Maggie Cameron

Colin Straub⁠

Colin Straub

By Maggie Cameron / October 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Colin Straub

Colin was diagnosed in 2021 with this one-in-a-million cancer. “EHE has changed my life because it has limited some of the sports and activities I can do. Before my diagnosis I had a lot of abdominal pain that impacted the sports I love, but with treatment I am able to keep playing baseball and basketball […]

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Amy Houston

Amy Houston

By Maggie Cameron / October 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Amy Houston

“EHE has changed every aspect of my life, and surprisingly, a lot of them, for the good. You think of a cancer diagnosis affecting the physical body, which it does. But for me, the most challenging part has been in my mind. Coming to terms with this new unwanted adjective/label, cancer patient, has been surreal. […]

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Scanxiety

Scanxiety

By Maggie Cameron / May 23, 2022 / Comments Off on Scanxiety

What is scanxiety? Scanxiety describes the apprehension felt by people with cancer as they wait for their next scan. It’s a form of anticipatory anxiety. Scans are like emotional roulette. You’re trying really hard not to worry about the unknown, but your body has other plans. Recognizing the Signs of Scanxiety Symptoms of scanxiety vary […]

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Melissa McPherson

Melissa McPherson

By Maggie Cameron / April 11, 2022 / Comments Off on Melissa McPherson

I’m Melissa McPherson from Springtown, Texas. I have been married to my husband, Scott, for 29 years and we have two children. Jessica is 25 and Logan, 22, is a senior at The University of Texas at Dallas. I am a high school counselor and cheer coach at Azle High School. I was diagnosed with […]

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Kathy Field

Kathy Field

By Maggie Cameron / November 23, 2018 / Comments Off on Kathy Field

Hello, my name is Kathy, and I live near Kalamazoo, Michigan. I have taught migrant and bilingual students for more than 35 years. My EHE was discovered in the spring of 2018, in both lungs. I cried at first, scared and not sure what to expect, but I decided to be as emotionally strong as I […]

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John Lamb

John Lamb

By Maggie Cameron / November 22, 2018 / Comments Off on John Lamb

My name is John Wesley Lamb. I am 50 years old from rural South Arkansas. I say I am just an ordinary guy. I am married to my wonderful wife, Angelia, and have three children, Juliann (Married to Logan), Caleb (engaged to Rachael) & Joshua. We have two grandchildren, Elizabeth & Layton.  I love being […]

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