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Cancer Courage Stories: Brent NaylorBrent Naylor is a seven-year lung cancer survivor. He says the diagnosis blindsided him, but now he's found a way to use his challenges to move forward.
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Bernie SherCancer survivor Bernie Sher isn't letting a little thing like retirement keep him from competing in the toughest triathlon competition in the world.
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The Real Mother HubbardPeggy Smith is strong, sensitive and a survivor. You'd have to be all three, when you are on the job 24 hours a day and when the job is also home.
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Sean SwarnerDoctors gave Sean Swarner two death sentences, but now he's on top of the world.
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Cancer Survivors with a bicycling "Bucket List"Hello Everyone: I'm a prostate cancer survivor (class of 2003) and the founder of the Prostate Cancer Awareness Project (http://www.prostatecancerawarenessproject.org) I'm creating a Black Tire Affair (R) series of bicycling adventure rides for...
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Barbara HillaryBarbara Hillary is a 75-year-old cancer survivor who recently became the first black woman to reach the North Pole.
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Surviving and ThrivingWhen news anchor Wendy Chioji was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, her struggle was closely followed by thousands. Six years later, Wendy is a relentless fundraiser, inspirational spokesperson and fearless competitor.
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Cancer Strikes OutAdd throwing a major league no-hitter to the list of accomplishments by cancer survivors who decide to grow bolder after their diagnosis.
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Bob LeeWhen Bob Lee survived colon cancer, he put his pedals to the metal to raise money for the disease.
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Orlando Breast Cancer Survivor Searches for "Nipple Tattoo Artist"In what would be a medical first, a breast cancer survivor and registered nurse has started her search for a “very special artist” to tattoo realistic nipples on her reconstructed breasts.
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Simon WiesenthalBorn: Dec. 31, 1908
Died: Sept. 20, 2005
A survivor of the Nazi death camps who dedicated his life to tracking down fugitive Nazi's and fighting prejudice against all people. -
You SurvivedYou are a cancer survivor from the day you are diagnosed. We are on track to see nearly 11 million cancer survivors emerging from their treatment in the not too distant future. It could not be a more exciting and hopeful time for cancer...
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Gold Medalist's Cancer BattleDorothy Hamill recently revealed that doctors have diagnosed her with breast cancer.
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Bob MarckiniProstate cancer survivor Bob Marckini says he's found a way to treat the disease without surgery. He's so excited about the treatment option that he's written a book about it.
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Going Green EverydayEarth Day is just one day out of the year -- how can you help save the Earth the other 364 days of the week? Check out these inspirational stories to get motivated, and get moving!
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What's On Your Bucket List?What would you do if you knew your life was about to end? That's the premise of a new movie, starring some Hollywood heavyweights who are all about Growing Bolder in their real and make-believe worlds.
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Mom, Daughter Bonding at Top of WorldTalk about taking their mother-daughter relationship to a whole new level! Two Aussies have become the first mother-daughter team to reach the top of Mount Everest.
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60-Year-Old Locks of LoveA health scare led one woman to help children suffering from an incurable disease. See how Peggy Hartzog's own childhood influenced her inspirational choice.
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Sir Edmund Hillary Dies at 88Sir Edmund Hillary, the New Zealander beekeeper who was the first person to reach the top of Mount Everest, has died. His brave act has inspired countless others to reach for the heights. We introduce you to three courageous climbers.
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The roots of cancer
Cancer does not "just happen". Cancer along with many other common diseases is not just a chance occurrence. There is a growing and unequivocal body of evidence supporting the concept that most common diseases are the result of complex...
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Senator Ted Kennedy's BattleIn May of 2008, after suffering a seizure, doctors diagnosed Senator Ted Kennedy with a malignant brain tumor.
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The Climb of a LifetimeMany try -- not all succeed. But it seems that these days, the biggest names in mountain climbing are people over the age of 50! In fact, a group of 70-year-olds is hoping to smash the record for climbing Mount Everest.
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What is the best gift you've ever received and what made it so special?Each week, Growing Bolder asks top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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Mark MatousekDo survivors of life’s greatest tragedies possess a secret knowledge? Why do some people blossom through adversity and others fall apart? Author Mark Matousek uncovers the Art of Living.
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Starting Over, Growing BolderWendy Chioji has been the face of Orlando news for 20 years. Her battle with breast cancer enlightened all women; her determination to help others was only equaled by her dedication to becoming a world-class athlete.
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Day That Still Lives in InfamySixty-six years after the attack, the wounds of Pearl Harbor are still fresh for many survivors. Jack Colby was there that day and says even though he doesn't like to look back, he thinks every American needs to remember those who died.
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Welcome to Cancer Courage StoriesCancer researcher Dr. John Langdon has spent 40 years listening to patients' stories, and now he wants to bring survivors together to bring each other hope and encouragement.
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Marc JarkowA few short months after battling thyroid cancer, Marc Jarkow grabbed his bicyle and took off for Paris to compete in a 750-mile race.