Patient Stories

At age 24, Rebecca Fillers was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer that only about 20 people in the United States are diagnosed with annually. Her cancer made her grow up, fast.

George Ford, who was 7 years old during WWII, offers his personal perspective brimming with insight as he recounts his journey with esophageal cancer.

Read about Greta Stifel’s battle with a NET diagnosis and her mission to spread awareness of NETs and empower others dealing with this rare, often misdiagnosed cancer type.

Faced with a late-in-life diagnosis of prostate cancer, Bill Sneddon describes his positive experience with Proton therapy, the emerging alternative treatment to standard x-ray radiation.

Read Melissa Crouse’s resilient story of survival, as she deals with the surprising diagnosis of lung cancer as a nonsmoker.

Yelak Biru, who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma at age 25, shares his inspiring story, including the top 3 lessons that helped him remain positive.

Ashley Devine has twice battled liver cancer. Throughout her ordeals, she has taken the reins of her treatment options and made tough decisions about her care.

Read Erica Stum's thoughtful exploration of faith in relation to a cancer diagnosis.

Retiree Greg Kelly has a passion and affinity for model building.

Julie Salman chronicles her experience with thyroid cancer, including dealing with a new reality and coping with radiation.

Singer and songwriter Melissa Marshall was 51 when she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in September 2013. After a lengthy battle Melissa was cured, and began a crusade of inspiration and education.