Life Experiences
Teen Is Thankful for Life Lessons
November 22, 2024Acute lymphoblastic leukemia patient Maddy Friesen wrote a poem about her cancer journey and named it “grateful.” Read her story and poem.
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The Art of Resilience: Finding Peace through Music and Art
November 15, 2024Cancer patient Yike Huang finds hope and encourages others through music and art therapy. Read her story.
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My Cancer Survivor Story: Cancer Has Helped Me Cherish Each Day
November 4, 2024Having cancer transformed Grace Hilton’s life, but a positive outlook and gratitude helped her cope. Read her story.
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Palliative Care: A Mutual Understanding
October 31, 2024April Bezilla explains how she moved from denial to bargaining to acceptance during the last days of her daughter’s life. Read her story.
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ITP: An Unpredictable Disease
October 9, 2024Lauren Truong had to sit out from many activities because of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), but now she runs cross-country. Read Lauren’s story.
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‘Keep a Close Eye’ But Don’t Let Sickle Cell Disease Overwhelm
October 8, 2024Sickle cell disease should not overwhelm your life, Kenneth and Tornisha Allen say. Learn more about sickle cell disease from the Allens and daughter McKenley.
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Aplastic Anemia Can’t Keep Jolly Down
October 2, 2024Jolly Green tackles the stress of having severe aplastic anemia with fishing, faith, and family. Read Green’s story.
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Kenyan Cancer Survivor Devotes Life to Helping Others
September 19, 2024Childhood cancer survivor Sidney Chahonyo has devoted his life to helping children with cancer. Read about his work leading Hope for Cancer Kids in Kenya.
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My Cancer Survivor Story: Finding Relief in Sadness
August 22, 2024Teen cancer survivor Jinger Vincent shares what having osteosarcoma has taught her about life. Read her story.
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My Cancer Survivor Story: You Will Get Through It
August 14, 2024Four-time cancer survivor Traci Pritchett reflects on cancer treatment in the 1960s and how she persevered. Read her story.
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