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Fight Like a Girl’s collection of Power Stories are written and shared by real women who have overcome or are still fighting cancers, chronic illnesses, or other life altering adversaries every day. The stories found here are a source of empowerment, hope, and education through the discussion of signs, symptoms, treatment processes, inspirations of strength, and individual experiences of each warrior’s personal and unique fight. Survivor stories are equally powerful, written by women who now advocate for others still in the fight.

Read the inspirational stories below to find the support you need in your battle, or the encouragement to share your story with us. Immerse yourself in our community of warriors and join in — we can’t wait to meet and celebrate you.

Linda’s Story (Esophageal Cancer)

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I’ve had acid reflux for quite some time. Sometimes, I’d even wake up coughing from the reflux! I’ve even had trouble swallowing my food, but I never thought that anything could really be wrong. One evening, I went out to eat with my friend, Cyndi, and we had salads with …

Charles’s Story (Esophageal Cancer)

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I was diagnosed on September 11, 2007 with esophageal cancer. I was treated in October of 2007 to March of 2008 at Torbay hospital in the UK. My specialist at the time was Mr. Simon Hickey. I was first treated with chemotherapy and then had twelve weeks of radiotherapy. There …

Donna’s Story (Esophageal Cancer)

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I have suffered from acid reflux for many years. The doctor treated it with ‘Prevacid,’ ‘Nexium,’ etc. Last October I went to my gastroenterologist for a routine visit. He scheduled an EGD. I was told the next day that I had esophageal cancer. I was sent immediately to UAB at …