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  • Photo of Barbara L.Barbara L.

    “During treatment, you’re in crisis mode, focusing on getting through it, and not feeling much. Once treatment is over, that’s when it hits you: ‘Oh my God, I had cancer.'” Read more

  • Photo of Donna S.Donna S.

    “My life has been completely changed because of this disease but thanks to CancerCare I have the support I need and hope for the future.” Read more

  • Photo of Juliet O.Juliet O.

    “Cancer turned my whole life upside down. If I hadn't had my social workers, I don't know what I would have done.” Read more

  • Photo of Susan T.Susan T.

    “The support groups at CancerCare were amazing! There were so many helpful tips to make this journey more manageable.” Read more

  • Photo of Lisa W.Lisa W.

    “CancerCare guided me in the process of receiving financial assistance. They really gave me a lot of tools that helped me and for that I’ve been so grateful.” Read more

  • Photo of Vera S.Vera S.

    “I’ve learned to be really very supportive of other people and what they’re going through. Everyone needs people to care about them, to love them, to be thinking about them and hoping that they are going to be ok. Everybody needs it. It’s really been a huge lesson for me and has made me very aware of how fragile we are.” Read more

  • Photo of Rasheen D.Rasheen D.

    “Money was getting tight. I applied for grants and different types of help. I found that CancerCare was just the number one resource for information and financial assistance. They understand the emotions that you’re going to go through. It’s a one-stop shop.” Read more

  • Photo of Susan G.Susan G.

    “Be patient with people who are going through this. Don’t tell someone that what they’re feeling is all in their head. If you think your friend or family member needs to get out, but they know they’re not feeling well, don’t push it.” Read more

  • Photo of Theodosia B.Theodosia B.

    “When I was first diagnosed, I honestly thought that one day my cancer would go away. Now, I honestly don’t care if I ever hear the word cancer-free again. I have to live this. My advice to others is to stop reaching for a cancer-free diagnosis. Instead, how about we learn to live with this disease?” Read more

  • Photo of Nancy W.Nancy W.

    “Cancer is a disease with so many unknowns. Without the solid support that CancerCare offers, I don’t know how I’d have gotten through it.” Read more

  • Photo of Becky C.Becky C.

    “Knowing that I had help to rely on meant that there was one less thing to worry about.” Read more

  • Photo of Tamara N.Tamara N.

    “Thanks to CancerCare, my family was able to stay afloat while I fought the hardest battle of my life.” Read more

  • Photo of Seynabou B.Seynabou B.

    “Some advice I would offer others going through a similar situation is give yourself time. It’s ok to take your time to heal, both physically and mentally, from this challenging time.” Read more

  • Photo of Lori G.Lori G.

    “Sparkle was my rock throughout this challenging time, and I’ll forever be grateful to have her as my best friend.” Read more

  • Photo of Bianca I.Bianca I.

    “Thanks to my social worker at CancerCare, I believe that cancer will just be another chapter in my life, not the end of to my story.” Read more

  • Photo of Marianne D.Marianne D.

    ““I look at what I lost, but also look at what I gained. Cancer made me who I am."” Read more

  • Photo of Weslinne C.Weslinne C.

    “I wish I knew more about the importance of breast health at a young age and especially into my adulthood. Cancer doesn’t discriminate, and early detection is key.” Read more

  • Photo of Valarie T.Valarie T.

    “Cancer patients, as you're going through this, there are lifechanging resources that CancerCare offers - financial assistance, community programs, education workshops - those are priceless things that people should take advantage of.” Read more

  • Photo of Veronica F.Veronica F.

    “CancerCare has helped me build my foundation from start to finish, to show me who I can be before and after cancer. They gave me an outlet of encouragement.” Read more

  • Photo of Sabrina T.Sabrina T.

    “CancerCare offers a community that understands what you’re going through, and that means everything.” Read more
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