Carrie Wells refused to stop living her life when she was diagnosed with cancer. She met other cancer patients who feel like victims, but she didn’t want to live that way.

Rochelle Shoretz’s journey is one of resilience, leadership, and hope. Diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age, she transformed her experience into a mission to support others. As the founder of Sharsharet, Rochelle has become a powerful advocate for young Jewish women and their families facing cancer. Watch Transcript My name is Rochelle Shoretz. […]

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When artist Maria Lanas spent time in the hospital with her father-in-law, Shapour, during his cancer treatments, she was inspired by the drops of chemotherapy medicine falling inside his IV bottle.

After Gerry Krobisch was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, he and his wife moved from New York to Baltimore, just a few blocks from his daughter and two of his grandsons, ages 3 and 5.

Several years after Annie Applegarth battled sarcoma, she joined the Mermaids, a group of swimmers that raises money for cancer research.

For Carrie Wells, a powerful and positive part of surviving breast cancer was attending a retreat with women who shared similar journeys.   Being surrounded by other survivors was a chance for connection, education, relaxation and healing. So moved was Carrie by the retreat experience, she felt compelled to help other cancer survivors find equally valuable opportunities. Carrie launched SurvivorsRetreat.com, […]

Edel Blumberg  was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 47.  Despite undergoing surgery and chemotherapy, the disease returned three years later.  After another course of treatment, Edel founded the Semi-Colon Club, an organization dedicated to spreading awareness about colon cancer prevention, screening and treatment.  Or, as Edel likes to say, colon cancer is preventable, treatable […]

After being diagnosed with lung cancer, Mike traveled to his high school reunion, the Grand Canyon, and his own backyard. Click below to hear more.

Melvin “Buddy” Eckart was a man of faith and family who had an indomitable spirit and a penchant for country line dancing. Click below to hear more.