Category: Survivor and Caregiver Stories

Find hope and inspiration from cancer survivors and caregivers as they share the stories of their personal experiences with cancer.

Survivor and Caregiver Stories
Brandon Pantano

Hopelight Spotlight: Jeff Scott

“I don’t think of cancer as a death knell for people. There are so many treatments. I try to let people know that they can

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My Dad Got Sick: Money vs. Memories

Guest post by Jay Perry In early 2013, my dad was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and given nine months to live. He would

Survivor and Caregiver Stories
Brandon Pantano

Hopelight Spotlight: Glioblastoma Survivor David

These days, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), or brain cancer, is in the news more than ever. For David Swan, the reports are especially personal. He recently

Survivor and Caregiver Stories
Brandon Pantano

Hopelight Spotlight: Eddie Carlucci

Ben Franklin once said that there’s “No better relation than a prudent and faithful friend.” He could have been describing longtime CHN volunteer Edward Carlucci.

Survivor and Caregiver Stories
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Art and healing after cancer

“If we are ever to enjoy life, now is the time, not tomorrow or the next year . . . Today should always be our

Survivor and Caregiver Stories
Brandon Pantano

Embracing our scars

Life after mastectomy: finding patience, power and purpose.

Survivor and Caregiver Stories
Brandon Pantano

A different kind of love story

Rodney and Vera’s continent-crossing, cancer-fighting, care-filled love story.

Survivor and Caregiver Stories
Brandon Pantano

Being lucky isn’t easy

Cervical cancer survivor Ellen shares an honest look at the complications and challenges of life after treatment.

Survivor and Caregiver Stories
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My attitude adjustment

Ditching the bad attitude when cancer comes calling.

Survivor and Caregiver Stories
Brandon Pantano

Love that won’t quit

Leukemia survivor Paul (Princeton Class of 1961) on clinical trials, blast counts and support for classmates facing serious illness.

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