Joel Pautsch’s melanoma diagnosis had him feeling down and questioning his faith, but the support of his friends and family helped him continuing living “Live Until You Die.”

Jenny Langer launched the Red Head Report to document her bone marrow transplant.

Jamie Galloway’s experience in treatment lead her to volunteer to help others facing a similar diagnosis. When patients are scared of their treatment options, she reminds them of the people in their lives who need them.

Erica Hansen Brown had colorectal cancer and in her quest to find a support, she founded Colontown, a place for people with colon cancer a diagnosis to meet and help each other.

Treatment took away Elissa Bantug’s took away the physical traits that had defined her as a person and as a woman. But then she decided she wouldn’t let cancer define her. Now she works with survivors.

Nurse Deb Stewart, a two-time cancer survivor, discusses how treatment for breast cancer has change over the years, and how she helps guide others through their options when they are diagnosed and seeking treat.

During her first hospital stay for breast cancer treatment, CJ was greeted by a volunteer who brought gifts to keep her spirits up. Later though, when she had metastatic breast cancer and was afraid of whether she would survive, there was nobody. Even at conferences, there were few speakers talking about metastatic breast cancer, and so CJ vowed to change that.

Caitlin Waters took inspiration from the New York Times writing a blog about her course of treatment.

Bill Merriam started training for a marathon. He was excited to qualify for Boston’s race — but then he suddenly felt lethargic. Despite a cancer diagnosis, he fought to keep running.

When Elaine Everett was treated for breast cancer, volunteers helped her through the ordeal. Now she’s a volunteer herself, working with Breast Center Volunteer Survivors Team.