“Nobody can make facing cancer easier, but he makes the rest of my life easier. Joe is an example of all the good in the world.”
‘Selfless and determined, he put his all into keeping me safe.’: Woman finds true love during breast cancer battle
‘I shared my husband’s passing with a casual acquaintance. She immediately said, ‘You NEED to meet my friend.’: Widows become friends after losing husbands to brain cancer
“Be open about your struggle and be honest when someone asks you, ‘How are you doing?’ You never know who may come into your life because you shared your story.”
‘I had a 1 in 10 chance of making it. I started planning my funeral and heartfelt goodbyes.’: Woman bikes 3,428 miles for awareness after surviving womb cancer
“I want to show everyone newly diagnosed, there is life after cancer. It is possible to survive, regardless of a poor prognosis. Hold on to hope, believe in miracles, and look for things in life that make you happy.”
‘You have a tumor on your ovary. I’m sorry kiddo.’: Cancer doctor shares personal battle with ovarian cancer, two miracle babies
“Just 6 weeks ago, I’d worn a fitted mermaid bridal gown. You would never be able to tell I had a massive tumor growing inside of me. I was about to get the ultimate education in cancer.”
‘Wait, no, I take it back. I want him back.’ My mom was gone, and my dad just joined her.’: Daughter candidly shares two-parent grief journey
“Losing one parent is terrible, yes. Horrible, devastating, one of the hardest things I have ever had to go through. But no one prepares you for losing two.”
‘I woke up one morning to a huge lump in my neck that seemed to have grown overnight.’: Woman shares journey with cancer misdiagnosis, chemotherapy
“You are NEVER too young or too healthy for cancer. You’re not invincible.”
‘I didn’t just lose my mother the day she died, I’ve lost her many times over the last 6 years.’: Woman reflects on grief journey after losing mom to cancer
“No matter how many times I’ve lost her over the years, a part of her has always been with me.”
‘There were five doctors and nurses lining her bed. I knew this was much bigger than the terrible twos.’: Mom shares toddler’s strength in overcoming neuroblastoma
“The way she looks at life after all she has been through is something I aspire to have. I am so excited to watch her grow and enjoy life.”
‘The machines are no longer prolonging his life. If you want, you can hold him in your arms.’ I held him close to my heart, as he took his last breath.’: Mom honors son lost to rare GACI disease
“The neonatologist looked up at us. ‘I am really sorry to be the one that has to tell you this, but…’ I felt a lump in my throat and tears began to flow. I remember ripping off my mask because it was so hard to breathe. ‘Your son Devraj is incompatible with life.’ The entire room was slowly starting to blur.”
Dear Mom, You Weren’t Supposed To Leave Me So Soon
“I’ve had a miscarriage. I’ve had two babies. And, most importantly, I’ve learned to be a wife and a mom. Without you.”
