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An excerpt from Asja's story:

"It’s funny how something so devastating is supposed to make you feel sad and give up, but little did breast cancer know I had already done the unthinkable. --the worst to me -- so this was just a cleansing process. Breast cancer literally cleared everything and everyone out my life that was not conducive for my health and growth. Needless to say, my life got silent again however, this time I heard two voices louder than ever before- Me and God. Everything I have ever wanted was inside me the whole time! The love, the support, protection, peace, joy, and all the magic has been silenced, and I have given myself permission to speak LOUDLY! You Night is confirmation that my God is in fact real. Just when my spirit was ready, God presented the stage and I received a phone call from the most kindest voice, Lisa McKenzie who offered this heavenly gift for me to share Me. I'm extremely grateful because I went through 27 rounds of chemo, 25 sessions of radiation, bilateral mastectomy, 56 appointments and counting, and reconstructive surgery physically just Me and God. I drove myself home each round of chemo, I drove myself each session, I rang the bells by myself but now I have a Sisterhood so big we need name tags and I’m tremendously grateful."

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An excerpt from Andreana's story:

"At 31, this diagnosis was difficult to grasp. My young children had to witness all my struggles. Getting a diagnosis of cancer makes you reflect on your life. I got married when I was 22 years old. We immediately had our first child and a few years later we had our second. I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a mom. Before my diagnosis, I would look at others who were my age and did not have children and wonder if we should have waited and took some time for ourselves before we had our kids. But since my diagnosis, I have been so grateful that we had kids right away. If we waited, I may have not been able to have children of my own. My diagnosis made me appreciate what I had in my life and slow down to appreciate the small things. I focused more on experiences with those I love. I learned to relax and just be at peace. Dandelions are blown by the wind with an unknown destination. These flowers are widely known as the wishing flower when they are in their white stage. The Dandelion is first yellow, and this symbolizes growth, hope and healing. These flowers, just like my journey, have been a transformation. The journey may not always be easy, but always stay positive and optimistic. Life is not about the destination, but the Journey."

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An excerpt from Amy's story:

"As the river began to calm and the end of my treatment approached, I looked back on the journey with a profound sense of gratitude. My raft, composed of the love, strength, and support of my friends and family, carried me through the most challenging experience of my life. Over five years later, the river is still flowing and unpredictable, with potential rapids ahead, but I know that my raft is strong enough to face whatever may come next. Breast cancer was a formidable challenge, but it also revealed the incredible resilience of the human spirit and the power of love and support. My friends and family, my raft, not only helped me navigate the turbulent waters but also transformed the journey into one of growth, strength, and deepened connections. Together, we conquered the rapids, emerging stronger and more united on the other side."

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An excerpt from Noel's story:

"This realization was nauseating and liberating. I felt a peace I had never felt before. I had become this weak whimpering woman and suddenly I found a backbone. I found my voice. I learned what I am worth. And it was a lot more than he ever allowed it to be. My life is now uprooted, but it was MINE. I was empowered. I get to make decisions for myself. I learned that I am a complete and whole person. I am strong and resilient. I am adaptable when needed but no longer a door matt.

The fortress was built during this reclaiming of my life. It was built quickly and sturdily and built to last. Being a natural people-pleaser I needed those walls to prevent me from ever being in that position again. But, the fortress serves me well, albeit sometimes a little too well. I used to feel guilty about having a fortress about me, but I have come to learn, that it is what gives me strength to keep moving forward.

Never let someone else make you change who you innately are just to avoid conflict. Being a natural people pleaser doesn't mean you have to become someone else to please that person. Hold fast to who you know you are."

Thank you to Guardant Health for their support of the Still I Rise Podcast. Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Their blood and tissue tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care; they can screen to help find cancer early, monitor for recurrence in early-stage cancer patients, and enable timely and targeted treatment selection for those with advanced cancer. For more information, visit guardanthealth.com and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook.

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Excerpt from Paula's story:
"Time spent with family and friends is something I value. My circle has always been small. My husband and I have come to accept that family is not always family, sometimes less is best. Life is short, time is precious, don't take anything for granted because you don't know what tomorrow will bring.

The wisdom I have gained in the past 3 years since diagnosis is that I am healing now; my appearance does not define me; the scars were made to be a part of me; and I am stronger, living, and smiling. I am making pink sister friends that will last forever.

I grow like a flower, re-blooming more each day, stronger, standing tall, blowing in the wind, showing the world the imperfect petals have their own story to share. I am a daughter, a sister, a mom, a wife, an aunt, a best friend, a nurse, a living human being, just trying to enjoy life."

Paula is a member of the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation SheRose Class of 2024.

Thank you to Guardant Health for their support of the Still I Rise Podcast. Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Their blood and tissue tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care; they can screen to help find cancer early, monitor for recurrence in early-stage cancer patients, and enable timely and targeted treatment selection for those with advanced cancer. For more information, visit guardanthealth.com and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook.

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An excerpt from Vicky''s story:

"As life moves on, sunshine is starting to peek through those clouds again. I have overcome four surgeries. The scars I have now are not because I'm damaged; they are trophies of what I’ve overcome. I am not ashamed of them; they are the story of my journey. I had to learn to trust people and depend on others, something that, if you know me, was very difficult. My son is engaged, and the wedding will be this year. I am looking forward to many grandchildren.

Trust in others. Be an inspiration. Share your story. Be the warrior that is inside of you for yourself andyour family. Find your JOY! Don’t let the clouds hide your rays of sunshine, and never forget to dance in the rain and stomp in the mud.

Thank you to Guardant Health for their support of the Still I Rise Podcast. Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Their blood and tissue tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care; they can screen to help find cancer early, monitor for recurrence in early-stage cancer patients, and enable timely and targeted treatment selection for those with advanced cancer. For more information, visit guardanthealth.com and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook.

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Excerpt from Lisa's story:
"I do not want to cry. I look beyond. Why am I not vulnerable? Why do I not shed tears? Maybe because I adopted the hang loose attitude from the islands. I thought about it– no. Maybe because I was a bulldog. I borrowed military ideals. I thought about it–no.

My heritage is that of Yankee, Irish and Italian. This is my pride. I am a lion! Lions are decisive, confident, leaders. A lion is brave, loyal, protective, and takes care of their pride. They value independence, strength and competence. A lion serves others. Lions roar when their control is challenged. Death is out of our control. So I came from a family of lions that taught me I need not cry. I need to persevere and push through the pain. I am me and need to keep on keeping on."

Lisa is a member of the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation SheRose Class of 2024.

Thank you to Guardant Health for their support of the Still I Rise Podcast. Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Their blood and tissue tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care; they can screen to help find cancer early, monitor for recurrence in early-stage cancer patients, and enable timely and targeted treatment selection for those with advanced cancer. For more information, visit guardanthealth.com and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook.

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An excerpt from Jessica's story:

"Knowing I would lose my breasts, I feared losing a part of me that I never really understood the importance of until it was going to be taken away; taking away what fed my son, taking away where he would rest his head for comfort, taking away a part of my femininity, and replacing it with something that wanted to make me numb. What has made me numb in places has invigorated and brought so much life and feeling to the rest of me.

When someone tells you that you must give up things that have kept you comfortable, things that you don’t want to face, it helps you escape; You can either embrace it or curse it. I used this chapter in my life to let go of relationships I had made excuses for, chase relationships I had once given up on, live healthy, live sober, and live as though my chapters hadn’t even started. Three surgeries and countless statistical facts later. I am grateful that my story is in permanent marker. There are no mistakes, no typos; they are simply intentional words that, when standing in the bookstore aisle, I could escape into, and know if someone reads the story, they might feel sorry for me, but they will also see that I am not a victim and I’m not simply surviving; I am thriving."

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