Be A Survivor

Let's take back

the power

we've given to

the word cancer.

Say the word.

Just because you don’t have cancer doesn’t mean you’re not living with it.

Nearly everyone knows and cares about someone who has been diagnosed with cancer, but most of us still feel powerless to talk about it. It is a word that is loaded with fear, anxiety, and ignorance. We need a place where we can set those things aside, learn, and better understand what it means to live with cancer.

We can take back the power we’ve given the word “cancer.” We can start by not being afraid to say it.

Learn how

Spend 45 seconds with cancer.

We gave cameras to several people living with cancer and asked that they share their lives, 45 seconds at a time. Some of these videos might be sad. Some of them might be funny. Some might be boring. In short, these videos about living with cancer probably look a lot like videos about living without cancer.

  • Dr. Schneekloth

    Play video

    Say the word.

    Dr. Schneekloth

    “It gives me satisfaction to see patients do a complete turnaround as far as their approach to life. It makes someone grateful to be healthy, enjoy every day and make the most of each and every day."

    View profile

  • Dr. Rojas

    Play video

    Say the word.

    Dr. Rojas

    "Cancer is something we have in our environment and it's something we are all touched by.  By seeing it so often we need to learn to live with it and try to overcome it."

    View profile

  • Connie Coughlin

    Play video

    Say the word.

    Connie Coughlin

    “I have several grandchildren I want to see grow up. I enjoy taking trips to California to visit family and I’m going to do everything in my power to make that a priority.”

    View profile

  • Carole Chell

    Play video

    Say the word.

    Carole Chell

    “My job gives people an opening or opportunity to talk about something they may not talk to other people about… I have the opportunity to really get to know the patients – their hopes, aspirations, hobbies, and the family that supports them."

    View profile

  • Lynne Hunter

    Play video

    Say the word.

    Lynne Hunter

    “You see a lot of people with incredible strength, and in a very hard time in their life. It’s such a privilege to work with them during that time. I have learned to live life to the fullest, and to not sweat the small stuff."

    View profile

  • Jackie Hieronimus

    Play video

    Say the word.

    Jackie Hieronimus

    “You’d never even know I was sick-I feel great. I view my cancer diagnosis like diabetes. Just like diabetics have to give themselves insulin, I have to take chemo every two weeks. It’s just part of my life now."

    View profile

Learning to live with cancer will not give you cancer.

Picture life with cancer.

Share pictures of life with cancer using the photo-sharing app Instagram on your smartphone. Just tag your photo with #PictureCancer.

We've discovered the cure for fear.

Say The Word in 140 characters.

We're taking back the power we've given the word cancer by curing fear through knowledge and support. Share your fears and send your support using hashtag #CureFear.

Jacque Frick @JacqueFrick

RT @: The race was a great success. Record attendance this year!

Avera McKennan @AveraMcKennan

The race was a great success. Record attendance this year!

Avera McKennan @AveraMcKennan

Learn about a program giving hope to cancer patients who have lost their hair.

Avera McKennan @AveraMcKennan

Thank you for your support! We received our Livestrong grant.