Category: Survivor Stories
A Survivor’s Mission to Light the Way for Patients with Cholangiocarcinoma
Article provided by Daily Point of Light. In November 2021, Kathy Virgallito received a life-altering diagnosis: cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), a rare…
A Caregiver’s Journey: Tracey’s Story of Love, Positivity, and Advocacy
When Tracey reflects on the past year, she is overwhelmed with awe, determination, and gratitude. Her life changed in January…
Survivor Thrives with the Support of Family and Community
In September 2023, Aileen’s life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma. As a pediatric nurse and…
Biomarker Testing and Additional Opinions offers Strength and Hope
In the summer of 2021, Cynthia began experiencing mild heartburn—an unusual symptom for her. When she visited her family doctor,…
Long-Term Survivor Stories – Grace
It started as an itch. Thinking it was just dry skin, I began applying lotion more often. There was no…
Long-Term Survivor Stories - Heidi Rhea
Heidi Rhea is a long-term survivor. She was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma almost 10 years ago. Heidi has always been a…
Long-Term Survivor Stories - Robert Bickel
Working out was something of a side-hustle for me the last three years. I used it as motivation to quit…
Long-Term Survivor Stories - Jacqueline O’Brien
My name is Jacqueline O'Brien, and I am blessed with a wonderful husband, Sean, and our close-knit family here in…
Long-Term Survivor Stories – Matt Reidy
Hello. I'm Matt Reidy. I live in Richmond, VA. I'm a retired IT executive. I'm also married with four children,…
Long-Term Survivor Stories - Ellyn Goodrich
MY STORY I am a patient and an advocate, but first, I am a mother to three amazing sons. I…
Long-Term Survivor Stories – Arlene Dworetsky
Hi, my name is Arlene Dworetsky. I'm from Glastonbury, CT, originally from Hartford, CT. I'm a retired public elementary school…
Long-Term Survivor Stories – Christy Landon
My name is Christy Landon. I grew up in the northeast Ohio area and currently live in Mansfield with my…