Essays

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 More ›

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. Read More ›

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 More ›

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

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. Read More ›

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 More ›

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

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

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

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. Read More ›