As a younger adult (37 yrs) afflicted with breast cancer, I determined immediately that "I would live and not die" just as said in the Bible by my Lord. It took an informative and prayerful decision to have the procedure I decided upon; that was the removal of both breast (bi-lateral a mastectomy) and partial hysterectomy. I thank God for His guidance and courage to do what I needed to be done; it was the path for My healing.
It is no longer an illness we have to fear. We no longer have to associate this affliction with death. We must first become knowledgeable of this illness that is growing so fast around us. I am so thankful to Cancer Awareness Network for Children, Inc. for "Cutting Away the Fears". These ladies are committed to being proactive and not just reactive to a disease that is intruding upon our lives. It is the idea of becoming familiar with the disease that "cuts away the fears" associated with the illness, and once familiar, you learn how to properly give it the attention it is due; whether it be medically, coping mechanism or just support. Once we acknowledge that Christ

I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1975 and was told that I would not be able tto have children. At that time I told the doctors they do what they had to do and God will do the rest. Since then I've had 4 children. In 2006 I lost my sister to cancer. Cancer Awareness Network for Children, Inc. was there at that time to help me and my family come together and work through our healing process.

Hello my name is Vindetta Martin I am Breast Cancer Survivor, and I would like to thank this organization for being such a blessing to me and also very supportive...💕💕🙏🏿

My story begins with a phone call for my mother Phyllis Anderson in May of 2022. Mrs. R. Hooks, with Cancer Awareness Network (CAN) was calling to speak to my mother, but my mother had previously passed away on May 1st, 2022, which was my 42nd birthday. She had gotten in contact with CAN for some assistance, but God needed her more. I talked to Mrs. Hooks, and she said we are having a free lunch and information workshop that following Saturday and she invited me to attend on honor of my mom, but she didn't know I was dealing with cancer myself. When the morning came, I made it my business to find Mrs. Hooks we hugged and chatted awhile. The seminar was very informative and a blessing to me. Soon they were giving out awards to different people who were Surviving and Thriving, and she called my name I was shocked, but I got up and made my way to the front of the room. Mrs. Hooks informed the others about my mom, her passing, and me being motherless! The rooms energy changed, God moved in that room to have everyone in that space to surround me and pray for and with me. Thank you, God, I went to the seminar after my Biological Mother had just passed but left with More Earthly Mother's I couldn't even Imagine! So, I would love to take this time to Give Thanks to God, for Placing C.A.N. in the mind of Mrs. Loretta, and her Family for Showing, Giving, Loving, and Praying for me, Dewaundra Lewis. I can't Thank them Enough! So, this is My Beginning to a Never End Family!!!

What is cancer to me? It is seeing my grandma endure treatments and still be able to smile. It is seeing my grandma get up each day and continue to work It is seeing my grandma help others find answers to help them fight this disease So cancer to me is Hope, joy ,love and power for us to become involved in this Fight...we are aware of what our parents, grandparents and even siblings are going through. We are AWARE