Illuminating the Path: Madeline’s Story
Feeling blindsided and unprepared in her own cancer journey, Madeline set out to illuminate the path of other young adults dealing with cancer as a Livestrong Mission and Programs Intern.By Paula
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Strong in Spirit — Strategies for Maintaining Your Mental Health During Cancer
Strong in Spirit — Strategies for Maintaining Your Mental Health During Cancerby Tara ProbascoWhen you receive a cancer diagnosis, it can feel as though your whole world has been turned upside down.
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“A Light of Hope”— Marisol’s Fertility Story | Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In 2021 at the age of 34, I was diagnosed with HR+ breast cancer. I had to advocate for myself in order to get a mammogram, as at my initial appointment 7 months prior, my doctor dismissed my concerns
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Krystal’s Fertility Story | Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Photo by Jenna RuoccoMy name is Krystal. I am 33 years old and was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma (breast cancer) on May 24th. I am the first one in my family and friend group to
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Fierce & Fearless: Anna’s Story | Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
At 15 years old, fierce and fearless, Anna is conquering her cancer diagnosis with resilience, grace, humor and faith. Livestrong honors Anna’s journey during September, Childhood Cancer Awareness
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A Boulder in the Road: Phil’s Story (3 of 5)
by Alice BlackmoreWhen Phil, a prostate cancer survivor, entered the corral to begin the Tahoe Trail 50K mountain bike race on July 15, 2023, he didn’t expect his plans to literally go sideways. The
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Hope and Healing Through the Camera Lens: Pablove Shutterbugs
“Halo” by Anaaya, age sevenAt Livestrong, we believe that if you’re living with cancer, you deserve more than hope for a better tomorrow — you deserve a better today. We created the Livestrong
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Celebrating a Tireless Advocate: Greg Lee Retires from Livestrong after 17 Years of Leadership
Today we recognize President and CEO Greg Lee, a champion of hope, as he retires from his 17-year tenure at Livestrong. Greg’s tireless efforts have significantly advanced the foundation’s mission of
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Putting the Fun in Fundraising: Interview with Kristin, Livestrong Ambassador
Make Fundraising FUN: Interview with Kristin, Livestrong Ambassador2 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. While it’s likely that all of us know someone who has a cancer
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Cancer in the LGBTQ+ Community: Person-Centered Resources for Pride Month
At Livestrong, we prioritize a person-centered approach to cancer care for all survivors. There are an estimated one million LGBTQ+ cancer survivors in the United States. In honor of Pride Month, we
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Fulfilling Big Dreams in the Big Apple and Beyond: Phil’s Story (2 of 5)
by Alice BlackmoreOn the first Sunday in May, 32,000 bicyclists gathered in Lower Manhattan at 7:30 in the morning to begin their 40-mile ride through the five boroughs of New York City. The TD Five
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I will give it everything I have: Marvin’s Story | Leadville Trail 100 MTB
After a cancer diagnosis derailed his endurance racing adventures, Marvin dug deep, setting “crazy goals” to motivate himself and inspire others.by Paula Wielinski, BSN, RNGo longA natural-born
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Navigating the Unexpected: Lorena’s Story | Mother’s Day Series
Newlywed Lorena had plans to start a family. These plans didn’t account for a breast cancer diagnosis.To make things even more challenging, Lorena had to navigate this new diagnosis with an emerging
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Making Lemonade: Phil Decker’s Story
As a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis set back his racing, Phil Decker proclaimed, “If I can run that day…I run. Someone in a chemo chair or hospital bed would love to run. If I don’t run…shame on me.”
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25 Years of Hope: Daniel’s Story
Daniel W. — US Navy Veteran, New Dad, and Burkitt Lymphoma SurvivorTwenty-five-year-old US Navy Veteran and new dad, Daniel Wojciechowski, was busy welcoming his infant daughter when he noticed an
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Lean On Each Other: Ronald’s Story
by Courtney BattagliaRonald JacksonRonald Jackson is a multiple myeloma patient currently in treatment for this diagnosis. Through Livestrong Navigation, Mr. Jackson has found new strength and hope
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Optimistic and Hopeful: Nicole’s Story
After an ovarian cancer diagnosis at age 24, Nicole found hope for a future family through Livestrong Fertility.by Paula Wielinski, BSN, RNNicole, Ovarian Cancer SurvivorNicole’s “Lucky Diagnosis
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An ordinary guy living an extraordinary life: Phil’s Story (1 of 5)
by Alice BlackmoreOn Sunday, February 17, 2013, Phil Toomey stopped at the large Livestrong Austin Marathon booth where hundreds of banners and ribbons were dangling from crossbars. These weren’t just
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I Know Jack — Do You?
I Know Jack — Do You?Livestrong Banded Together Tour — Community Fundraiser Highlight: I Know Jack FoundationThe I Know Jack Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by the Hoeger family in
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Surrogacy & Survivorship: It Takes a Village
Kelly’s personal journey as a survivor, Livestrong Leader, and brand-new mom.Throughout my life, I have always been a planner. I knew I wanted to attend college, get married, and have a family. Once I
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Lymphedema: Illuminating the Medical Condition that Impacts Many Cancer Patients
In a time of Google, Siri, and Alexa, lymphedema is still a term with which most people are not familiar. Lymphedema is a condition experienced by individuals impacted by cancer. Specifically, one in
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Wrestling with Cancer
Professional wrestler, Tommy Phillips, watched his friend and mentor wrestle with cancer but he has committed to do something inspiring in the midst of loss. Keep reading to learn more about the man
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Parenthood After Cancer: Protecting Options for Survivors
For the 150,000 people of reproductive age diagnosed with cancer every year, treatment can often interfere with one’s fertility options [1]. In certain cases, survivors may require emergency fertility
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The Unknown
When I was in my junior year of high school, life was good. I felt I was on top of the world. I was sixteen and a returning state champion on my volleyball team. That feeling of security soon changed
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Meditation for Cancer Survivors
Livestrong at the YMCAWith winter at our doorsteps and the stress of the holidays, seasonal depression is here. Many cancer survivors are looking for a solution to the mental health issues that are
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