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Wendy 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.

Singer Connie Francis has lived a life full of terrible lows and exhilarating highs. She shares what lessons she's learned, dishes on her legendary career and explains why she's such a passionate advocate for those suffering from mental illness.

In times of stress, do you allow yourself to spiral out of control mentally and physically? Trauma psychologist Alicia Salzer studied the healthy habits of people like Nelson Mandela and has tips to help you overcome life's challenges.

In 2005, comedian Steve Mazan was diagnosed with inoperable liver cancer and given five years to live. Like many comedians, he had one dream -- to be a guest on the Late Show with David Letterman. Find out if he's achieved his goal.

A few short months after battling thyroid cancer, Marc Jarkow grabbed his bicyle and took off for Paris to compete in a 750-mile race.

Just as his life was about to begin, Kyle Garlett was diagnosed with lymphoma and he wondered if he'd even have a future. He survived his cancer and a heart transplant, and these days he's an Ironman triathlete!

one of my many interests is bellydance. i am also a breast cancer survivor. i wanted to show in this photo that my scars are merely indicators of a hard fought battle won.

Cancer survivor Bernie Sher isn't letting a little thing like retirement keep him from competing in the toughest triathlon competition in the world.