the things in life she was actually passionate about.
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Finding Her Vitality
At 41 years old, Lesley Nygaard was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer. What could have been a devastating experience inspired her to create a naturopathic medicine company to help others.
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Reckless Bravery
One family’s history demonstrates how cancer can be passed from generation to generation—but so can courage.
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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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