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Toni

December 9, 2020December 11, 2020 Cynthia

Life is messy, especially when you are caring for 10 cats, three rabbits and a sick husband in the middle of your own cancer.

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Lulu with her husband and daughter in the park
Stories

Lulu

November 11, 2020November 6, 2020 Cynthia

When you are as used to hard work as Lulu, you find the strength to get through cancer, one step at a time.

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Stories

Damian

October 14, 2020October 27, 2020 Cynthia

Recovery from cancer was only the first step, then Damian had to learn to walk again, and recover from the fall-out.

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Ruthie in infinity pool
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Ruthie

October 1, 2020October 27, 2020 Cynthia

Seven surgeries over less than seven years for recurrent brain cancer hasn't diminished Ruthie's spirit, even if it has changed her world.

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Stories

Cathy

September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 Cynthia

Hair loss and nausea turned out to be the least of Cathy's worries after breast cancer treatment caused some unexpected side effects.

Tagged Breast2 Comments
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Cass

August 26, 2020August 25, 2020 Cynthia

Breast cancer didn't surprise Cass, but the side effects and after effects of treatment surely did!

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Deborah

August 19, 2020August 13, 2020 Cynthia

When she lost over 100 pounds, Deborah wondered, was it the dieting or was she dying from her recurrent cancer?

Tagged Gynecologic2 Comments
Patricia, Henry and their kids
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Patricia

August 4, 2020August 3, 2020 Cynthia

Don't panic until you have to panic is a good approach when you and your husband get cancer diagnoses on the same day.

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Stories

Crystal

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 Cynthia

From being a control freak to accepting that "this was my reality" Crystal found cancer brought many adjustments.

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Terri

July 15, 2020July 10, 2020 Cynthia

Emerging from the cancer vortex, Terri uses her recurrence to educate and advocate for others on treatment and reconstruction options.

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Glamour shot of Jillian
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Jillian

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020 Cynthia

There is nothing glamorous about cancer, but Jillian found a way to look and feel glamorous despite the disease and its treatment.

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Stories

Chanda

April 1, 2020March 31, 2020 Cynthia

Chanda was shell shocked when she heard the diagnosis, but felt lucky that the only thing she had to worry about was getting well.

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Traci

March 4, 2020March 31, 2020 Cynthia

Traci bears the weight of her metastatic breast cancer by baring it all to help others.

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Charlotte and Thom preparing
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Charlotte

August 22, 2019August 11, 2019 Cynthia

With humor and loving support, Charlotte learned she was stronger than she had imagined.

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Tony

July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 Cynthia

Denial, and the quiet support of those he loves, helped Tony cope with three cancer scares.

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Ruth running with her dog in the woods
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Sue M

July 25, 2019August 24, 2020 Cynthia

When cancer becomes chronic, coping becomes a habit.

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Fatima

June 19, 2019July 27, 2020 Cynthia

For Fatima, a cancer diagnosis changed her sense of everything in a matter of hours.

Tagged Gynecologic5 Comments
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Larry

May 23, 2019May 21, 2019 Cynthia

Getting through cancer was a process. But for Larry, the anxiety lingers even if the process is over.

Tagged Bladder/Kidney1 Comment

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