Juanita Prada was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at age ten and fourteen. She was affected with cancer twice and underwent chemotherapy, radiation and blood transfusions as a part of her journey. She says that " I live in the moment, and each minute I breathe is a gift. During cancer and its treatments, it is important to surround yourself with people who will help you rise up again and regain the energy that is missing ..read more

Megan Claire Chase was diagnosed with Stage 2 invasive lobular breast cancer. Since she turned 18, Megan's health has been under observation as she was experiencing certain issues. This diagnosis came as a complete surprise to her. She tells other cancer patients that "It is okay not to be okay. The cancer journey can be difficult to handle alone, so take professional help. As a caregiver, I would say it is okay to take time for yourself and seek help when needed ..read more

Donia Youssef is a breast cancer survivor. She was diagnosed with cancer after noticing a lump under her armpit. She was diagnosed with breast cancer. Donia says that cancer was a roller coaster ride. Her advice for other cancer patients is to keep up hope and faith, to stay focused and calm. No matter how horrendous the situation is, there is always something positive ..read more

Dhruba was diagnosed with Breast Cancer twice. She noticed various symptoms. She had severe pain in one of her breasts. At first, she thought it was hormonal changes & some general infection. But after visiting a hospital, the doctor discovered this might be serious. In the total journey, she had eight chemotherapy sessions and 15 radiation treatments, including the surgery where she had decided to go for a double mastectomy. Druba never gave up. She fought the battle & survived. All we need to do is have faith and confidence in who we are. Strong support & strength are necessary f ..read more

Brandi Benson is an Ewing Sarcoma survivor. She was diagnosed with cancer after noticing a lump on her leg, which she first dismissed. Her advice for other cancer patients is to believe in themselves and never give up because there are miracles every day. She says that cancer has motivated her to do better in life ..read more

Flávia Maoli was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at the age of 23. However, she did not give up hope. Instead, she learned from her cancer experience and fought back with far more courage and optimism the second time Hodgkin's Lymphoma struck her. In fact, using her outstanding interpersonal abilities, she founded Instituto Camaleao to serve society and inspire them through her cancer journey ..read more

Lynette Vanderhorst is a Gestational Trophoblastic Disease survivor Her cancer journey began when my pregnancy test was positive just six months after giving birth to her son when the doctors performed a D&C. But she believes that her cancer journey taught her a lot of things. She asks her fellow warriors to believe in themselves, stay grounded, stay focused, and stay in the moment ..read more

David Lofthouse is a mouth cancer survivor. His one advice to people going through a similar journey is to never give up and give life the fight it deserves. He was declared cancer free in April, 2022 and is now a successful writer, who has written multiple books, one of which consists of detailed accounts of his cancer journey and his life after it ..read more

Jos' cancer journey began in 2020, unfortunately during the lockdown. While cancer came as a complete surprise to her, her positive attitude toward it was what kept her spirits up. In fact, after her successful journey, she has some words of advice for other cancer patients: help and accept help; Try not to be homebound and interact and socialize with others. Finally, feel and express all of your emotions ..read more

Arushii was a caregiver to her mother who lost the battle to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She suggests caregivers to accept what has happened without wasting more time and plan the treatment logically, by taking as many opinions as needed. She says, “ Make sure you take more than one opinion and have regular checkups to ensure you are on the right path. These decisions can be expensive, but it is something that you can’t avoid once you’re diagnosed with cancer, so make the necessary preparations for them. Always listen to what the patient is saying, both verbal and non-verbal ..read more