A Silver Lining

by Joe

My name is Joe. I am 37 years old with 3 kids. On May 9th, 2011, my life went into chaos.

Hope for Pam

by Allyssa

As I sit here, a very dear friend of the family is fighting for her life.

Strong Man!

by Virginia

Four years after this all started, and he is still fighting. The tumor has been stable. The doctors call him a miracle.

Lost my best friend

by Joanne

My husband of 35 years passed away July 15, 2011. I lost my best friend and the love of my life. He was only 61 years old.

My Wonderful Husband

by Kari

In September of 2010, we learned that my husband of sixteen years had the "meanest tumor" according to the doctor.

The Rooms at the End of the Hall

by Cheryl Lynne

Since my mother started her journey with brain cancer in the middle of January 2010, she has been a patient in three different hospitals; one for diagnosis, one for treatment and the hospital in our hometown where she worked as a nurse for 38 years. The hometown hospital has made it easier for family members and friends to visit with her and has given her the opportunity to be cared for by the women that she worked with over the years.

Never underestimate the power of positive thinking

by Richard

Nearly six years ago, my wife drove me to the emergency room where eventually I was diagnosed with a glioblastoma tumor. This was the culmination of 10 months of ignoring a series of subtle symptoms that nearly cost my life.

The Star in My Sky

by Brooke

As a young girl my dad taught me hope. He showed me how to survive in this world. He taught me how to fight for what I believed in and to follow my dreams; no matter how big or small - with dedication, passion, and courage they could be fulfilled.

We Should Have Known Something was Wrong

by Elizabeth

My big brother, John, was diagnosed with a GBM on January 14, 2009. We should've known something was wrong, but he was single and lived alone.

13 Years and Counting

by Cheryl

My prognosis was not good back in October 1997, but by choosing the treatments "I" felt were right for me - I am still here today.

Winning the Fight of My Life!

by Greg

It has been six years since diagnosis. I have dedicated my life to helping those going through cancer or caring for someone going through cancer. There is so much that a person like myself can do to help.

Finding Peace and Empowerment

by Scott

Unbelievable. That's the word that kept coming to mind the first couple of times I went to my oncologist. Unbelievable.