Inspirational Blogs ...

No matter what type of cancer you have, it's a journey.  Some days are inspirational and some are just hell.  Here are some blogs for a few who chose to share their journey.  


From the Dearly Departed
Follow these heart breaking blogs from first diagnosis to last days.


Baldy’s Blog: Adrian Sudbury was a reporter, and in November 2006 the 25-year-old was promoted to digital journalist. Just two days into his new role, he became seriously ill and was eventually diagnosed with leukemia. With two distinct types of leukemia running at the same time, he was the only person in the world recorded to have this condition. In his blog, Adrian shares his experiences up until his passing.


My Cancer: In May 2006, Leroy Sievers of NPR began a Morning Edition commentary on his fight with cancer by saying, “My doctors are trying to kill me.” For more than two years since, Sievers contributed a monthly commentary to Morning Edition and wrote the daily “My Cancer” blog on NPR.org. This blog details his fight with cancer, including his last days.


Surviving Leukemia: In February of 2007, Seth went to the hospital with what he thought was the flu. After a blood test, he was told he had acute leukemia. Although Seth died later that year, his parents still keep this blog going.


Surviving Ovarian Cancer: Deciding to get back to her body building ways, Suzanne noticed a pain in her side. After seeing her doctors and having surgery, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This blog recounts Suzanne’s journey, with posts in her last days.


Cancer Diva: An administrative assistant in the Houston Chronicle’s sports department, Terry’s had an award-winning blog. In April 2006, she was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer and detailed her life through her blog. Terry gives her readers a candid look at life with cancer, including hospital stays, prescription information, her work on an art car, wig shopping, and holidays.


Brain Hell: A husband and father of two young children, BH was diagnosed with a 100-percent fatal disorder called ALS in January of 2004. He recounts holidays and gives messages of hope. The posts in his last days are particularly moving.