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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... read more

Cancer Survivors and My Sister

Cancer Survivor Stories, Feature Story, Lemons to Lemonade

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... read more

Relying on Faith: Deborah’s Story

Cancer Survivor Stories, Feature 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... read more

“Having Cancer Is No Picnic in the Park!” Clarise’s Story

Cancer Survivor Stories, Feature 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... read more

Be Your Own Best Advocate: Tracey’s Story

Cancer Survivors and My Sister

Relying on Faith: Deborah’s Story

“Having Cancer Is No Picnic in the Park!” Clarise’s Story

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