Stories of Hope
Cancer survivor stories from the American Cancer Society.
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Prostate Cancer
A Volunteer’s Determination Shapes His Cancer Journey, Becomes a Call to Action
Published on: September 8, 2025
The day a person hears the words, "you have cancer," can feel like the world stops turning. But for Roy S. Johnson, a prominent figure in the Birmingham, Alabama, community, that moment became a profound call to action.
Rick Steves Shares His Prostate Cancer Journey: A Message for Men to Listen to Their Bodies
Published on: September 3, 2025
After travel writer Rick Steves shared his personal journey with prostate cancer, he is now using his platform to advocate for awareness about the disease.
A Teacher, Prostate Cancer Survivor On a Mission
Published on: December 17, 2024
James Waddington uses the skills he's honed in the classroom to share with others the importance of cancer screening.
