Stories of Hope
Cancer survivor stories from the American Cancer Society.
Published on: April 29, 2026
A Hope Lodge guest, Neil Erickson, turns sticky notes into messages of hope while facing cancer treatment in Houston.
Published on: April 22, 2026
After a lung cancer diagnosis, Duane Steiner found hope through a clinical trial and Hope Lodge, using his journey to advocate for cancer research.
Published on: March 17, 2026
After overcoming colorectal cancer, Janice Johnson transformed her diagnosis into action by sharing her story to inspire others to advocate for themselves.
Published on: February 4, 2026
After surviving cervical cancer, Danielle Massi turned her diagnosis into action, sharing her story to inspire others to advance cancer research.
Published on: November 18, 2025
During a routine mammogram, doctors found something unusual in Patty Schone’s left breast. But the real danger was actually hiding in her right breast. Patty was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in her left breast and was scheduled for a mastectomy. But her surgeon ordered a bilateral MRI prior to surgery as a follow-up test because Patty has dense breast tissue. The MRI revealed something more serious: invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) in her right breast. It was stage 1B and had already spread to a lymph node.