Survivor Stories
#POWERofONE
Every minute, one woman is diagnosed with cancer in the United States.
That’s one mother. One daughter. One wife.
These are the stories of women who have fought cancer. They give us hope.
Robin Rockhill – Cancer Survivor
Follow your Gut: Robin’s Story of Survival and Strength When Robin was 35, she was a busy mom of three young children, enjoying a full and joyful life — until one ordinary day changed everything. Eight months after her youngest was born, she noticed a strange letdown sensation, like breastfeeding, though she had stopped months
Brenda Magana – Cancer Survivor
Choosing Joy Through the Fight At just 31, Brenda Magaña discovered a sharp pain in her left breast. She chalked it up to normal tenderness, but when the pain persisted and became more intense, she decided to check. At first, Brenda thought about waiting to see if it would go away on its own. But
Sandra Moody – Cancer Survivor
Faith Over Fear In September of 1992, Sandra Moody was 36 years old, teaching 11th-grade U.S. history, helping run school events like prom and cheerleading tryouts, and raising a seven-year-old son with her husband Rick. Life was full, fast, and deeply rooted in faith, family, and community. Then came the diagnosis: breast cancer. “There wasn’t
Heather Clymer – Cancer Survivor
Finding Strength, Humor, and Hope in the Face of Breast Cancer When Heather Clymer, a mom of three and full-time professional in her late 30s, found a lump in her breast, she never imagined the journey that would follow. At first, she wasn’t too worried. The lump felt unusual, sure, but not alarming. Her doctor
Erin Perkins – Cancer Survivor
Finding Power in Her Voice: Erin Perkins’ Story When Erin Perkins discovered a lump while nursing her youngest child, cancer wasn’t on her radar. “I didn’t do self breast exams,” she admits. “But I’d had a lot of clogged ducts with my daughter, and I knew this wasn’t that.” Still, she hesitated to get checked.
Kennedy Mills – Cancer Survivor
Kennedy Mills – Cancer Survivor Kennedy Mills is a young women from Raleigh, North Carolina, who has always carried an unstoppable spirit. A passionate photographer and proud bunny mom, she has a love for creativity, adventure, and good food. After her first year at High Point University, she reflects not just on academics, but on
Anonymous Cancer Warrior
Anonymous Cancer Warrior One fighter’s perspective Each month, we shine a light on a hero in the fight against cancer. But not all heroes wear capes, and not all heroes like the spotlight. This month, we share the perspective of a fighter recently diagnosed with cancer who wishes to remain anonymous. Their words serve as
Isabel Killian – Cancer Survivor
Isabel Killian – Cancer Survivor Cancer doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care if you’re young or old, rich or poor, a star athlete, or a single mother of three. Isabel learned this firsthand when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) during her senior year of high school, just a month before her 18th birthday.
WORDS TO LIVE BY
We have little or no control over what happens to us in life, but we have 100% control over how we will respond."
