Sisterhood of Survivorship
Sharing, Caring, Surviving
Steffi S's Story
Year Diagnosed: 2005
Type of Cancer: ovarian
Cancer, humiliating, bald, loss, unknown, anxiety, helplessness, tears. Cancer, the whys?, anger, frustration. Cancer, the chemo infusion centers, seeing others as yourself and the look of defeat in others’ eyes. Cancer, fear of pain, fear of death, tired of pain, emotional distress. Cancer, support of family, friends, gifts of each day, lessons, enlightenment and nirvana. Cancer, the next day one has to hold onto; determination; courage; the birds singing outside; a butterfly that flies by; a new flower in bloom; Letty, my beloved pet, in her splendor; healthcare givers that give of their souls. Cancer, Alex, my daughter, and watching her in her glory; Daniel, my son, and my love for him; Cameron, my firstborn, and the memories of him as a child and his ever caring ways. Children, the fight that keeps me going and all the memories to hold onto every minute of every day in desperation. Cancer, loneliness, everyone else has their lives, and me at the end of the day alone in my head, devastated, dealing with this wicked disease and sleepless nights. Cancer, hope, faith, peace, love. Cancer, watching a parent's love for their child and doing everything to save her. Having the gift of being with my mother everyday and her appreciating me unconditionally. Cancer, terrible disease and hope a cure to be discovered. Cancer, wanting to beat it and live. Cancer, seeing everything in a new light and vision, seeing everything differently through eyes of adversity, letting go of the past, being in the present and faith for the future. Cancer, the hope of prayer, taking one day at a time. Cancer, I guess God's plan for me. Cancer, one day, peace. Cancer. Stefanie Dawn Strauss in treatment 7 months now for ovarian cancer stage 4 Cancer. Stefanie stands for strength. Cancer, Tenacity, courage, honesty, Cancer, hoping to God I go into remission and have another chance to make my life a more meaningful one. Cancer, I believe in miracles and hope I am one.