Essays and Art
Creative expression is uniquely part of the human experience. It is our pleasure to present essays and works of art from the Conquer Community.
A cancer journey is never just about the diagnosis, and this second installment
follows one man through treatment, a clinical trial, and the quiet, complicated
relief of hearing the words “cancer free.”
Essays
Facing stage IV metastatic breast cancer, Deborah Wallace shares how
adapting the 12-step program became her secret weapon for finding peace,
purpose, and resilience.
Essays
In this haunting, deeply personal essay about the way cancer shadows a family,
Jen Jensen reminds us how grief and resilience can live side by side.
A cancer journey is never just about the diagnosis, and this second installment
follows one man through treatment, a clinical trial, and the quiet, complicated
relief of hearing the words “cancer free.”
Facing stage IV metastatic breast cancer, Deborah Wallace shares how
adapting the 12-step program became her secret weapon for finding peace,
purpose, and resilience.
Patricia Youngmark, a breast cancer survivor and lifelong cosmetologist,
makes breathtaking mosaic art that is a testament to her creativity,
resilience, and love for sharing her passion with others.
Art Inspired
Ann Butwell is a survivor of triple-negative breast cancer and a multimedia artist
whose philosophy is “the way out is through.” She seeks to bring joy and healing
through her creations and enjoys processing her daily adventures by crafting
short comics.
Art Inspired
A resilient survivor channels her strength and creativity into stunning crochet masterpieces
that prove there is always room for hope and the healing power of art.
Patricia Youngmark, a breast cancer survivor and lifelong cosmetologist,
makes breathtaking mosaic art that is a testament to her creativity,
resilience, and love for sharing her passion with others.
Ann Butwell is a survivor of triple-negative breast cancer and a multimedia artist
whose philosophy is “the way out is through.” She seeks to bring joy and healing
through her creations and enjoys processing her daily adventures by crafting
short comics.