My Second Chance Find encouragement from the story of the cofounder of Filipino American Cancer Care and his fight against leukemia. When I talk with other cancer survivors, I feel this connection, this bond. I don’t have to imagine what they are going … [Read more...] about My Second Chance
Stories of hope
The Strength of My Heart
The Strength of My Heart How a 28-year lung cancer survivor finds hope, strength and peace in suffering. I’ve had many health challenges in my life, but I think lung cancer scared me the most. Here’s my story. Growing up in Maine, I discovered I had some … [Read more...] about The Strength of My Heart
Rescued Through Early Detection
Rescued Through Early Detection How a colonoscopy and a genetic discovery helped save Dan "Dry Dock" Shockley's life and gave him a new mission. We make critical decisions every day; little did I know early detection would spare me from cancer and give me a new … [Read more...] about Rescued Through Early Detection
I Will Always Have Hope
I Will Always Have Hope How a surprise stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis strengthened a woman’s beliefs and outlook on life. My journey started with an unexpected phone call that eventually led to a stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis. Here’s my story. My … [Read more...] about I Will Always Have Hope
Breast Cancer Thriver
Breast Cancer Thriver How cancer challenged a mom's lifestyle but deepened her hope. I wasn’t supposed to be a candidate for breast cancer. I eat well, I exercise, and my family has no history of it. I’m also a yoga instructor and the area manager for a … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Thriver