Stories of Hope
Cancer survivor stories from the American Cancer Society.
From Coach to Crusader, Teacher Becomes Advocate Following Cancer Journey
Published on: January 16, 2025
High school teacher Juan Adnan becomes national advocate and leverages his coaching skills following his own cancer journey.
After Tragedy, Cancer Survivor Finds Meaning Through Helping Others
Published on: January 9, 2025
After overcoming cancer twice and the devastating loss of her son, Aleta Phelps finds strength in caring for her grandson, supporting others facing cancer, and holding onto hope for a brighter future.
A Teacher, Prostate Cancer Survivor On a Mission
Published on: December 17, 2024
James Waddington uses the skills he's honed in the classroom to share with others the importance of cancer screening.
Twins Navigate Life, Cancer Diagnoses, Together
Published on: December 11, 2024
Twins Barbara Page Carlson and Jeanne Page-Soncrant never could have imagined that one day, they would need to take on one of their toughest experiences of all: breast cancer.
