Embracing the Pink
“I literally woke up saying those implants were Satan himself”
Categories: Entrepreneurship, Patient Stories
Breast Cancer Leads to Volunteering
Jamie volunteers her time supporting other breast cancer survivors. She provides them comfort and companionship, just as she was supported during her own battle with the disease.
Categories: Patient Stories, Philanthropy & Volunteering
What Cancer Takes, and What It Gives
Elissa was only 23 when she was first treated for breast cancer. After going two more rounds with the disease, she understood the journey and wanted to guide others who were travelling the same path. Now, she works with other breast cancer survivors, helping them to navigate the rough spots.
Categories: Entrepreneurship, Patient Stories
A Nurse is a Two-Time Survivor Who Guides Others
Deb has battled breast cancer twice. A nurse by training, she now works with breast cancer survivors, lending her support and wisdom gleaned from experience. Her work is not only valuable to patients, it’s rewarding for Deb. Or, as she puts it, “You get more than you give.”
Categories: Patient Stories, Philanthropy & Volunteering
A Breast Cancer Survivor Vows to Help Others
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.
Categories: Patient Stories, Philanthropy & Volunteering
Inspired by the Volunteers Who Helped
Elaine survived a stage one breast cancer diagnosis. She has been a volunteer with the Johns Hopkins Breast Center for eleven years. She says the disease left her with a gift–being part of the Johns Hopkins family as a volunteer. Elaine now raises funds for research and helps other women–including the underprivileged–face the challenges of their disease. ”I would not be involved with any of this if I had not had breast cancer. So that’s the gift it gave me. And for that, I’m very thankful.”.
Categories: Patient Stories, Philanthropy & Volunteering
Walking Her Way Through Cancer
For Carrie, 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, a website that offers a comprehensive, searchable database of cancer survival.
Categories: Movement & Vitality, Patient Stories
