Stories of Hope
Cancer survivor stories from the American Cancer Society.
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Colon and Rectal Cancer
Colon and Endometrial Cancer Survivor Speaks Out About Lynch Syndrome
Published on: February 12, 2021
Jill Chang says she always knew she might get cancer some day. It seemed to run in the family. But she never dreamed she’d be diagnosed with cancer at age 30.
Rectal Cancer Survivor Plans to Give Back to Hope Lodge
Published on: March 11, 2019
Ken Wood is looking forward to the day he can return to the American Cancer Society’s Minneapolis Hope Lodge community as a volunteer instead of a guest. “I love that place; it’s like therapy in a way,” said Ken.
Colon Cancer Survivor Finds His Passion With Road To Recovery
Published on: July 12, 2018
Colon cancer survivor Robert Fry says becoming a volunteer with the American Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery program has changed his life forever. He says, “My mission, my passion is to do my part in helping cancer patients by driving them to their treatments.”