Stories of Hope
Cancer survivor stories from the American Cancer Society.
Published on: October 21, 2025
At 35 years old, Charlotte de Brabandt moved from Switzerland to Boston, Massachusetts. She was excited for a new adventure and an opportunity to grow in her career. But after just three months in Boston, she received news that changed her life. She was diagnosed with stage III triple-negative inflammatory breast cancer, a very rare, aggressive type that requires an aggressive treatment plan.
Published on: October 14, 2025
Laura Renegar is no stranger to the impact cancer can have on a family. Her mother was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1985, and sadly, her mother passed away from the disease. Then in 2011, just days after having a routine screening mammogram, Laura was devastated to find a lump in her own breast. She was 46 years old.
Published on: September 23, 2025
When nine-year-old Stevie Raposo discovered a lump on his tongue, his family was thrust into a world of scans, surgery, and uncertainty following a cancer diagnosis. Now, Stevie and his family have turned their experience into advocacy, supporting others through Relay For Life and raising awareness for childhood cancer.
Published on: September 16, 2025
Long-time friends Irma McCoy and Evelyn Ealy discovered they had the same type of cancer. Salt Lake City Hope Lodge provided a comforting place that brought them even closer.
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.
