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‘The future is bright’
Hope Looyenga plans for a bright, cancer-free future.
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- July 17, 2019
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Inspired Journeys
The Inspired Journeys mural showcases incredible photos of people facing their cancer battles with extraordinary bravery. The photos accompany patient stories. Looking at this piece, you don’t see cancer. You see a veteran, an artist, a firefighter, a musician, a new wife, a dog lover, a grandma, a mother, a friend. These are not just patients, they are people. Everyday heroes.
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‘This is an epidemic’
A painless lump on his neck turned out to be HPV-related throat cancer, a disease affecting a growing number of people.
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- June 24, 2019
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‘They only gave me 6 to 9 months’
When stomachaches turned out to be the worst form of pancreatic cancer, Tricia Johnson found hope in a targeted clinical trial treatment.
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- May 13, 2019
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A bolder voice
Amid a second bout of breast cancer, Kathy Shoemaker's faith has become stronger than ever.
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- March 1, 2019
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Just like Wonder Woman
After undergoing da Vinci robotic surgery to remove her lung cancer, Roxanne Nelson is amazed at how quickly she has rebounded.
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- January 7, 2019
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A Christmas Eve post-chemo surprise
Bagpipe music heralds a big milestone for a woman completing her second-last infusion of her breast cancer treatment.
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- December 24, 2018
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Early diagnosis, positive prognosis
A bout of itching prompted Terry Beck to seek treatment for a suspected skin condition, setting him quickly on the path to cancer recovery.
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- December 5, 2018
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‘Will you marry me?’
Told she doesn’t have much time to live, Rhonda White sees two wishes fulfilled in a tearful, joyful double wedding ceremony.
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- November 16, 2018
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‘All about living, not dying’
With the help of hospice, a Battle of the Bulge hero continues to enjoy outdoor adventures.
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- October 10, 2018
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Battle in the body
Josh Parker beat leukemia a decade ago. Every day since, he battles the aftereffects of treatment with strength, faith and determination.
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- October 8, 2018
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‘Your whole life flashes before you…’
Megan Keller battled breast cancer with a child in her womb. These days, both are happy and healthy.
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- August 1, 2018
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‘One small girl with a huge heart’
Inspired by her grandma, 12-year-old Delaney Viewig shaved her head to support cancer research.
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- June 29, 2018
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