When advanced cancer turned up in his lungs, Jim turned to his faith to help him address his disappointment and anger.
Category: Stories
Patient Stories
Eliot
Immunotherapy dispatched Eliot's cancer, but not the emotional enormity of the diagnosis.
Mary
Young, fit, healthy, Mary was ready for life's next adventure, until cancer made other plans for her.
Rick
A swollen toe and a sore rib turned out to be warning signs of cancer for Rick.
Elyse
Elyse felt powerless against the isolation of cancer, until she brought her camera to treatments.
Rich
Two cancers, three failed treatments and an emergency helicopter ride— Rich is pleased to be alive.
Truus
Truus, who was used to the dangers of a war zone, found cancer much more traumatic.
Pramod
A devastating blow became congratulations for Pramod when he learned he had CML.
Christina
A strong support network and years of meditation helped Christina deal with the terror of a second cancer.
Susie
Susie had completed grueling treatment for anal cancer and was ready to declare victory, until she heard the doctor say, “Not so fast!”
Nancy
After spending her anniversary in the hospital, the uncertainty of slow-growing cancer keeps Nancy on edge.
Jeremy
Military training helps Jeremy get the care he needs for his rare cancer.
Eileen
Eileen counts her grandchildren as blessings while battling mesothelioma.
Steve
Steve's first cancer helped him prepare for his second trial:stage 4 colon cancer.
Jane
A near death experience is preparation for cancer, but not its side effects.
Param
Param turned adversity into advocacy after his diagnosis with leukemia.
Teresa
Taking control allowed Teresa to get through treatment and move on.
Eric
Eric battled with feelings of isolation and depression along with his melanoma