JUNE 16, 2023 - the four fighters

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Wife, mother, and grandmother, Denise is fighting cancer for the fourth time in 23 years. She was first diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer in 2000, then Breast Cancer in 2005. Stage 2 Colon Cancer showed up in 2021 with successful surgery but came back as Stage 3 Colorectal Cancer in 2022. Denise is just 57 years old. Click below to read her incredible words about cancer and her journey.

After months of searching for a cause of health issues a CT scan uncovered a 10.2-inch tumor surrounding Gracie's spleen with spots spreading into her lungs. After a biopsy and additional testing, it was  confirmed that it is rare form of cancer called Adrenocortical Carcinoma. She has a steep hill to climb but Gracie has found hope from a group of cancer specialists at MD Anderson.

In late 2020, Marisa learned she had stage 3 ovarian cancer. After months of surgery and chemotherapy she returned to a more normal life thinking she had beaten it. Just a few months ago she learned that it had returned and she's once again dealing with major surgeries and chemotherapy. She's a feisty spirit with a warm heart and radiant smile. 

In 2014, while 8 months pregnant with her third child, Sara was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a successful birth but a few months later a double mastectomy was needed to save her life. Four years later, metastatic cancer was found in her hip bone. This was followed by cancer in her spine,  collar bone, shoulder blade and hip socket. She's quite a fighter! Read her full story here.