Cancer Survivor Stories
Be Your Own Best Advocate: Tracey’s Story
1. How did you learn that you have cancer? How did you come to terms with your diagnosis? Twenty years ago, at 37 years old, I fought for my life against breast cancer. I found a lump during a self-breast exam one night while watching a segment of the Oprah Winfrey...
Tamron’s Journey: Beating cancer with faith!
1. How did you learn that you have cancer? How did you come to terms with your diagnosis? I was initially diagnosed with a fibroid tumor while I was pregnant with my first child. I later found out after surgery that it was Peritoneal Mesothelioma. Usually, the typical...
Cancer Survivors and My Sister
Sunday, June 6 is National Cancer Survivors Day and I want to send some love to all cancer survivors and specifically to my sister and Coils to Locs cofounder Dianne Shaddock Austin. Why Coils to Locs Exists Interesting fact, Coils To Locs would not exist if Dianne...
Denise’s Natural Hair Loss Journey: Dealing with Alopecia with the Help of Her Daughter
1. How did you learn that you have cancer? How did you come to terms with your diagnosis? I do not have cancer. I have alopecia. 2. What surprised you most about your experience with cancer? I started losing my hair about nine years ago. 3. What did you learn from...
“Prayers and Faith”, Kalia’s Cancer Journey
1. How did you learn that you have cancer? How did you come to terms with your diagnosis? I learned I had cancer in 2017 a little after I found out I was pregnant with my now 3 year old daughter. It was a very difficult situation at first because I had to decide on my...
Relying on Faith: Deborah’s Story
1. How did you learn that you have cancer? How did you come to terms with your diagnosis? Learn of the diagnosis after a mammogram. I was pretty calm, relied on my faith. Had grandkids I was transporting to school, busy, did have time of cancer. 2. What surprised you...
Feature Story: On the Other Side with Talaya
Today’s feature story is from Talaya Dendy. Read on to know more of her story. 1. How did you learn that you have cancer? How did you come to terms with your diagnosis? I learned that I had cancer when I discovered a lump on the left side of my neck. A year later, yes...
“Having Cancer Is No Picnic in the Park!” Clarise’s Story
Today’s feature story is from Clarise Colbert. Read on to know more of her story. 1. How did you learn that you have cancer? How did you come to terms with your diagnosis? I was doing some schoolwork and put my hand on my chest and felt a lump. I went to the emergency...
Honored to Join the Ranks of OneToughB!
When Dianne couldn’t find a natural wig during her chemo treatment, she decided to take matters into her own hands and start a company to help other women like her. That’s how Coils to Locs was founded. Listen to her inspiring story, and how her cancer journey turned...
Hot Mama Chronicles Podcast: The Journey of a Natural Hair Blogger and Cancer Survivor Turned Entrepreneur
I had the opportunity to meet with Amelia Aubourg, founder of Hot Mama Chronicles to share my work as a natural hair blogger, cancer survivor, and entrepreneur.
