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From An Overlooked Bump to Melanoma, One Survivor Shares His Journey
Published on: May 29, 2025
CJ's melanoma diagnosis meant an urgent surgery, a canceled trip to Spain, and a lifestyle change. Learn about his journey.
Decades-long Treatment Journey Drives Cancer Survivor to Give Back
Published on: April 24, 2025
Miguel Barvo has battled multiple cancers for decades. Now, he supports others as a mentor and acts as a Eucharistic minister to people who are homebound.
Mother Finds Strength in Community During Breast Cancer Journey
Published on: April 10, 2025
Angela Torres, a devoted mom and community leader, faced breast cancer with resilience. Now, she shares her journey to inspire and support others.
Diagnosed at 29, Colorectal Cancer Survivor Finds Purpose in Sharing His Story
Published on: March 6, 2025
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer at just 29, Chris Lopez was the youngest patient his oncologist had ever treated. Now in remission, he’s turning his experience into a mission: raising awareness, mentoring young cancer patients, and encouraging early detection. Read Chris’s inspiring journey of resilience, advocacy, and purpose.
Living with CML: Using a Coach’s Mindset to Take On Cancer
Published on: February 18, 2025
Learn how Coach Kevin Kelly used his game-time mindset to battle leukemia and became a fundraising organizer and an advocate for cancer research.
For Cancer Survivor, Healing Journey Doesn’t End with Treatment
Published on: January 28, 2025
After her cancer diagnosis, Julie Spangler is giving back to others through the American Cancer Society program, Road to Recovery.
From Coach to Crusader, Teacher Becomes Advocate Following Cancer Journey
Published on: January 16, 2025
High school teacher Juan Namnun becomes national advocate and leverages his coaching skills following his own cancer journey.
After Tragedy, Cancer Survivor Finds Meaning Through Helping Others
Published on: January 9, 2025
After overcoming cancer twice and the devastating loss of her son, Aleta Phelps finds strength in caring for her grandson, supporting others facing cancer, and holding onto hope for a brighter future.
