Onco Hero Spotlight: Chris Buck, MS, RN. OCN
Meet Chris Buck a Nurse Coordinator Oncology Research at Overlook Medical Center in Summit NJ.
Prayer of Praise for a Clean Cancer Scan
Jesus, You did it! You answered my prayers for this scan to be clean and it is!
Prayer for My Medical Team
Dear God, Place your mighty hand on my medical team. Let them seek your way and your wisdom in all things regarding the people they treat.
Onco Heroes Bible Study Facilitator: Marilyn L. Weitzel
As a Nurse with over 54 years of experience, Marilyn Weitzel has joined Cancer Companions as a Bible Study Facilitator in our brand new Onco Heroes Bible Study specifically for Oncology Workers and Volunteers.
Cancer Resource Spotlight: Triage Cancer
Triage Cancer is a national, nonprofit organization that provides free education on the legal and practical issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, through events, materials, and resources.
Prayer for More Christmas; Less Cancer
Heavenly Father, Fill my days with more Christmas and less cancer. May the joys of the season bring me a new hope that is so strong the clouds of cancer in my thoughts disappear.
Prayer for First Chemotherapy
Dear Lord, Be with me as I face my first cancer treatment. Give my oncologist your discernment not his to pick the kind of chemo that will take this cancer from my body once and forever more.
Prayer for Being Diagnosed with Cancer
Lord, You know what is needed here. You know where each and every cancer cell is in my body and you know how to remove them.
Prayer for When Your Loved One is Diagnosed with Cancer
Jesus, There is nothing that can happen on their cancer path that is not done under your loving care. Please take this fear of the unknown from me for I know YOU!
Cancer Stories: Sue Harmen Breast and Stomach Cancer Survivor, Don Burner Prostate Cancer Survivor and his wife/caregiver Sharon
Hear Sharon’s strength in the face of both her breast and stomach cancer, and soak up Don and Sharon’s faith as they cope with Don’s prostate cancer diagnosis and recurrence.
Cancer Story: Elvin McLin Cancer Kidney Survivor
Thank you Elvin for openly sharing your past cancer struggles: a Stage 4 diagnosis, difficult surgery, mysterious heart battles, lifesaving blood transfusions, and even the challenges of your faith at these frightening times.
Cancer Story: Dwayne Little Colon Cancer Survivor
Dwayne Little, husband and father was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer which they discovered had spread to his liver, bladder and appendix. After surgery, Dwayne and his family found a new church with a Cancer Companions group. It became home.
Cancer Story: James Funderberg Tonsil Cancer Survivor and his caregiver wife Brenda Funderberg
James and Brenda share his tonsil cancer story through the surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments. God showed James the way through his cancer journey.
Cancer Story: Lisa Clayton Hodgkin Lymphoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Breast Cancer Survivor
I’m a 3 time cancer survivor. The big C word is scary,life changing, and emotional. Not only for you but also for your family and friends. They love you so it’s hard for them to see you going through trials physically and emotionally.
Cancer Story: Leah Schwarz Tonsil and Throat Cancer Survivor
When I showed her the lump on my neck, I could tell by the look on her face that something was seriously wrong. The next week brought a whirlwind of doctor’s appointments, ultrasounds, CT scans and even a PET scan. Then on July 7th, a doctor said those three horrible words that you think you will never hear. “You have cancer.”
Cancer Story: Dennis Rohlfing Metastatic Prostate Cancer Survivor and his wife and Caregiver Roxanne Rohlfing
When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, there is a whirlwind of emotions leaving caregivers physically exhausted and emotionally drained. Roxanne Rohlfing shares the powerful impact of her feelings and how she took them to the Lord. An amazing woman of faith.
Cancer Stories: Rachel Zink Kidney Cancer Survivor and Jenny Ritzert Pancreatic Cancer Caregiver
Join Rachel Zink and Jenny Ritzert as they discuss Jenny’s unique journey with Cancer Companions and how her Cancer Companions support group helped keep her calm through her husband’s cancer journey.
Cancer Stories: Lou Ann Barczykowski and Ken Weber Lung Cancer Survivors
Lou Ann newly diagnosed with lung cancer saw a sign for a Cancer Companions Group. There she met Ken 5 year lung cancer survivor the Cancer Companion Facilitator.
Cancer Story: Sisters Susan Schindler 3-time cancer survivor and Shelia Miller Breast Cancer Survivor
Coming from a family history filled with cancer, both women bravely faced their cancer battles armed with their faith and their family.
Cancer Story: Susan Naucke Schindler 3 time Cancer Survivor
Yes- Three times she was told she had cancer. But not due to recurrences but three DIFFERENT types of cancer. Her faith is incredibly inspiring.

