In 2021, a persistent difficulty breathing led me to multiple visits with my primary care doctor. We chased possibilities – COVID-19, pneumonia, even asthma. My EKG came back normal, offering a false sense of security. Read Diva Karen’s story here. … Read More
A breast cancer survivor, and a proud ThriveWell Diva, Adel Hernandez’s story is one of both personal loss and triumph. At just 16, she witnessed the devastating impact of breast cancer firsthand when her mother passed away at the age of 44. Read more.… Read More
During my extremely long campaign season last year (2024), and winning three elections, I was fighting to get through each day because I was not feeling well. Read more… Read More
Faced with losing her hair and the possibility that her change in looks might upset her small children, Megan Lester from New Braunfels, Texas, decided to embark on cold cap therapy treatment to hold onto it.… Read More
My breast cancer was discovered during a routine mammogram in September of 2017.… Read More
As I sit here during my 4th chemotherapy treatment I would have never expected to be diagnosed with colon cancer at age 45. I also realize that having colon cancer is not a death sentence, but at this point has been more of a blessing than a curse. Let me explain. By the way, my name… 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 name is Lupe Montez and on September 28th, 2023, I celebrated my 14th year of surviving breast cancer. My cancer journey began with my annual mammogram in early September of 2009. Upon further testing, I was devastated to learn that I had cancer. The process moved quickly from there, with a flurry of appointments… Read More
Diana Pulido’s Cancer Journey I made it 49 years without a single surgery. Then it all changed. I was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer, ductal carcinoma. My journey began October 2009 with a routine yearly mammogram. I had begun getting mammograms at age 40. There was no family history, except this time the mammogram… Read More
Meet ThriveWell Survivor Maria Gonzales 13 years ago I learned I had cancer. I had ignored the following signs and symptoms: 🔹 Fatigue 🔹 Bloating, I thought I was pregnant 😞 🔹Lower back pain 🔹Irregular periods I attributed the symptoms to something else even though I had had them for a few months. If only… Read More
