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Local Support Stories

Read more about the cancer journey's of some of our participants. 

Coping (11) (2)

Cheryl holding a character drawing of herself during a event held at Cancer Support Society.

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A Place of So Many Thank You's

One sentence, three words— “You have cancer.” Hearing this once is enough for an entire lifetime, but for Cheryl Eddy, that was not the case. Over...

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My Cancer Journey: Scotch, Wigs and Board Service, by Susan Haller

I first discovered my own “breast cancer suspicion” stepping out of a shower in Stamford, Connecticut, in the spring of 1995. After noticing some...

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David's testicular cancer journey, image of David

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Rev. David W. Nuhfer’s Survivor Story

I am a cancer survivor. In February 1983, I was told something I had never imagined hearing. “You have testicular cancer,” the doctor said.

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Hope is Always There by Michael Elmer

Cancer has made me an orphan. Cancer has desensitized me to death. Cancer left a hole in me.

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Taking Time to Plan

We have begun discussing the issue of End of Life Planning here at Cancer Support Community Central Ohio. I have been a part of numerous group...

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24 Tips to Consider as a Caregiver

We know that a cancer diagnosis is difficult on patients, but we also know it is as equally challenging on their caregivers. Cancer Support Community...

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How to Let Stress Empower You, by Rob Rutledge, MD, Oncologist

As part of an experiment, you are asked to give an impromptu five-minute speech about your personal weaknesses. You stand in front of a video camera...

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Three Reasons Why Creative Arts Heal

Who would have thought that molding warm clay, dancing the cha-cha, or pursuit of countless other creative options could make a meaningful impact on...

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