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April 27, 2018
Melanoma and Thyroid Cancer Survivor Has Inherited Syndrome
Cowden disease is a type of PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome (PHTS) caused by a mutation in the PTEN gene. PHTS raises the risk of developing certain types of cancer, including skin, thyroid, breast, endometrial, colorectal, and kidney.
October 27, 2016
Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Defies Prognosis
Chrissy Dunn, 47, says her family’s world was shattered when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2015.
August 11, 2015
Leukemia Survivor Turns Gaming Hobby Into Charity
Every week, John Gillick was able to stop thinking about leukemia, cancer, and sickness for several hours while he played Dungeons & Dragons with his friends. Read his story.
March 25, 2015
Colon Cancer Battle Inspires Hope Lodge Volunteer Couple
Colon cancer survivor Dale Pangman offers more than a ride to treatment for guests of the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge facility in Birmingham, Alabama. He also offers inspiration and hope.