Forum: Inspirational Stories

Hi, everyone. My name is Emma, and I'm a Video/Animation student at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. I and a classmate...

I spoke to my mum today and received some very good news! Her CA test shows that it is CA65. Also she doesn't need to do any more MRI test, she has...

Some may have read my post on a long time friend Dave in the UK. He was diagnosed colon cancer stage III b last year, had his hemicolectomy and then...

Hi Everyone I had/have squamous nsclc I was T4N2 M0 and now it is No Evidence. I know I wanted to here good news while I was being treated so I...

This is my story Click below link for my story. http://www.cancerforums.net/threads/28182-I-asked-for-another-years God know's us and hears...

This is my blog. I didn't set out for it to be but so much of my life has been wrapped up in fighting cancer from age 9-35 1/2 and still going. I...

Just curious what songs keep you going or boost your mood on a bad day? One of my favorites is "Everyday" by Dave Mathews Band. It's super simple,...

Hello, My name is Alyssa and I am new to this community. I am a college student, who has Gardner's Syndrome. I was diagnosed eight years ago. I have...

She jumped up as soon as she saw the surgeon come out of the operating room. She said: "How is my little boy ?

If Today Was Your Last Day lyrics Songwriters: Kroeger, Chad; My best friend gave me the best advice He said each day's a gift and not a given...

My husband was thirty-six when he was diagnosed with Testicular cancer back at the beginning of January 2011. He had surgery and endured four cycles...

Watching the great North Run, 13.1 miles Of 55,000 entrants, over 45,000 starters from more than 50 countries there are more than 1800 cancer...

Hello everyone I'd like to get in touch with a mesothelioma survivor who would want to share his/her story with me. I'm a nursing student writing...

Hello my name is Jude Grinpas I am 41 and loving life. I was diagnosed July 2010 with stage 3 esouphageal cancer t3 n3. I was told I didn't have...

Hi Music is very powerful. During my treatment a few songs really hit the spot and I played them over and over again. The first is Over the...

I write this in memory of my late wife. She was battling against cancer for the last three years. She had a liver surgery done three years ago and...

My father passed away to pancreatic cancer on December 20th, 2011. His name was John Whatman, and he was 49 years old. When I was 2 years, he wrote...

The love and support we have recieved from others in the community we live in is so amazing. Everytime I am able to help others my family is...

i lost my poor mother at the tender age of 12 to cancer and we didnt have a father in the home my self my 2 older brother and one oldern so my ...

Hello all! I am a cancer survivor of 18 wonderful years and I would like to pass along my story to you. I hope to inspire someone or give someone...

Caught this rerun on public radio last night. Since I'm too new to post a link, I hope I can say, go to the "This American Life" Web site and click...

"You're 39, just got married and everything looks bright until the sudden discovery of colon cancer. A first hand account of the events that follow...

Hello All, This is my first post here and with any luck it will be one of hope. When my first son was just 10 months old, a mere infant, completely...

I am a 45 year old breast cancer warrior. I found my lump on March 16, 2011. Ironically, just a couple of weeks later, I found my soul mate. How...

I found this in a magazine a few months ago and it has been on my fridge ever since. It has been 1 week today that my Dad passed away from...

Hi All Please have a read of the following.. hope it gives hope and shows that osteosarcoma can be beaten Best wishes PLEASE PM THIS POSTER...

Which is also my screen name here. I just finished my book about my husband's seven years with kidney cancer, our journey together. I found that...

Just watched a wonderful programme where children from hospices in the UK have been flown to Lapland by various charities to meet Santa Claus. Made...

(I"m not sure if this is the correct place for this story but it made me smile) As my mom and I got ready to leave the cancer center today, we...

I want to start a "fun" thread and think the "Lounge" is the place for it. :D Does anyone know about any inspirational movies relating to cancer...

I'm a survivor and filmmaker currently working on a documentary that explores how childhood cancer affects identity formation for survivors. I'm...

My mom told me this a few weeks ago, I thought it was beautiful and also hilarious! My aunt has been battling breast cancer (has spread all over...

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This is the story of 26 year old woman suffering from Tongue cancer with 22 weeks pregnancy.Since she had only one child she wanted to keep the...

Hi to All I am 48 and have been diagnosed with stage four cancer in the liver and bowel and am currently having Chemo treatment. I am a very...

Greetings, I would love to share a short film we just completed that we hope will be an inspiration to some. It is about an amazing dancer and...

SHAKING HANDS WITH DEATH. The 30th June 2009 is the date I was confirmed as dying. My surgeon declared me inoperable, terminally ill and with at...

I'd like to share with you our story about a very special Marathon Relay Team that we organised for the Cork City Marathon (Ireland) last Monday. ...

As told by Emily Garrett: (hometown:Eugene, OR) "The last word to be added to a child's vocabulary should be cancer. At 15-months-old most kids...

Hello everyone, As a new user to this forum, I would like to obey all rules and regulations in place. I have previously developed my story in...

My husband has Matastatic Lung Cancer . I was given a book its is called FINAL GIFTS UNDERSTANDING THE SPEACIAL AWARENESS , NEEDS, AND...

She died last night at 8:50 PM..... my wife, my love. I was at her side and she went very peacefully for that I'm thankful. The nurse came in and...

Hi everyone, My name is Emily Ward and I work with the Canadian Cancer Society. As part of our new "Join the Fight!" movement, we are looking...

I feel like there is no need to write this, but for who ever needs some fuel for the brain here is my story, it is not great or anything like that...

Thought of sharing this wonderful thought that I read on osho.com --- We carry the past so that we can use it in the future. Otherwise who will...

Hello I thought I would come here today and share the story of my brother Charles "Lucky" Wright . Charles was born with numerous problems including...

Hey guys. I work for a marketing company doing the campaigning for Extraordinary Measures, and I recently came across the Inspirational Quilt on the...

I just bought this book from Amazon.com it is amazing. It helps tell your child what will be happening through the entire treatment. It has a happy...

I am looking for ideas on having a party for my sister who has a brain mass that is being treated. What to name the party for invitations and what to...

I do not consider myself to be an eloquent writer and not particularly creative. Nor do I think for myself as a very inspiring writer. I do not have...