The 2nd Last Day
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe last day of chemo is supposed to be a wonderful celebration of finally beating the crap out of cancer. But for me, this was my second “last day.” And
Tag: 5+ years post treatment
Beating Bone Cancer
Reading Time: 8 minutesI was a high school senior and basketball player that had won multiple championship rings, when my world completely changed in June 2014. My father noticed that my left thigh
Open Mic: Erica
Reading Time: < 1 minute VIDEO: Erica shares how her diagnosis changed her life forever at the Digital CancerCon Storytelling Open Mic
Open Mic: Robert
Reading Time: < 1 minute VIDEO: Robert shares a story about his feelings of isolation when diagnosed as a college student at our Stories of Social Isolation Storytelling Open Mic.
We’re All In This Together
Reading Time: 3 minutesI was diagnosed with testicular cancer at 26, when I was finishing up my graduate degree. In my mid-twenties I would have expected a diagnosis of a broken bone or
We Want to Live Beyond This Nightmare
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt was another nightmare that started in Seattle. I was walking along a road and came upon three men in a car. I greeted them with a smile, but what
Open Mic: Melinda
Reading Time: < 1 minute VIDEO: Melinda talks about the things cancer has given her, like a strong community and marathon running, at the Stupid Cancer Storytelling Open Mic.
Open Mic: Beth
Reading Time: < 1 minute VIDEO: Beth shares a story about her Sweet 16 cancer experience at Stupid Cancer’s first storytelling open mic.
Open Mic: Kristen
Reading Time: < 1 minute VIDEO: Kristen tells a story about a time she was interviewed on the news about her sex life post-cancer…and reads the comments.