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University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer CenterKind. Understanding. Loving. Caring. Just a few of the many words used to describe mothers.

In honor of Mother's Day this month, mothers share their own stories of living with cancer. These stories are emotional and beautiful.

Editor's Note: This month's e-Newsletter is dedicated to good friend and mother warrior, Lexy. Lexy, your strength of spirit is amazing!

 
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Megan Stoltz at the Beach
 
I lost my father to cancer, a loss so consuming that I thought the boundaries of my life had permanently shrunk. Until now.
 
Expectant mother Megan Stoltz shares the parallels between her child's upcoming birth and her father's bout with lung cancer. Read more

 

 
I had a "Kick Cancer's Butt" Fiesta and invited everyone I could think of who had helped me through the worst year of my life.

Rita Britt, cancer survivor, shares her own very special Mother's Day message. Read more
Rita Britt and family; Rita shares her cancer experience

 
 

Mary Schatz and her daughter; Mary shares her cancer experience
 
The same qualities that help you try to be a good mom will help you cope with cancer: Patience, Fortitude, Perseverance and Humor.

Mary Schatz shares her own very personal breast cancer journey. Read more

 

 
We all have stories to tell, heartache we have endured, obstacles we have overcome. Without a doubt I know I have been given another chance at life.

Connie Sue Prochnow describes being diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia, following two years free of breast cancer. Read more
Connie Prochnow shares her cancer experience
 

Andy North and Friends Golf Outing