Stories of Hope

Tips for Choosing a Cancer Support Group

June 21, 2017 - Choose Hope

We often hear cancer specialists talk about the degree to which cancer affects everyone. They’re suggesting that the impact of cancer extends beyond the individual who has the disease. That’s why we believe the slogan No ... Read more

Sick woman with cancer hugging her young daughter

The Importance of Friend and Family Support When You Have Cancer

May 25, 2017 - Linda Nielsen

I don't think there's ever a time when friends and family are needed more than in a time of crisis. Being diagnosed with cancer is certainly a crisis! It was for me. A huge crisis. I desperately needed ... Read more

Laughter Therapy: Bringing Humor into the Cancer Treatment Room

March 14, 2017 - Linda Nielsen

We’ve all heard it - “laughter is the best medicine!” It works for me. Most of the time. It’s who I am. It’s who I’ve always been, and I’m blessed… I think! I’... Read more

How Cancer Changed My Life: My Story of Choosing Hope

February 1, 2017 - Linda Nielsen

My life used to be normal, or at least normal for me. Changing Careers and Following My Dreams I had worked many years in a medical laboratory but decided to return to school for an art degree. It ... Read more