Celebrating Kym Rapier Verette and Glenn Verette for their INCREDIBLE donation of ONE MILLION DOLLARS to the Susan and Samantha Patient Assistance Fund! Because of their huge hearts and generous spirits, thousands of cancer patients are surviving and THRIVING! We are beyond grateful!… Read More
My breast cancer was discovered during a routine mammogram in September of 2017.… Read More
For 56 years of my life, I had no significant physical limitations and rarely got sick. During my working life, I had been a Naval Aviator, Systems Analyst, IT Consultant and Computer Science High School Teacher.… Read More
My name is Susie; I’m 53 and I am a mom to eight kids. I am married and work for a school district in San Antonio, Texas. In early 2022 my mom was put on hospice. In taking care of her, along with my children’s routine appointments, I put my medical appointments on hold. I… Read More
My Story: Linda Strano Burton Type of Cancer & Stage: HER2+ stage 2 My Story: My cat discovered my cancer by suddenly starting to sleep on my breast. I have heard of animals’ behaviors changing when owners become ill. As I was reflecting on that, I began experiencing pain. Within a week, I was told… Read More
In the summer of 2022, I received a diagnosis of Triple Negative Breast Cancer. The experience has been far from pleasant. Cancer represents the ultimate test—it challenges you mentally, emotionally, financially, spiritually, and especially physically. It clings onto every facet of your life, but it also serves as a filter that eliminates all the unnecessary… Read More
In 2007, at age 57, I was diagnosed with Lobular Breast Cancer. I had several surgeries, including a bilateral mastectomy. Stage 2a. I had 8 rounds of dense dose chemotherapy. My Oncologist, Dr. Luis Rodriquez from the START Center, advised me after many months of treatment, that he had given me every chemical and treatment… Read More
I was so very ill when I was diagnosed with cancer in November 2022. At the first hospital, I was diagnosed with colon cancer along with some sort of potential cancer shadow activity in the lower lobes of both lungs. No matter what kind, it had metastasized.… Read More
Say hello to Ricky, our amazing Thriver and ThriveWell Dude! Despite facing health challenges, Ricky’s story is one of incredible strength and resilience. Find out how he keeps moving forward with a smile and a fighting spirit. Check out his journey today! … Read More
This October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we meet Bronte Price, a warrior whose story embodies the power of support and community. Diagnosed with stage II breast cancer in 2019, Bronte faced a grueling journey of chemo, surgery, and a clinical trial. But the emotional toll was the biggest battle. Feeling isolated and helpless, Bronte desperately needed a lifeline.… Read More
