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Shay’s Warriors Life After Cancer Blog
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How Eileen Gianguzi embraced art and living with cancer in full color
Shay Moraga honors Eileen Gianguzi, a 2022 retreat participant, ambassador, and artist who passed away after living courageously with cancer. She reflects on Eileen's decision to embrace her art, remove her wig in 111-degree desert heat, and support fellow survivors.
How I managed chemotherapy, an ileostomy, and LARS recovery: Part 2
By Sally C. | Guest Contributor
In Part 2 of her story, Sally C. details enduring infusion chemotherapy, undergoing rectal resection surgery, managing a temporary ileostomy, dealing with Lower Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) and a blood clot, and finding healing through Shay's Warriors.
How a routine colonoscopy led to my stage 2 rectal cancer diagnosis: Part 1
By Sally C. | Guest Contributor
In Part 1 of her story, Sally C. details how a routine colonoscopy revealed a rectal tumor despite having no overt symptoms. She describes managing a sudden emergency gallbladder complication before beginning 28 days of radiation and chemotherapy.
How I navigated stage 4 colon cancer and a subsequent breast cancer diagnosis
By Bobbye | Guest Contributor
Bobbye, a 65-year-old athlete and scientist, shares how persistent stomach pains led to a Stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis during the pandemic. After undergoing chemotherapy, surgery, and achieving No Evidence of Disease (NED), she found renewed purpose through Shay's Warriors, helping her face a subsequent breast cancer diagnosis with resilience.
How I survived lung cancer brain metastases and found my strength again
By Donna | Guest Contributor
In Part 2 of her personal journey, Canadian lung cancer survivor Donna shares how unexpected neurological symptoms led to an emergency brain scan during the early peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing lung cancer metastases to her brain. She reflects on her Gamma Knife radiation treatment, physical rehabilitation, and thriving through daily movement and a positive mindset.
How I navigated Stage 3A lung cancer from hospice to healing
By Donna | Guest Contributor
In Part 1 of her personal story, Canadian lung cancer survivor Donna shares how missed early symptoms led to a Stage 3A diagnosis, severe treatment side effects, entering hospice care, and finding the strength to rebuild her life.
What being diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma at age 14 taught me about strength
This Q&A feature highlights Annette’s experience facing a spinal tumor and Ewing Sarcoma diagnosis as a teenager, detailing her mental resilience, physical recovery, and positive mindset.