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Address: 255 Bell Street Suite 208, Reno, NV, 89503, US
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10/29/2026

Photo a Day in October Challenge for The American Cancer Society – Day 29: Stefan Forth-Year Medical Student, UNR Med.

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Stefan's Story:
I've known I wanted to be a doctor for a long time, but it took until my first year of medical school at UNR to understand the kind of doctor I want to be. My interest in oncology began with a couple books I read that first year of med school: The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee and When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. These books showed me the legacy of cancer, the stories of the men and women who devoted their lives to finding treatments and cures, and the harrowing reality of dealing with a cancer diagnosis as a patient. Throughout medical school I sought out the experiences of the patients living with cancer, the families who care for them, and the physicians who treat them. I got involved in oncology research with doctors like Katherine Thomas, Harry Menon, and Anathea Powell. I saw firsthand how, through the relationship between doctor and patient, the terror and uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis transformed into strength and resolve, how a compassionate and thoughtful physician can guide a patient through one of the most difficult trials any of us may ever have to face. It seemed to me an incredible, awesome privilege to be a part of those stories.
Cancer touched my life at the end of last year. My grandfather died suddenly after being diagnosed with brain cancer just four months earlier. I have felt the heartbreak and sorrow of having a loved one die to cancer, and it's only strengthened my commitment to being a physician who is there for patients and families facing the ordeal of cancer themselves. I'm excited to continue my training and become the kind of doctor that patients and their families trust during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

10/28/2026

Photo a Day in October Challenge for The American Cancer Society – Day 28: Our wonderful friend, Leslie Hebert.

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Leslie's Story:

I was playing with my young daughter one day when her fingernail caught a spot on my nose and left a scratch. I didn’t think much about it knowing it would heal. However, it never really did and after several months of having a scab on my nose I decided to go to a dermatologist.

What came back was not a shock. I had basal cell carcinoma. A common skin cancer that affects a lot of people. Not typically people in their early 30s but then again, I had been going to tanning beds for the last few years. I just never really thought it would happen to me.

10/27/2026

Photo a Day in October Challenge for The American Cancer Society – Day 27: Robert

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Robert's Story:
The past several years have been both good and bad. For the last 6 years, Rob and his family have had a lot of trials and losses. Rob went to rehab for alcoholism and got sober, after being an alcoholic for about 14 years. He persevered and is now 5 ½ years sober, but not without hard times.
Within the last two years Rob lost his younger brother unexpectedly, due to alcoholism. Given what Rob has been through and overcome, this loss hit the family very hard, and it was a very emotionally difficult time for all of them. He then lost his stepfather and his mother a few months later of natural causes. It has now been a year since they have both passed, and they are still navigating their grief and loss. At the beginning of this year, Rob’s wife, Wendy, had her father pass away unexpectedly, which has emotionally drained the family again.
Through all this, Rob and Wendy have been blessed with beautiful, healthy grandkids from their three children, Kaitlyn, Matthew and Bailey and their spouses. Two handsome grandsons Garrison (14 months), and Baker (8 months). Along with one beautiful granddaughter Lilah (2 months). Their children and grandchildren are the joy of Rob and Wendy's life.
At the beginning of this summer Rob was not feeling well and was having some Gastrointestinal issues, which was suspected to be kidney stones. After a painful weekend, God had managed to place the perfect people and in His perfect timing in their lives that they did not expect. Friends being in the right place at the right time.
After several tests and doctor visits, hospital stays, his doctor had told Rob that he had a mass on his bladder, several more procedures and tests later, and they found out that it was Stage 2 Bladder Cancer.
This bladder cancer is muscle invasive and strongest of all the bladder cancers one could acquire. With God's will, Rob successfully had the mass removed from his bladder and the cancer has not spread any further at this time.
They are not out of the woods yet. Immunotherapy treatment is what they have been treating his cancer with, and he will be starting his 3rd round of that this week, along with possible bladder removal surgery once his treatment is done. Which could be in December. The after effects of this treatment are still not easy to endure, severe fatigue, very dry skin, rashes and dehydration take their toll on his body and mind.
Rob, his wife and their kids are surrounded by love and support, as they are strong believers in Christ and have huge support in their friends, church and community.
Rob is always the one to come and help a friend when stranded in the middle of the night, when you need security systems fire alarms, or need work done at your house. He is always there to help and give his support. When you need an ear and advice when it comes to addiction, pain and heartache, he is always there to share his amazing testimony and help those who are hurting. They thank you for reading his story. God Bless all those who are affected by cancer.

10/26/2026

Photo a Day in October Challenge for The American Cancer Society – Day 26: Jen
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Jen's story:
I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2011. I went through six rounds of chemotherapy, with each treatment a week-long stay at St. Mary’s Hospital. I was 34 years old.
In 2023 I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon Cancer, which they said was not related to my first cancer. I had my sigmoid colon removed, and went through four rounds of chemotherapy. I thought my journey was over, but a year later we discovered my cancer had metastasized to my liver, and I was Stage 4. I had a liver resection a few weeks later.
Luckily I’ve been NED (No Evidence of Disease), for the last two years. I am incredibly grateful for my husband and two children, along with all my other family and friends that have supported me over the years. As cancer patients and our families know, this disease not only affects you physically, but mentally. I am retired from both the Nevada Air National Guard, and as a dental hygienist, and am living my life to the fullest!

10/25/2026

Photo a Day in October Challenge for The American Cancer Society – Day 25: Jennifer

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Jennifer's Story:

It began with my first mammogram in years. My only symptom was overwhelming exhaustion. I was so tired all the time that I had little desire or energy to do everyday chores or spend time doing things with my family. When I received the call asking me to return for additional testing, I still never imagined it would happen to me. By the end of my second test, however, I knew something was wrong. Deep down, I knew I had cancer, even though I still had to wait for the biopsy results to confirm it.
That wait was one of the scariest experiences of my life. Even though I had prepared myself for the possibility, hearing the words that I did, in fact, have cancer was one of the hardest moments I have ever faced. Then came the staging, and I learned I was stage 3, with 15 lymph nodes affected. Suddenly, everything moved very quickly.
The next year became a whirlwind of appointments, tests, chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. Losing my hair was especially difficult, but throughout it all, I learned to take life one day at a time, stay strong, and appreciate every moment I was given. My family and friends became my greatest source of strength, and I honestly don't know how I would have made it through without their love and support.
When treatment ended and I was told the cancer was gone, I thought I had made it through the hardest part. I had survived. I had done it. But I soon discovered that life after cancer brings its own challenges.
Every ache, every pain, every little twinge, and every day of unexplained exhaustion can make your mind wonder, “Is my cancer coming back?” It is difficult not to live in a world of fear when you know how quickly life can change.
Over time, I have learned to trust myself, strengthen my body through exercise, and focus on living each day to its fullest. I am learning to embrace the good days, appreciate the little things, and love the life I have been given rather than allow fear to take it away from me.
Cancer changed me, but it did not define me. Through this journey, I have become stronger, more resilient, and more grateful for the life I get to live. I have learned that surviving cancer is not just about getting through treatment; it is about finding the courage to move forward, even when fear is still there.
Today, I choose to live fully, love deeply, and cherish every single day.

10/24/2026

Photo a Day in October Challenge for The American Cancer Society – Day 24: Koree

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Koree's Story:

My Cancer Journey: A Story of Strength, Survival, and Love
Approximately four years ago, my life changed when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Hearing those words was frightening, and I began a journey that would challenge me in ways I never could have imagined.
My initial treatment included radiation and surgery to remove a portion of my left breast where cancer cells were found. After completing treatment, I began taking an estrogen blocker because my doctors believed my cancer was fueled by estrogen. I continued to have mammograms every four months, and each one came back clear. With every clear scan, I felt a little more hopeful that I had put cancer behind me.
Unfortunately, that hope was shaken two years ago when I learned that my cancer had returned, this time more aggressively. Hearing that the cancer was back was devastating. After everything I had already endured, I found myself facing another difficult and uncertain chapter of my life.
This time, I underwent a double mastectomy followed by a full year of chemotherapy. It was one of the hardest years of my life. I was unable to work, and the side effects of treatment often left me feeling physically and emotionally exhausted. There were days when simply getting through the day was a challenge. Cancer affected so much more than my physical health; it changed my daily life, my sense of normalcy, and the way I looked at the future.
Through it all, I was fortunate to have friends who supported me and reminded me that I was not alone. Their kindness, encouragement, and love meant more than I can adequately express. But above all, my wife, Amy, was my rock.
Amy stood beside me through the hardest moments of my journey. She was there when I felt terrible from treatment, when I was discouraged, and when the weight of everything seemed overwhelming. Her love and support gave me strength when I struggled to find my own. She helped me face each day, even when I didn't know how I would get through it.
I honestly don't know how I would have made it through that year of treatment without her. Cancer is a battle that affects not only the person diagnosed but also the people who love them. Amy walked through that battle with me, and I will always be grateful for the sacrifices she made, the care she gave, and the love she showed me every step of the way.
My cancer journey has taught me how precious life is, how important it is to accept the love and support of others, and how much strength can come from the people who refuse to let you face your hardest moments alone.
I never would have chosen this journey, and there were times when it felt incredibly unfair and overwhelming. But through every surgery, every treatment, every difficult day, and every moment of uncertainty, I was reminded that I did not have to face it alone.
I am deeply grateful for my friends, for everyone who supported me, and especially for my wife, Amy. She was my greatest source of strength throughout this experience, and her love helped carry me through one of the darkest periods of my life.
This is my story—not just a story about cancer, but a story about perseverance, love, and the people who stand beside us when life becomes difficult. My journey has been hard, but it has also shown me the extraordinary power of love and the importance of never underestimating what we can endure when we have someone by our side.
Above all, I am grateful for Amy. I could not have made it through this journey without her, and I will never forget the way she stood by me when I needed her most.

10/23/2026

Photo a Day in October Challenge for The American Cancer Society – Day 23: David. David Day 16, Laura's, husband.

David's Story:
In 2018, cancer changed life for Laura and David, twice. Their 11-year-old daughter, Aunicka, was diagnosed with stage 4 alveolar soft part sarcoma, a rare cancer. Later that year, Laura was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer at just 37. Through hospital stays, scans, surgeries and treatment, they experienced how much families depend on timely answers, clear communication, and access to care.
Those experiences helped turn David’s longstanding interest in medical imaging into a new direction. After 25 years in graphic design and visual communications, he returned to school in his forties to pursue medicine. Today, he is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Nevada, Reno, working toward becoming a diagnostic radiologist. He hopes to help fill the gaps his family experienced by contributing to accurate diagnoses, communicating clearly, and remembering the people waiting for answers. As Laura advocates for better access to care, David prepares to care for other families with the perspective of someone who has sat beside the people he loves, waiting for those same answers.

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10/22/2026

Photo a Day in October Challenge for The American Cancer Society – Day 22: Seth Sousa
Seth's story is a reminder that living with this disease can produce anxiety and stress that go far beyond the usual treatments and surgeries.
Virginia writes, "In January 2025 Seth had a tumor that took over 1/3 of his liver, so he had his gallbladder and half his liver removed. Fortunately, it was not cancerous."
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10/21/2026

Photo a Day in October Challenge for The American Cancer Society – Day 21: Zane Sousa

Virginia writes, "In 2023 my youngest, Zane, seemed to be having some neurological problems. The night of October 6, 2023, we took him to the ER. They had determined he definitely had some neurological going on and wanted him to be seen by a specialist. The next night we were life flighted out to Utah where they did a CT scan and found a massive tumor in his brain. The very next day he had his first surgery and had 3 other surgeries immediately after and when biopsy came back it was determined that he had brain cancer. He then had a shunt and port placed and underwent 6 weeks of radiation and then 6 months of chemotherapy. His last treatment was July 5, 2024."

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10/20/2026

Roaring 20's Shining Stars Gala Entry

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