Messages of Hope
Read stories of hope and encouragement on the CanCare blog.
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Providing Hope In The Hospital
Thank you so much to the team at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights for your commitment to ensuring that no one battles cancer alone! CanCare works directly with hospitals and treatment centers in Houston through…
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From Daughter to Caregiver by Maya Ayyat
It’s hard to believe that as I write this personal story my mom, Corazon Mendoza, is on the other side of advanced-stage ovarian cancer. She officially got the remission stamp last month.…
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Tribute to CanCare Breast Cancer Survivors by Don McGill Toyota
Thank you so much to Don McGill Toyota for creating this inspirational and powerful video in tribute to our amazing and beautiful CanCare volunteers. We are incredibly blessed to have your support! “With October being…
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The Story of Iris Gerken, CanCare Volunteer/Breast Cancer Survivor
Thank you to Houston Chronicle for highlighting the inspirational story of our sweet volunteer and breast cancer survivor, Iris Gerken. “Her desire to “give back” became stronger after she completed her treatment. Iris wanted…
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Breast Cancer Prevention Tips
What can I do to reduce my risk of breast cancer? Lifestyle changes have been shown in studies to decrease breast cancer risk even in high-risk women. The following are steps you…
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The Story of Lauren, CanCare Volunteer/Amazing Mom/Breast Cancer Survivor
Lauren first came to CanCare as a caregiver to her younger sister who was diagnosed with cancer. Lauren says, “CanCare was instrumental in helping me discover how to walk side-by-side with my…
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Anti-Cancer Fruits & Vegetables
Did you know that 50% of your daily food intake should consist of fruits and vegetables? Yet, what kind of fruits and vegetables? Thanks to our friends at MD Anderson and “Anticancer:…
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Financial Resource Available for Leukemia & Lymphoma Patients Who Were Affected by Harvey or Irma
As we continue to rebuild our communities after Harvey and Irma, along with the properties that remain under construction are hospitals, doctors’ offices, treatment facilities and medical centers. Therefore, many cancer patients…
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Hope in the Hospital by Teresa
Working as a volunteer at my local hospital has been a life-changing experience. I started my journey at North Cypress thinking that offering my “help” to cancer patients would be my way…
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Financial Resources Available For Those Affected By Harvey
A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming for all individuals affected – between deciding on treatment, dealing with fear and emotional concerns, and figuring out finances. It is a time in life that…
