Messages of Hope
Read stories of hope and encouragement on the CanCare blog.
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Ginger’s Cancer Journey
My name is Ginger. With the close loving support of family, friends, and medical team, I have endured countless scans, blood tests, biopsies, port placement, 35 infusions, a partial mastectomy, and 38…
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Cancer Survivor on the Right Track to Raise Funds and Awareness for Cancer Patients and Caregivers
In August of 2018, Bryan Waggoner was just not feeling well. He visited his gastroenterologist who ran several tests in an attempt to identify the source of his ailments. He then saw…
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How One Moment Changed Everything by Larry, CanCare Volunteer/Tongue Cancer Survivor
In 2003, I was diagnosed with stage 4 tongue cancer. I underwent chemo, radiation, and surgery – all successful. I knew then that I needed to help others get through their journey…
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Finding Hope by Ricardo, CanCare Volunteer/Acute Myeloid Leukemia Survivor
During one of my many rough overnight stays at St. Lukes hospital, after receiving treatment for AML, I had a visit from a volunteer from CanCare. I had no idea at the…
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10 Tips For Caregivers
Thank you to Caregiver Action Network for providing ‘10 Tips for Caregivers’. As National Caregiver Month continues, CanCare would like to recognize and honor caregivers who devote countless hours to…
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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…
