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Stories of Hope
Find inspiration, hope, and support in these stories about other people whose lives have been touched by cancer.
 Survivor Turned Warrior Against Prostate Cancer
Woody Sloan
Woody Sloan never imagined he could have prostate cancer, until symptoms sent him to his doctor. Seventeen years later, he's actively helping other men learn about this disease.
 Colon Cancer Brings out the Fighter in Helen Taylor
When faced with colon cancer, Helen Taylor didn't let fear and uncertainty take over. Instead, she focused on doing everything she could to beat the disease, even when it spread after treatment.
More Stories
Read more about cancer experiences.
Male Breast Cancer Survivor Speaks Out
Young Tongue Cancer Survivor an Active Volunteer
A Career Back on Track, Despite Bone Cancer
Hope Runs Deep
Prostate Cancer Survivor Finds the 'Hope' in Hope Lodge
Quitter Wins With Great American Smokeout
Survivor's Sister Shows Support by Joining Study
Mr. and Mrs. Graves Go to Washington
Team Rallies for Coach Facing Prostate Cancer
Hodgkin Survivor Plans a Fruitful Future
Save Your Love Life After Prostate Cancer
Colon Cancer Builds a Character
Stories from Hurricane Katrina
Testicular Cancer Survivor Uses Blog to Keep in Touch
DJ Spreads Hope through Relay for Life
Locutor da esperanza a través del 'Relevo por la Vida'
Finding the Positives of Cancer
Prostate Cancer Looms on a Father's Lifeline
Ten Years and Counting
Breast Cancer Survivor Channels Anger into Action
Taking Advantage of a Second Chance
One Couple's Amazing, Funny, Inspiring Story of Intimacy After Breast Cancer
Part II: The Amazing, Funny, Inspiring Story of Intimacy After Breast Cancer
Feeling Fine After 13 Years
From 'The Girl With Cancer' to Aspiring Scientist
Lymphoma Survivor's Story More Dramatic Than Fiction
A Couple's Journey
Melanoma Survivor Relishes Every Day
Survivor Raises Funds With Gumbo and Golf Lessons
The Power of a Passionate Volunteer
A Recipe For Recovery
Breast Cancer Survivor Finds Her Voice
Colon Cancer Survivor Proves Doctors Wrong
Cervical Cancer Survivor's Determination Inspires Others
Pianist With Brain Cancer Inspires Others To Live Life Fully
Beauty Shown More Than Skin Deep: Survivors With Attitude
Stubborn Cyclist Refuses To Abandon Goal
Chinese Breast Cancer Survivors Find Joy And Luck In Each Other
Tough Times, Tougher Survivor
Expectant Mothers With Unexpected Breast Cancer
Angels & Monsters
Ambassador Tireless Advocate For Others
Childhood Cancer Patients Need Healing Environment
Kids With Cancer Tell The World About Courage And Hope
It Won't Go Away So Don't Ignore It
Calm Survivor Weathers Treatment, Becomes A Fighter
ACS Ambassadors To Rally Leaders On Capitol Hill
Student Group Aims To End Cancer
Former Smoker Finds A New Voice
Survivor Teaches Partner To Live In The Moment
Healing Gardens Nurture the Spirit While Patients Get Treatment
Survivor Finds Blue Skies
Harlem Prostate Cancer Survivor Speaks Up, Gives Help to Others
Prostate Cancer "Poster Boy" Advocates for Awareness
Lesson From the Edge: Take Responsibility for Your Own Health
Cancer Finds a Tough Opponent
Cancer Was the Grizzly Outside Their Tent
Survivor Finds Her Own Advice Life-Saving
Three-Time Cancer Survivor Works to End Disparity
Young Athlete, Unsung Hero, Fights Melanoma
Survivor Champions a Diverse Group to Reach to Recovery
Breast Cancer Survivor Helps the Underserved
Sobreviviente de cáncer del seno ayuda a las poblaciones subatendidas
Hot-Air Balloon Pilot Shares Love of Flying and Cancer Awareness
Young Man Faces Down Rare Brain Cancer
Like the Daffodils, TV Arts Reporter Is a Symbol of Hope
At Odds with Statistics, She Plays to Win
Brain Tumor Brings Revision
92-Year-Old Colon Cancer Survivor Races to Health
Happy Together, Couple Faces Cancer's Uncertain Road
Getting Cancer and Getting Over It
New York Marathon a Life-Affirming Experience for a Breast Cancer Survivor
Doctor Runs the New York Marathon With her Patients
Male Breast Cancer Survivor Vouches for Early Detection
Finding Determination Along a
Rocky Path
Harry Potter and Tyler Walton,
the Boys Who Lived
Gritty Determination Sees
Survivor Through
Her Life Has Been a Real Good Run
One-Dog Smoking Cessation Squad Puts Master's Light Out
Alternative Surgery Gives Cancer Patient a Second Chance
Firefighters Put Out Smoking in Their Own Stations
The Angel Lady Earns Her Title
Oncology Counselor Takes Her
Own Good Advice
Survivor Goes From Bald to Glam
Survivor Urges Women to Listen to their Bodies
Tell A Friend Program Helps Women Get Mammograms
Determination and Courage Drives a Bobsled Full of Hope
Survivors Celebrate Lance Armstrong’s Five-Year Milestone
A Mother’s Garden Cultivates Understanding
Survivor Emphasizes Human Side of Clinical Trials
Breaking the News About Your Diagnosis
The Value of Support
Survivor Finds You Just Have to Get on With Your Life
Survivor Faces Cancer With the Facts
Cancer Serves as a Motivator for Becoming a Doctor
Grateful Dad Finds a Way to Give Back
Caroline's Miracle - The Story of a 6-Year Old With Cancer
Committing to Quit - Stephanie Robinson
Fighting Cancer By Helping Others
Getting A Second Opinion - Brenda Elsagher's story
Helping & Volunteering: Joan Salb's Story
Kathy Croswell's Story
 Young Melanoma Survivor: Get Skin Checks, Use Sunscreen
Ron Schwartz thought he was too young to get cancer. A stage IV melanoma diagnosis changed his perspective. He now spreads the word about the importance of regular screening for skin cancer.
 Breast Cancer: 'More Than One Woman's Struggle'
Trisha Reid knew Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is about more than just one woman's struggle -- it is about coming together as a community to find a cure for all women. Year after year, her home town of Concord, NH, rises to the occasion and shows how it's done.
 Ovarian Cancer Survivor Finds Hope in Clinical Trial
In December 1999, Irene Rathermel learned she had stage III ovarian cancer. Now, eight years later, she's cancer-free, thanks to an experimental therapy.
 
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