ICANCERVIVE™ | Humanizing Cancer With Humor.

In this episode of ICANCERVIVE , we share Sunshine’s extraordinary journey through cancer survival, genetic testing, and the realities of living with Lynch Syndrome. From her first cancer diagnosis in 2002 to facing multiple independent cancers over two decades, Sunshine offers a rare perspective on resilience, friendship, and coping with life-altering medical challenges. Listeners will learn abou...

In this mini episode of ICANCERVIVE , I revisit a story that’s followed me for decades. It was a single grade that became a lifelong memory. As a high school student, I never had formal art training. Yet I found myself spending countless hours in the art classroom with my teacher, Sunshine. Eventually, I convinced her to take me on for an independent study, where my only evaluation was a weekly pr...

In this teaser for the next episode of ICANCERVIVE , Sunshine reflects on the challenges of relying on others when you’re immobile. At first, dependence can feel frustrating and overwhelming, but over time, she’s learned how to navigate it with patience, resilience, and perspective. Even in moments that feel limiting, there is growth, humor, and insight. This short clip offers a glimpse into the s...

In this episode of ICANCERVIVE , I reflect on the very beginning of our journey. It was 2002, and Sunshine, my teacher and mentor, was facing stage 3 endometrial cancer. I was terrified, unsure how to help, and completely unprepared for what lay ahead. This story is about how a teacher and a former student navigated fear, uncertainty, and survival together. Laughter became the medicine we both nee...

In this mini episode of ICANCERVIVE , I revisit a moment that was never meant to happen. It was a freshman theology class taught by my art teacher. Two weeks into the school year, our class was reassigned. What seemed random turned out to be anything but. Sunshine, who had spent decades teaching art, found herself preparing for a subject she wasn’t trained to teach. But what could have been a chal...

Episode 2: When Life Changes Overnight In Episode 2 of ICANCERVIVE, Donna shares the moment that changed her life and the diagnosis, fear and unexpected clarity that followed. This episode journeys into the raw, honest beginning of her cancer story: how she processed the news, what she held onto, and the friendship, faith and humor that kept her moving forward. If you or someone you know is naviga...

Join us as we introduce you to Donna (Sunshine to me) and embark on a journey through her story. In this episode of ICANCERVIVE, we delve into her remarkable narrative, exploring experiences, challenges, and triumphs.