Meet the remarkable patients who have found ways to add life to their days – to live every day to the fullest. I hope the stories are encouraging and meaningful for other patients and their families.
Share your story with us! Write to us about your journey or that of a loved one making the most of every day. Seizing the days takes many forms, so think outside the box about the many ways to enrich your life.
Jennifer was 24 when she was diagnosed. Her husband lived in a different state. Her friends were building their careers in graduate school. But cancer changed her outlook on life and she chose to seize her days.
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.
Robert Burkhart was a bitter man who was estranged from his family for many years before being diagnosed with lung cancer. Now that’s all changed. Click below to hear more.
Jerry Sorkin created “Breathe Deep DC,” a 5K walk to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones and raise money for lung cancer. Click below to hear more.
