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Local Support Stories

Read more about the cancer journey's of some of our participants. 

Cancer Awareness (15) (2)

David's testicular cancer journey, image of David

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Rev. David W. Nuhfer’s Survivor Story

I am a cancer survivor. In February 1983, I was told something I had never imagined hearing. “You have testicular cancer,” the doctor said.

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Hope is Always There by Michael Elmer

Cancer has made me an orphan. Cancer has desensitized me to death. Cancer left a hole in me.

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“Beards for the Boys” Cancer Awareness Campaign

Have you been looking for a good excuse to grow your beard? You just found one!

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Three Simple Diet Changes to Get You Feeling Stronger and Healthier

Health and wellness is important for all of us, but especially for those living with cancer. The food choices you make each day will directly affect...

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Being a Community

Written by: Angie Santangelo, Program Director at Cancer Support Community Central Ohio

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Superhero logan

Written by: Jessica Burrey, Logan’s mother Two days before his first birthday in 2018, Logan was diagnosed with anaplastic ependymoma grade 3, a...

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Scarlett and Mommy

Written by Melissa James, Scarlett’s mother I became a cancer mom on a sunny, beautiful day in April. My sweet two-year-old girl, Scarlett, and I...

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Dave and Kathie enjoying company

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There Is Strength To Be Found In Sharing The Journey

Dr. David Houchens spent 35 years in preclinical and clinical cancer research in a variety of cancer types. He directed laboratory studies and...

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Nancy showing her art of her dog and showing her dog to a local newsman.

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Meet Nancy

The following is an interview a member of our staff conducted with participant Nancy Fritz! We’re excited to share her story and hope she inspires...

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