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Linda with a big smile
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Linda

August 10, 2022August 8, 2022 Cynthia

Linda found that the lessons she learned early in life helped her fight challenges later with addiction and recurrent ovarian cancer

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Mary K

May 25, 2022June 2, 2022 Cynthia

Test anxiety and fear of recurrence kept Mary on edge for years, but thankfully the intensity of the experience faded with time.

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Leslie

March 17, 2022March 11, 2022 Cynthia

How do you map out your future when cancer has suddenly thrown your present into confusion?

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Kim

January 6, 2022January 5, 2022 Cynthia

Kim discovered that the fallout from a breast cancer diagnosis can go beyond the physical to impact emotional growth and precipitate so much change.

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Robin building the ceiling
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Robin S

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 Cynthia

Robin found that her breast cancer diagnosis unleashed complex emotions and lasting changes she continues to face.

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Rebecca at craft fair painting
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Rebecca

May 19, 2021May 13, 2021 Cynthia

Rebecca found recovery to offer as many surprising challenges as the cancer itself, but eventually learned to accept that she would be okay.

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Michelle

April 28, 2021April 27, 2021 Cynthia

After a day of falling apart, Michelle switched into autopilot to to get through cancer with her sense of self intact.

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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
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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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Damian

October 14, 2020October 23, 2021 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, 2020June 22, 2021 Cynthia

Nine 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.

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Stories

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?

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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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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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