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Stories of Inspiration

Stories of survivors who've inspired us with their determination and hopeful spirit.

  • Joy Brooks

    Joy Brooks: The Ending was Just the Beginning

    In 2015, Joy Brooks was at her “Kick the Bucket” party celebrating her life in style and preparing to say goodbye to her friends and family. Now she’s six years cancer-free.

    “Everyone was so professional. Not one person made me uncomfortable—from the person who came around and asked what I wanted to eat to the people who cleaned. They treated you as a person, not just a patient.”

    Joy Brooks
    Ovarian Cancer
  • Mike Diers

    Mike Diers: Fighting Cancer with the Power of Perspective

    For Mike Diers, 54, perception is reality. Worrying about things outside his control is not his way – he’s laser-focused and takes life step-by-step. Of course, some things in life are beyond any one person’s control. In those instances, Mike’s logical nature blends with his faith in a higher power. That balance would be crucial as he faced down cancer.

    “A lot of people look at cancer as if they’re walking in a dark tunnel toward a pinprick of light,” said Mike. “It’s better to reverse that and enjoy the present and all the light that’s around you right now.”

    Mike Diers
    Lung Cancer
  • Lashelle Scott

    Lashelle Scott: Advocating for Your Health

    When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Lashelle Scott went from advocating for others to advocating for herself. Read more about her journey from diagnosis through treatment.

    “When I’m tired and want to quit treatment, my care team calls me every day – sometimes twice a day – they won’t let me give up. They advocate for me, and they make me feel important.”

    Lashelle Scott
    Breast Cancer
  • Lorinda Wilks

    Lorinda Wilks: Conquering Cancer One Line at a Time

    Lorinda Wilks was always up for a challenge, but she never expected to face endometrial cancer. Recognizing the importance of mental and physical health during her cancer journey has made her stronger than ever.

    “There are so many hurdles to overcome with cancer, and you need support for both the physical and mental aspects. Dr. Eshed and the Texas Oncology team are like family. They saved my life and helped me fight to find the strength that I had inside.”

    Lorinda Wilks
    Endometrial Cancer
  • Dan Rembold

    Joyride – How Cancer Prepared Me for the Ride of My Life

    During Blood Cancer Awareness Month, acute myeloid leukemia survivor Dan Rembold, of Dallas, shares his cancer journey and the importance of a positive mindset.

    “For those of us cancer survivors who ‘only live twice,’ life is that much more precious, and we are blessed with a special perspective that only we have.”

    Dan Rembold
    Acute Myeloid Leukemia AML
  • Tana Davis

    Tana Davis: Fighting Cancer from the Inside Out with CAR-T Therapy

    Eight years after her initial non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis, Tana Davis’s cancer returned but did not respond to treatment until her doctors recommended CAR-T therapy. Now cancer free, Tana hopes her experience can inspire others.

    “You can have apprehension about things in life, but you can’t live on that. So, you have to move forward, be happy, and hope that everything goes well.”

    Tana Davis
    Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
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