Patient Stories
Esophageal CancerPatient Stories
Donna Avery describes her stage III esophageal cancer diagnosis and the path that led her to regain her ability to do something that brings her joy: whistling.
LymphomaPatient Stories
After a slew of seizures, misdiagnoses, and unanswered questions, Mouhamad Beydoun found out that, at the ripe age of 24, he had cancer covering his entire brain.
Patient StoriesWeb Exclusives
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.
Esophageal CancerPatient Stories
By George Ford
George Ford, who was 7 years old during WWII, offers his personal perspective brimming with insight as he recounts his journey with esophageal cancer.
Neuroendocrine TumorsPatient StoriesSurvivorship
By Greta Stifel
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.
Patient StoriesProstate CancerSurvivorship
By Bill Sneddon
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.
Lung CancerPatient Stories
Read Melissa Crouse’s resilient story of survival, as she deals with the surprising diagnosis of lung cancer as a nonsmoker.
Multiple MyelomaPatient Stories
By Yelak Biru
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.