It was 1993. I woke up one morning in April and found a lump in my neck. It was on the right side, just under my jawline. My doctor told me it was probably a cyst and he’d just “cut it out”. I, intuitively, however opted for an ear, nose …
Read More »Paula’s Story (Oral Cancer, Gastroparesis)
I was diagnosed with tongue cancer at the age of 43 and soon after my diagnosis I underwent surgery on my tongue. It was extremely painful and it was difficult to communicate with my family. Six months later a PET scan showed more cancer and I underwent a more radical …
Read More »Amanda’s Story (Retinoblastoma, Osteosarcoma, Head & Neck Cancer)
My name is Amanda Presley. I am 32 years old. I was born with bilateral retinoblastoma. I had my left eye removed at six weeks of age. I underwent two years of chemo and 30 rounds of radiation. I was in remission! At 12 years of age, I found a …
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