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Find stories from our participants and how Cancer Support Community has been a part of their journey. 

Survivor Stories

Tom standing happily in front a field of Sunflowers

3 min read

Meet Tom!

A cancer diagnosis impacts each person differently, and each person copes in their own way with a vast range of emotions, for cancer survivor Tom...

General Topics Survivor Stories Coping (11)
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Pete standing with friend happily.

4 min read

Meet Pete

There is no explaining how you feel when your doctor says, “you have cancer.” This diagnosis was so overwhelming that I was not myself, and my...

General Topics Survivor Stories Support Groups Cancer Awareness (15) Coping (11) Community Support
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A cancer survivor holding up a refreshing drink to cheer.

6 min read

Lessons from a Cancer Patient During a Global Pandemic

One of the things that cancer patients talk about when they get together is where they were when they “got the call.” The call that turned life...

Survivor Stories 20s & 30s with Cancer
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Annamarie under an umbrella bundled up in a snowy weather with a friend.

1 min read

Meet Annamarie

A suspicious spot was found on a chest x-ray Annamarie had in 2010. It was supposed to be a routine screening before an elective surgery procedure,...

General Topics Survivor Stories Community Support
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Judy surrounded by her family members.

2 min read

Meet Judy

Judy’s cancer journey started in 2009 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had found a lump but hadn’t told anyone for several weeks,...

General Topics Survivor Stories breast cancer (4) Community Support
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Photos of Kathleen doing what she loves, gardening and traveling

2 min read

We Celebrate Kathleen

On vacation in North Carolina in 2011 with her husband, Ben, Kathleen was busy weaving and creating handmade baskets. They were having a great time...

General Topics Survivor Stories Wellness Support Groups Partner Support (11)
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Arlene happily holding her dog

2 min read

Meet Arlene

Arlene knows the importance of staying active and engaged. After retiring from Battelle before COVID, she had a full schedule of wellness and...

General Topics Survivor Stories Health and fitness Wellness Support Groups breast cancer (4)
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4 min read

Superhero Lincoln

Written by: Courtney Kurtz, Lincoln’s mama When Courtney took her son Lincoln to the doctor for a check-up, she never thought it would result in a...

General Topics Survivor Stories Cancer Awareness (15) Partner Support (11) Caregiver Stories (6)
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Lynn holding a character drawing of herself during a cancer support society event.

2 min read

Meet Lynn

Lynn B. had a feeling that something was wrong in December 2013. After talking with her doctor’s office about it, the doctor recommended a mammogram...

General Topics Survivor Stories Cancer Awareness (15)
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Mary during chemo with gloves on to protect her skin.

2 min read

Meet Mary

Mary Sheskey MSW, LSW For more than 40 years, my professional career had been as a graphic and package designer. I had provided services to...

General Topics Survivor Stories Support Groups
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