Tricia Rausch

Tricia Rausch

As a mother of 2 young children, hearing the diagnosis of cancer was even more difficult. I had to think first about my 2 (at that time) amazing children, and what this would mean for their lives; after that I had to worry myself for Matt, my husband and partner of...
Christi Ummel

Christi Ummel

Growing my relationship with God is what helped me get through my treatments and is what continues to help with any fears that I face since I was diagnosed. Along with that I had a great support system made up of family and friends that would check in on me and would...
Heather Hassenplug

Heather Hassenplug

When they first found cancer, it was just some cells, so I opted for a lumpectomy. It was quick and I felt a sense of relief. But I have a mutation in PALB2 in my DNA, so my body will not repair cancer cells. With this knowledge I knew the cancer would be back. I went...
Aron Thompson

Aron Thompson

I want to provide my story to help other cancer warriors in their fight as well as to say you must be an advocate for yourself as well as having a great support system in place. In April 2017, I felt sick with flu-like symptoms and had some odd bruising show up on my...