In Their Own Words

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"It’s been 12 years since my bone marrow transplant. I saw my daughter grad HS, my son married & be with my wife. A MIRACLE!!!" — VINCENT

"It means time to spend with my family especially my grandchildren. It also gives a second chance at how I live my life "

— WALTER

"Being able to honor the day; embracing each joy, or challenge with enthusiasm & graciousness.

— DAWN

"I enjoy being alive. I never think that could be different. I try to give the best of me to everyone because the live is too short. " — ILEANA R MILAN

"I enjoy being alive. I never think that could be different. I try to give the best of me to everyone because the live is too short. I "

— ILEANA R MILAN

"Thank you Immersion for heiping me be a survivor. I made it through a battle: ovarian cancer-surgery, chemo, 2 surgical repairs. 6 granddaughters." — MARGARET

"Survivorship means seeing God’s grace and blessings in every aspect of my life. Amazing!" — NANCY

"Living to enjoy life!" — MONISHA

"My faith, my family and my friends. Knowing I will be able to enjoy my beautiful granddaughter. To Dr. Eastham and his team, thank you❤️" — MICHAEL

"I own my narrative." — JULI

"It means everything to me! I thank everyone who was there for me and I can pay it forward as often as I can! God bless all of you! "

— JEANNIE

"I don’t feel like a survivor-everything still seems surreal-happy to breathe the fresh air in the morning" — LARRY

"Seeing my grandchildren grow into young adults and growing old with my wife." — MARK

"Knowing that my survivorship is built on the millions who suffered and died without the benefits that we have today. We live and encourage " — RUSSELL

"Continue life! Being forever grateful for every day, thanking God each day and showing gratitude to my doctors who helped restore my health." — KATHY

"Living every day like it was my only day." — HENRY

"Pure Gratitude. Beautiful, gentle, strong, gratitude. Dr. Chi and Christina will always be in my heart. 6 yrs since a magnificent surgery!" — JAN

"Pure Gratitude. Beautiful, gentle strong gratitude. " — JAN

"Pure Gratitude. Beautiful, gentle strong gratitude." — JAN

"Being a survivor give me the ability to see my children achieve milestones in there life. So thankful . " — SUSAN

"means putting emphasis on the things that really matter, and prioritizing health." — MARÍA BRITO

"It is a blessing to be a part of all the milestone's in my children's lives, the graduations, the engagements etc. I fell incredibly lucky." — SHANNON

"to see my granddaughter graduate high school, m❤❤❤❤❤ thank you all " — STEVEN MOSS

"Being a survivor gives me another opportunity to share what I’ve learned about surviving cancer. I wake up each day waiting to help others!" — TERESA

"Seeing the sun every morning." — EMILY

It means being able to spend time with my family." — EMILY ELISABETH

"Courage" — LOUISE

"Survivorship to me is a wonderful second chance of life. I am now cancer free in remission. I give God all the glory. " — VICTOR KELLO

"Waking up every day and being grateful for another opportunity of life. It's not about me anymore, it's about helping others." — MARCO MACANCELA

"Another day to enjoy family and friends " — JOHN

"More time to spend with loved ones" — WILLIAM

"It’s like having a second chance at life.i know because my also is a survivor for 12 year.i have to thank. God and my doctor. dr. J.smith from" — DOMINICK

“Family and friends. Also being there for others who have just began their survivorship — FLORENE

"Looking through the storm and finding the rainbow. Living every day, enjoying every moment and not taking time for granted. I love life!" — CHRISTINE

"Another chance to enjoy my family and make a difference to those who are ill. To give them hope which is key to recovery. Bring a smile." — SETA

"Survivorship means that I have been able to have thus far 25 additional years to work with organizations that I support. " — GEORGE F. POPPE III

"Survivorship means to me hope, faith, and the favor of God on my life. God blessed me with one of the most amazing team" — TRICIA

"God is in control in my life. The unending support of my family,endless prayers from family, and friends, and, very good treatment"

— AMOS

"My Family and My Faith" — LUCILLE

"New life with hope and appreciation for our blessings and be stronger for my kids facing their challenges" — SHARI

"Thanks to Jehovah (God) for another day of life. Grateful to survived 2 different cancers in less than 2 years." — DEIDRE J. MIDDLETON

"Living victoriously through the experience and encouraging others through the power of your testimony." — PAMELA

"Beating the odds! Remind others that life is precious and they need to enjoy every minute." — KAREN TOBY

"It means a whole new view on life. Survivorship has taught me there's a difference between Faith and Trust and what it truly means to live!!" — MARRIELLE

"Survivorship is a lucky mix of patient's determination with dedication on the part of the medical team. It requires strong team work." — FILIP

"Fighting two cancers is difficult, but you can win having great team on your side: your family & friends, medical group and your God " — SIMON

"The mind that did not give up and and kept body mind and soul working to get trough a life treating situation & still has mind, body & soul " — JAMES

"Finding out how strong I am and knowing how much I am loved by family and friends." — ANGELA

"Finding out " — ANGELA

"It means more time to enjoy family and friends. " — KEITH

"To remain alive, going back to work and enjoy life again!!" — RAJEEV

"Survivorship to me means being capable of staying strong and fight against the disease, and over coming with strength and power.." — JANINE

" LIFE.🤗" — LINDA

"It means being there for my family and doing what god as plans for me I am so grateful for all the doctors that helped me get through this" — DEBORAH

"I was diagnosed at age 80. I was treated & here I am writing this at age 88." — ROSEMARY

"Survivorship to me means transformation of my life - becoming stronger, more resilient, and being happy to be alive and healthy!!!" — ALLA

"Survivorship means feeling blessed with each new day we are given and remembering it is given to us by God Himself! " — MICHELLE

"My life may have been derailed, but Now I am on a new journey of living life. A life where God, family and friends take center stage!" — MATTHEW

"Faith, Not give up! Get up and fight. Hope, and believe in God. " — GABRIELA

"To me, Survivorship means being a person that is a fighter. A person that perseveres through challenges and obstacles. Struggling & winning" — JENNIFER

Enjoying my family and my life! Inspiring others. Thanking God. Searching for a purpose. Helping others. — JOSEPH

"from the moment you are treated you are a survivor. making the most of every minute of your life. Making it special" — ANGELA

Live for today! Smell the flowers. Enjoy the sunrise and sunset. Make every day an adventure. No regrets! — CANDICE

"Not worrying about tomorrow, rejoicing in today, the day the Lord has made. " — JEROME

"Not worrying about tomorrow " — JEROME REDDING

"I’m able to be here for my husband & children. I can continue to “fill my bucket” & not take anything for granted. Cancer changes you 4ever." — LESLIE

"Survivorship means not giving up. It means not living in the fear of cancer, but resting in the power of God, and continuing to fight." — KAREN

"Resilience, Hope and Never give up!" — SANDRA

"It means enjoy everyday with your loved ones, relax and stress free as nothing is more important than health. “Be health and be happy”." — RITA

"Another day! :O)" — BRENDA

"I honor their beauty and strength! " — FRANCENE

"Taking one day at a time. Enjoying life and trying to remain positive." — LORI

"Strength & resilience, hope & renewal, caring & sharing and above all, love " — GAIL

"Living to be able to serve my family and God. " — CINDY

"Just knowing you are here, living a life more fulfilling that you otherwise would have, is my gift" — LORI

"Each day is a gift that should never be taken advantage of. Life is too short to be stressed. — KRISTIN ROHNER

"Survivor means to me "against all odds" "never to give up no matter the cause" "you fight until the end without quitting"" — JUDITH BASCETTA

"Survivor means to me" — JUDITH BASCETTA

"Survivor means to me" — JUDITH BASCETTA

"It means, courage, patience, faith, belief in the power in oneself to heal and being open to love and support from others. A beautiful thing" — MARC

"I’m a survivor myself, i think survivors are the strongest ppl on earth emotionally " — Y

"Success " — KATHY

"Laughing with my son Fishing with my husband Hugging my mom Reading a good book Thanking God Being kind to 1 more person Living Loving Life" — SIMONE

"Listening to your own body, instead of listening to others, when you are told that nothing is wrong with you. " — DANIELLE

"I have survived, but have a new slow growing lung cancer that the doctor thinks is treatable! I am hanging in there!" — DORIS

"I adore my family and especially my grandchildren. I was at my grandchildren' graduation. Thanks Dr. Kemeny I owe you my life!" — KATHLEEN

"Being able to spend quality time with my loved ones and friends. " — CATHERINE

"My wife and I are both cancer survivors. Her 3 years , me 13 years." — BERT

"Survivorship means that there is more. More life to live and a testimony to give. I have survived stages 1, 2 and 4. There is hope!! " — JUDY

"Made me appreciate all that I have. Made me humbler and a much better person." — GABOR

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"New Life" — FREDERICK J

"they are not survivors, they are winners" — CRISTINA

"Living life to the fullest." — JEN

"Mon épouse agée de 72 ans a été opérée avant qu' un cancer ne se généralise. Pour l'instant, elle se réjouit de profiter de la vie." — JACQUES

"With every day, you become stronger." — FRANCESCA

"Having more time to spend with my family" — JEN

"Embracing all the beauty and love, big and small, that life gives us every day." — ANDREW T

"Surviving means that I can be of inspiration and strength to someone else thanks to MSKC" — JENNIFER

Living three years with neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer is balancing full life with treatments , Keeping — LELAND

"As a survivor of two different cancers and an advocate for Melanoma Awareness, I am grateful for every day I have to enjoy life." — HELEN

"As a 32 year survivor of Hodgkin lymphoma, I was able to start and retire a career as a NYC teacher, as well as encouraging new patients. " — MARY

"Having survived spinal cord cancer, I've learned that things can change in an instant. I've learned to live in the moment and love more." — SHAWNA

"Survivorship to me means, being fortunate enough to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Being an inspiration is inspirational! " — GEORGE

"After 2 primaries followed by recurrence of the 1st,I no longer think of survivorship;rather I’m a Cancer Warrior, determined to win" — ELLEN

"A life, even full of long-term side effects, is better than no life at all! Thank you. Keeping hope, gratitude and perseverance." — LIZ

"I am given a second chance in life. Give thanks always and be kind and compassionate to others. Be grateful." — BRIDGITTE

"5 years battling, each day is a gift! It was once told to me, I should look up to the skies, love or try everyone you meet and keep moving!" — DUANE

" After surviving 6 cancers, I am grateful to be a role model showing others that THEY TOO can LIVE a LIFE filled with Joy and meaning. " — TERRY

"Hope for all the other cancer patients,like being born again thank you Dr.Daniel Coit you were truly sent from heaven " — JOSEPH

"Survivorship is showing this cancer who is really in charge. With that comes a rebirth of mental, emotional and physical strengths." — SHERRY

"Cancer saved my life. Prior to my 2nd cancer diagnosis my lifestyle was self-destructing. My survival has changed that for 10 years. " — JIM

"I am thankful every morning for another day of life. I have learned that time is a precious gift. " — TRUDY

"Enjoying my life as much as possible in the moment. Holding onto positive people, walking away from negativity. Resting and self-care." — JENNY S.

"A shout out to my PT/OT Team that repaired a broken body so I can enjoy survivorship: Sebi, Kristen, Jullian, Ancy, Aviva and Laura. THANK U"

— KAREN

"I am so grateful to Dr Capko of Memorial Sloan Kettering for her support in taking my breast cancer away It was a scary time for me" — ALICE

"It's EVERYTHING. " — KAREN

"Survivorship means courage. " — GEORGIA LUBRANO

"It's recognition of strength at the weakest, it's dynamite support, it's vigor in family, friends it's being a Pretty Proud Bad-Ass! " — SUNITA

"Living my best life!" — TANYA

"It's recent--in shock, angry, upset and afraid and need to be here for 2 young children. It means extreme clarity, the here, the now. " — ROYA

"Malignant Melanoma,1997, Prostate Cancer, 2015, Aortic Valve, 2017, parotid gland Cancer,2017. — JOHN

"That I am able to enjoy the life I have. More importantly that I able to go my daughters wedding 🎩 earlier this month and her sister is ha" — ARTHUR

"Surviving cancer is a second chance. Second chance to live, love, and laugh. A second chance to really appreciate what you may have missed." — JOHN

"Survivorship means a totally new life to me,the full of happiness, new meaning, more productive and helpful to others, who are still fightin" — FAINA

"Have Hope and Pray for People that have Stricken with this horrible disease' I prey for Everyone Thank you " — IRIS

"Making me stronger. More sensitive. More understanding. More compassionate. " — RAYMOND

"Life! It means being thankful for everyday, taking it all in and not for granted. Survived twice! ALL when I was twelve and BC when I was 49" — KATHERINE

"Surviving is a wake-up call; the realization that I don't have forever, but I have purpose. A chance to turn my dreams into accomplishments." — DONNA

"By having my faith in God who was able to give me a second chance in life and who was always there guiding all my doctors and family. " — ROSA

"Don’t pray for a easy life. Pray for the strength to endure a difficult one. Enjoy each day and thankful for all at MSK Monmouth. 🇺🇸💪🏼" — JOHN

"Living life to the fullest" — BRANDY

"After being misdiagnosed by 4 specialists, I found the right path. It included radiation, surgeries and brachytherapy, an implant of " — AMY

"Survivorship means everything to me. It has been almost two years since I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. I'm here!! Healthy" — FRANCINE DAL-BO

"It means everything. I get to have more years with my family and friends. Having had cancer and surviving it makes me appreciate life more." — JANET

"Another chance to live meaningfully. Developed more flexibility with the long term side effects kicking in teamwork helps me " — JANICE

"Self Worth, Strength and Perspective " — LAUREN BASIT

"it means the world to me. i have such respect for survivors" — BERT

"Seven years living with stage 4 Renal Cell carcinoma means cancer is no longer a death sentence. Life is good!" — DONALD

"Seven years living with stage 4 Renal Cell carcinoma means cancer is no longer a death sentence. Life is good!" — DONALD

"I live my life to the fullest each day. Dr. Mario Leitao and Dr Jason Konner are my angels. Today there is hope for all." — MARIE

"Honoring life and people! And...giving God all the glory! " — PAMELA

"A second chance to live, love, and spread the message that is hope for a light at the end of all of our darkest days. Never give up hope! " — MARGARET

"Survivorship mean to me that I have a second chance at life. " — FRANCESCA LA ROSA

"I am stronger than I could have ever imagined to get through the treatment and fear. I’m thankful to be alive " — HELENE

" I have every moment or my life as a new opportunity to do my best...with joy and gratefulness..." — MAUREEN

"Grateful for 2nd chance, to spend time with my Family. A new outlook to appreciate what And Who is in my life" — GARY

"I remind myself all the time “I’m a fighter “. Life is unpredictable, enjoy and have courage to do anything I dream to do!" — JUDY

"Taking what you learned from your own journey to help others" — ELYSE

"To me Survivorship means being here to hear the nicest young gentleman ask for my permission to take my 12 year old daughter to the movies." — LANTZ

"Breast cancer" — MARIA MELO

"Survivorship means I get to spend much more precious time with my husband, family and friends. That I continue to enjoy all of God’s 🌎world" — CARMELA

"Survivorship is working with doc's who knows our challenges, help us find peace during treatment that restore our will to survive cancer." — MICHELLE

"Celebrating each and every day as a special gift to share life’s moments with family and friends. " — KARYN

"Morning light shining in. Another day always searching my purpose in life. Say a prayer ! Yo" — DIANNE

"Survivorship to me is the battle I was dealt with made me a stronger more humble version of me who lives life to the fulliest!" — MICHELE

"Thank you God saving my life it’s a new beginning and I am truly blessed. " — VICKY

"To wake up each morning, thanking God for another day. To place my feet on the floor and stand up, take my first step for the day. To breath" — BRENDA

"Beating the odds fight for life " — RAYMOND

"Cancer is the discovery of true inner strength. Survivorship is harnessing the new power to create a brighter future. " — ALEX

"Genetic testing & early intervention I am a 20 year survivor of ovarian cancer. This knowledge has inspired & spared the next generation. " — TERESA

"Survivorship what does it mean to me? I don’t sweat the small stuff any more. I appreciate life more because I have new meaning of life!" — JEANY

"Survivorship is bravery, persistence even when there is nothing but hopelessness. It is miracle after all else fails. It is realizing God." — ASHVINI PERSAUD

"Survivorship means that God has give me Favour and I’m so grateful. I get a second chance to get it right. I get to live my best life." — SHIRLEY

"Survivorship to me means I get to live another day to its fullest, and to enjoy the people and things in my life that I took for granted. " — NICOLE

"reminds me of the struggle and pain during treatment and that you’ve been through worse and you can get through anything life throws you. " — RYAN

"Strength and Endurance " — MADHURIMA

"I got to see my grandchildren be born all sex that meant more to me than you can imagine thankful for everything I have" — ROBERT GONZALEZ

"This journey has given me a deeper appreciation of life. No stressing about the small things. Thankful for my doc, my family & friends" — MELODY

"We have more love and strengthen in our lives than we ever imagined" — BEATRICE GRECH-CUMBO

"I never feared the cancer. I feared the thought of not being there for my family. I’m a lucky one!" — PATRICK MULVENNA

"I’m survivor of lukemea (All ) to me it means thank god I wake up everyday thank you dr Steinherz I love you" — KARINA

"Being Thankful To God, My Family & Friends And Dr. Capko For Giving Me Hope And For Blessing Me With My First Year Of Survivorship. " — JANICE

"Survivorship means that cancer not even cancer can’t stop me from living life the way I want to. It means I never gave up. Ever. " — DANIELLE DECARLO

"God is good. Second chances. Giving back." — JENNY

"Appreciate life more than ever. Live to the fullest " — JUAN

"Everything loss for words, I don't know where to begin, which is more than a second chance" — LARRY

"It means still waking up on the green side of the ground every day, for over 16 years, and getting some joy from each day, gratefully." — BILLY

"Being able to walk my daughter down the aisle;enjoying my grand children and sharing the work of my God and medicine. — ALEX

"New Life.. passion, vision and support to community. New imagination which has forced me to look out for each and every human." — SURESH

"Going through the treatments for stage 3 b lung cancer has shown me the strength I never knew I had." — CATHERINE

"Being so grateful,being faithful, and relating to others with cancer,because "I get It"..Empowering others to have courage and to fight." — CAROLYN OCCHIPINTI

"Doctors, nurses, & staff were so caring that they made me aware it’s my turn to give back, so I volunteered as a hospice companion. " — PATRICK

" is a gift from God and to live it ti the fullest with family and friends" — JAMES

"Surving means to me that we are wining battle and we will win the war." — RODNEY

"Fighting cancer and beating it!" — LISA

"So far it has given me an extra 50 years of life" — JOHN

"Survivorship means WE ARE FIGHTERS! NEVER giving up to live life to the fullest and show others there is HOPE!!! Giving up is not an option!" — KELLY

"Cant aford your doctors deductable bills its not much but i am out of job no insurance so what am i celebrate tell me and help me . Thanks" — QADEER AHMAD

"Dr. Kara Long-Roche and Dr. Martee Hensley gave me a second chance to live. I’m doing everything on my bucket list and thriving! " — MONIQUE

"My youngest brother has cancer. He is 27 now. Diagnosed at 23. I believe his definition of surviving is my kids remembering their uncle. " — SAMANTHA

"Thanks to Dr. Strong and Dr. Janjigian, I feel like a new person. " — MARIO

"Live life fully, love totally, show gratitude. I'm a survivor of stage zero breast cancer. " — MILDRED

"Appreciating life and not taking anything for granted! " — MONA

"I'm a Survivor and it is an HONOR to express my gratitude to the family that donated their baby's umbilical cord, which saved my life. " — MILDRED

"God is great " — PATRICIA CASTILLO-LOVAGLIO

"Get to spend more quality time with loved ones." — CHARLES

"I am majestic." — JULI

"Surviving from cancer has been giving me a different outlook on life. It made me a more humble person and appreciate life with a new vision." — MARIO

"Survivorship means that their is life with cancer and after cancer. It means that being s survivor makes you stronger." — BENJAMIN

"Survivorship means not to let cancer consume your thoughts, Rob your smile, stop you from helping others who are in need. " — MADELYN

"Survivorship to me is to appreciate my life everyday!! " — JOSEPHINE

"I have had successful surgery for two different cancers and now have multiple myeloma and appreciate " — LORRAINE

"Life is precious, live it fully, family " — MILDRED

"I learned the true nature of humans, & that it's OK to let go, & move on. It was a cleansing of my being to do so, & I've never looked back." — BARBARA

"I learned the true nature of humans, & that it's OK to let go, & move on. It was a cleansing of my being to do so, & I've never looked back." — BARBARA

"Hope,Love,Faith, prayers,Support and the will not to give up and to fight. Cancer doesn't have to be a death sentence.Fight to survive." — PATRICIA

"It means a second chance on life. Time to spend with my kids n family. It's giving myself a do over. " — IRIS

"Survivorship means to me a new beginning we’re I truly appreciate life, love and family.." — STEVE

"Knowing that Immersion is there for me when and if I need it assures me of hope.." — ELAYNE

"The joy of being able to spend time and develop memories with my children & grand-kids I was 25 yrs free. Just returned stage 1 so will B OK " — MARY JANE

"It means that I am finally awake, 28 years of life later, and will live ALIVE for however long I have! " — ALEXANDRA

"Survivorship Means Keeping the Faith and finishing the course. " — JEFF

"I am a survivor as well.... 8 month in remission now . It means that god had mercy of me." — ANNY

"Survivorship means love, time and gratitude. And listening to Bruce Springsteen records!" — ROBERT

"I am able to watch my young grandchildren grow up. I am so fortunate for my family, God."

"Finding my creativity to see the world differently." — EMILY

"Giving me more time to one day wake up next to the love my life" — WILLIAM

"It's like walking on the moon. Neil Armstrong knew it was a team effort! “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” is so true. " — KIMBERLIE

"Grateful to be alive. Enraged at times because of the damage done, (The cancer, the chemo, the radiation). Faith saved me. Faith will heal." — SUE

"There are no 140 characters to express the joy of survival 15 years after stage 4 lymphoma diagnosis " — ELLEN

"There are no 140 characters to express the joy of survival" — ELLEN

"Knowing that each healthy day takes me further away from the anxiety and feelings of foreboding that have preoccupied my thoughts. Thanks!" — JANET

"Having a second change to be able to enjoy the rest of my life Today May 29 2019 i am 70! My sister never had that chance!" — EILEEN

"Lived with, through, and beyond cancer; Taking a second look at life again; seeing loved ones grow & seasons change; Using all of the 24hrs" — ANNETTE

"Being able to celebrate life thanks to everyone " — KIMBER

"I am able to enjoy my life-my grown and talented children, my gifted and beautiful grand children,skiing in the Winter,Cape Cod in the Sumner" — STEPHEN

"Being able to have control over my life" — VERONICA

"living life to the fullest " — MARIA

"When I was told that I'm cancer free, I was happy but my fist thought was "for now" I live as a shell of the person I was. I don't kn" — TYRA LINN

"It means, clean slate a second chance." — THOMAS

"had uterine cancer stage1a early detection is key and being pro active in one's own health. finding a good gynecologic oncologist " — KAREN

"honoring all" — DAVID

"Personally survivorship means channeling my inner strength and believing that the mountaintop is reachable. Sincere thanks to Dr Janjigian " — CECILIA

"Survivorship tells me that my time here on this planet is not over. The Nigerian for her relentless effort to " — CECILIA

"It means passing on strength to others even when you are not at your strongest" — MARIA

"I’m a stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor for 14 years . I would not be alive an active (grand)parent &working if not " — IVY

"Strength to face the challenges set before you with grace, humility and positivity which is truly admirable by all. " — LIZ

"being strong" — BRIAN

"Being able to enjoy life with family and friends. Thank you Dr Guillem and your great staff." — GENEVIEVE

"Being with family every day, helping others and live the Life " — YVET

"staying positive and sharing that energy with others" — RON

"Being in love with life. Staying determined, disciplined with treatments, diet, fitness, prayers. Grateful to my loved ones." — GALINA

"Survivorship to me means living my life to the fullest by appreciating what I have in my everyday life including my friends, doctors, nurses" — LINDA

"It means there is no evidence of cancer today and I need to be thankful for that wonderful new and go on with my "new normal" life. " — JOAN

"How much I appreciate life and not take thing for granted. The support I received from my doctors a d nurses at Sloan is indescribable!!! " — RAQUEL

"It means the world to me. To be able to enjoy life and see my family thank-you god and thank- you " — CHRISTINE HERNANDEZ

"LIFE !!!! I was lucky to be able to participate in a clinical trial. My doctors at SLOAN were the BEST." — FRANCINE

"It is to say "Good Morning" to Life every morning I wake up being grateful for this new day and make it beautiful all along the day. " — CORINNE

"Squeezing the juice out of each day. No day but today - let's support each other + shine bright!" — LAUREN

"...being able to view life with a different set of eyeglasses" — VI

"Survivor means to me a blessing from God, because you have better chance other didn't that a blessing from above God ." — EDITH E

"Being a survivor means being able to get up every day knowing that you have been blessed with another day of life. " — JORDAN R SANGER

"It is the will to keep going, not the lack of fear, not that you never feel down, but that you are never alone, and you NEVER give up " — CAYLA

"Believe, Thank you Dr. Castro and your Amazingn team of Dr’s & nurses. " — ALAN

"It means one more day with my kid's, grandson and family. " — IRIS

"Thanking God for each new day." — DOROTHY

"Seeing the sun every morning." — EMILY

"More life to give love." — LANI

"I can continue being here for my family, and live my life to the fullest!" — SUSAN

"More days to love and enjoy time with my grandsons" — KATHY

"Being a survivor means that every day is a blessing to be the best you can be and hope for a cure" — MITCHELL

"Survivorship means keeping the hope, keeping the faith, not giving up the struggle. It means to me another chance to appreciate the beauty" — LINDA

"With some planing ahead with my Neoblasser, I can do what I want when I want. Thank You!!" — WILLIAM

"Cancer is not a death sentence any more. I receive proper treatment, from a caring, understanding, supportive staff" — CHERYL

"having faith and moving forward in your life with your loved ones. Never being alone. " — HENRY

"Thanking God for giving me hope for the future." — LINDA

"A chance to give hope to the newly diagnosed patients and others around me. " — LOUISE

"Having had 4 cancers in 7 years and still here means I am a survivor 4 times. Definitely getting used to being a survivor." — SHARON

"God is great and " — JOSEPH DIGREGORIO

"Determined, Unremitting and Relentless!!!" — AUDREY

"Life" — EMMANUIL

"Surviing from stomach cancer means that I get to spend time with my grand-daughter who was born March 24, 2018 and named after me. " — JOANNE

"Never give up." — CHRISTOPHER

"Quality of life" — DENNIS

"A new lease on life with sunny days replacing dark. Cancer has been a scourge in my family. I am thankful for care, action & support." — JERROLD

"Dr. Patrick Borgen saved my life in 1992. I have led a full life of family, work, travel and volunteerism. Thank you." — PATRICIA PETERS

"The will to thrive and persevere in the most challenging times. Despite it all, you are the best!!! " — JERRY

"Survivorship to me means that there is hope for all the other people who have been stricken with this horrible disease. " — ELIZABETH

"LIFE ! :)" — DANIELLE

"Making an impact every day." — EMILY

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