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Stupid Cancer Stories: The Day I Flew
Stupid Cancer Stories: The Day I Flew
“One of the lessons I’ve learned and want to share is that just because it’ll be a tough day, doesn’t mean it has to be a bad day.”
Stupid Cancer Staff
Apr 16, 2021
Stupid Cancer Stories: The Power of Hope & Philanthropy
Stupid Cancer Stories: The Power of Hope & Philanthropy
“Never allow yourself to lose hope as I am absolutely convinced that your mental outlook directly impacts your physical well-being.”
Stupid Cancer Staff
Apr 16, 2021
Stupid Cancer Stories: The Panda Fight
Stupid Cancer Stories: The Panda Fight
Never give up, always fight.
Stupid Cancer Staff
Oct 22, 2020
Stupid Cancer Stories: My Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
Lindzy shares how what she thought was a cold led to the discovery of stage 2 papillary carcinoma, and the journey she’s been on since.
Stupid Cancer Staff
Nov 16, 2020
Stupid Cancer Stories: Living with stage IV lung cancer cancer
Stupid Cancer Stories: Living with stage IV lung cancer cancer
Diane shares her story from diangosis to today, telling a little bit about her life as a Lung Cancer #Thriver!
Stupid Cancer Staff
Nov 30, 2020
Stupid Cancer Stories: Finding a New Voice
Stupid Cancer Stories: Finding a New Voice
There is nowhere for us to hide now, we must go inward and listen to our heart and share our stories with each other for us to all prevail.
Stupid Cancer Staff
Nov 30, 2020
Stupid Cancer Stories: What about life AFTER cancer treatment?
Stupid Cancer Stories: What about life AFTER cancer treatment?
I was a superficial airhead before I got cancer.
Stupid Cancer Staff
Dec 8, 2020
Stupid Cancer Stories: Overcome
Stupid Cancer Stories: Overcome
They say the hardest struggles are only given to the toughest soldiers… Am I right people?!
Stupid Cancer Staff
Dec 9, 2020
Stupid Cancer Stories: Life Changing Cancer
Stupid Cancer Stories: Life Changing Cancer
Never miss a chance to celebrate, however silly things are. Embrace all your emotions, don’t let them be inside.
Stupid Cancer Staff
Dec 9, 2020
Stupid Cancer Stories: No Hair….Why Should I Care?
Stupid Cancer Stories: No Hair….Why Should I Care?
“Being bald gave me courage, gave me strength and made me brave.”
Stupid Cancer Staff
Dec 23, 2020
Stupid Cancer Stories: State of Mind
Stupid Cancer Stories: State of Mind
“The hair, it went; but my friends, they stayed.”
Stupid Cancer Staff
Dec 23, 2020
Stupid Cancer Stories: Thriving in a New Year, as a Survivor
Stupid Cancer Stories: Thriving in a New Year, as a Survivor
“So for me 2021 is a continuation of what I learned in 2020, how to thrive not just survive.”
Stupid Cancer Staff
Jan 7, 2021
Stupid Cancer Stories: Lucky
“Oh my God! It’s hot in this house. Sweat is dripping down my back.” I would voice this grievance loudly seemingly at no one in particular.
Stupid Cancer Staff
Jan 19, 2021
Stupid Cancer Stories: My Battle Against Cancer and for America’s Health
Stupid Cancer Stories: My Battle Against Cancer and for America’s Health
Krista shares how her cancer journey changed her life and where she is today.
Stupid Cancer Staff
Jan 21, 2021
Stupid Cancer Stories: The Song That Got Me Through Treatment
Stupid Cancer Stories: The Song That Got Me Through Treatment
Sara shares how one song, a cover no less, got her through her cancer treatment.
Stupid Cancer Staff
Feb 9, 2021
Stupid Cancer Stories: Tiny Heroes
Stupid Cancer Stories: Tiny Heroes
“Inspiration, simply put, means to have an unconscious burst of creativity.”
Stupid Cancer Staff
Feb 11, 2021
Stupid Cancer Stories: My Journey through Cancer (Mustaches 4 Matt)
Stupid Cancer Stories: My Journey through Cancer (Mustaches 4 Matt)
“Let my story serve as a testament of faith and perseverance. I look back now and understand that cancer happened for me, not to me.”
Stupid Cancer Staff
Feb 11, 2021
Stupid Cancer Stories: Imagine
Stupid Cancer Stories: Imagine
“Managing my perspective has been a vital tool in managing my mood and my disposition throughout this journey”
Stupid Cancer Staff
Feb 12, 2021
Stupid Cancer Stories: Getting Cancer as a Medical Student
Stupid Cancer Stories: Getting Cancer as a Medical Student
“Getting diagnosed with cancer is a lot like falling in love. It starts slowly, and then it happens all at once.”
Stupid Cancer Staff
Feb 23, 2021
Stupid Cancer Stories: The Importance of Self-Care and Love in Survivorship
Stupid Cancer Stories: The Importance of Self-Care and Love in Survivorship
“Learning about self-care and love has taught me new ways to cope with life.”
Stupid Cancer Staff
Feb 23, 2021
Stupid Cancer Stories: The Young Girl with an “Old Person Cancer”
Stupid Cancer Stories: The Young Girl with an “Old Person Cancer”
Anna shares the story of receiving her diagnosis at a young age and what it means for her.
Stupid Cancer Staff
Mar 9, 2021
Stupid Cancer Stories: Why I’ve Decided to Thank Cancer
Stupid Cancer Stories: Why I’ve Decided to Thank Cancer
“Cancer sucks all the time, but beating cancer, surviving cancer and realizing your strength is so amazingly good.”
Stupid Cancer Staff
Mar 10, 2021
Stupid Cancer Stories: 1st Day Shedding
Stupid Cancer Stories: 1st Day Shedding
“Mom it’s just hair! I’m not in any pain. I actually think it makes me look cool.”
Stupid Cancer Staff
Mar 10, 2021
Stupid Cancer Stories: Finding True Joy
Stupid Cancer Stories: Finding True Joy
“I’ll never forget the day I was told three words that broke my heart: You have cancer.”
Stupid Cancer Staff
Mar 11, 2021
Stupid Cancer Stories: My Ovarian Cancer Story at 40 Years Old
I am finding new joys in living moment to moment and letting go of a picture of what I thought life would be.
Stupid Cancer Staff
Mar 22, 2021
Stupid Cancer Story from Brittney Waldrop
Stupid Cancer Story from Brittney Waldrop
“Just remember that each day is a blessing and it always gets better. That’s how I look at life and that’s my advice to everybody else.”
Stupid Cancer Staff
Mar 23, 2021
Stupid Cancer Stories: A Day I’ll Never Forget
Stupid Cancer Stories: A Day I’ll Never Forget
“YOU HAVE STAGE 4 Lung Cancer …. I passed out with my eyes open“,
Stupid Cancer Staff
Apr 16, 2021
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