I am a 44-year-old woman who is fighting multiple sclerosis and lupus, which have caused multiple other problems. I try to stay positive for those I love, but find it hard on some days. I have 8 grandbabies that I would like to see more often, but my pain stands in the way. …

I was diagnosed with breast cancer through my first mammogram at age 40. That same week, my husband was teaching a health economics class and showing students the data about how women under 50 represent only 5% of breast cancer but cost $675 million in mammograms, so maybe it wasn’t worth it… …

I have stage 3 Sarcoma cancer and where it is located is very rare; it is in my face. I had surgery about 7 weeks ago. They had to open up the left side of my face and take out my pallet. The surgeons took out the tumor and it …

I had been feeling bad for about 4 years, and I kept telling my doctors how I felt. They said that I have high blood pressure and I’m overweight. Three months ago, I went back and told my doctor about my joints hurting, the rash on my neck, and that …

I married young (20), and had my first baby at 21. After trying to have a second child for over 3 years, I finally became pregnant. During that time, I went to my normal ob/gyn appointment and was told I had abnormal cells, but that after I delivered, it should go away. …

Last October, I had back pains unlike any I had ever had. I went to the doctor who told me it was just a bad sprain and I was sent home with a prescription for pain killers and an anti-inflammatory. After a week of bed rest, the pain was still …

This is my personal story of my journey with breast cancer. I was 52 years old when I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. When I first heard this, I was shocked and started crying. My sisters were with me. I have a very loving family and I thank …

My Mom is truly my angel on Earth. There isn’t anyone that meets her that doesn’t  fall in love with her and have an instant connection. For the past 20 years, my Mom has fought breast cancer. For the fourth time, she has been diagnosed yet again. This time with …

Do you sometimes feel disconnected? Like somehow life stuff took over and left you stranded on a baron path in the middle of nowhere? Have you ever looked in the mirror and asked yourself who the person looking back at you is? We’ve all been there. Somewhere along the way …

Just want to stress how important early detection is! Five years ago this week 4/23/12 I was told I had breast cancer. That is the last thing anybody wants to hear. However, because of early detection I am proud to say: I am a 5 year ”cancer free” survivor.   Please …