Cancer survivor and
@texasmbb
player Andrew Jones was back on the court for the Longhorns season opener yesterday. He scored his first point since leaving for treatment and received a standing ovation from the crowd. Congratulations, Andrew!
"People don’t know how to act when someone they love tells them that they have cancer. Everyone will cope with it differently, and I spent way too much energy trying to act a specific way." -
@KayceSmith
, cancer survivor
Happy
#NationalCancerSurvivorsDay
! Today is a day to celebrate survivors, empower and inspire those currently in the fight, and provide support as a community to all those facing this terrible disease. Keep living strong! 💪💛
"I may have a rare cancer type, I may be away from my family, wife and kids, I may have been let go from my job. But, I am still smiling. I have faith that I would overcome it and everything would be much better, inshallah" -Sherif, Cancer Fighter
#HonorTheFight
“With heavy hearts, we share that Bella did not meet counts. We have done everything in our power for her but God has other plans. We will discontinue treatment - we want to do things for her, not to her. We pray for comfort & peace during this difficult time.” –Bella's Parents
"Much like all of my other medical expenses, egg freezing was going to cost an arm and a leg, but LIVESTRONG helped cover a large amount of the cost and I am very thankful for their help." -Emily, Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor
“I was diagnosed with brain cancer while training for the 2015 NYC Marathon. After my brain surgery, I received 6 weeks of proton radiation over 27 appointments. In November 2018, I reached my goal and completed the NYC marathon. This time, as a survivor” -Ryan
#HonorTheFight
The Livestrong Wristband, a simple accessory that sparked a global movement, turns 20 this year! 💪
What does your wristband mean to you? Tell us for a chance to be featured 💛
So sorry to learn of the passing of
@SenJohnMcCain
. He has been a long time friend of
@LIVESTRONG
and a true champion of the Cancer Community for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
"Don’t give up the fight. Cancer may temporarily knock you down, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. You’re going to come out a stronger individual and have an entirely new outlook on life." -Michael, Testicular Cancer Survivor
"I'm a nurse on an oncology floor and I'm also a cancer survivor. I did not choose this field because I can relate to these kids, because a lot of the time, I feel like I can't. It's because kids with cancer are the most resilient, loving, kind, and strongest kids I've ever met”
"This is cancer. This is what cancer has done to my poor baby’s body. BUT there’s one thing that stands out here and that’s her smile. And that’s the reason we’ve decided to share it." -Ruby's Parents, 2018
#HonorTheFIght
UPDATE: Ruby is in remission and continues to thrive