“There are no knows and there are no guarantees.”

Laura Sierra, a high school photography teacher and single mother of two, talks about her battle against cancer. She explains how the life threatening disease has made her realize what is important in life.

"I think that connections are really important"
January 12, 2017 App Interview

Cervical cancer survivor Jane Fitch shares how important self-care and community support are for those going through cancer treatment. Tina White echoes Fitch's sentiments as she explains how she helped care for a friend's daughter with cervical cancer, and offers...

The Great Thanskgiving Listen with my Papa (Grandpa).

My interview with my Papa(Grandpa) about his life. He has stage 4 pancreatic cancer and I wanted to share his story before he possibly dies.

A Strong Woman’s Life

Maria Moncada takes on an interview with her mother, Carmen Ramirez. In this interview they discuss her mother’s experiences and how she has came to be the strong woman that she is today.

Great Thanksgiving Listen Grandpa Bob

My grandpa says that family is one of the most important things in life.

Interview part 1 with Mom during hospice care, after 2+ year battle with pancreatic cancer

I interviewed Mom after she decided to go into hospice care, ending her 2 1/2 year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Father's Death Shaped My Friend to the Person She Is Now

Two close friends, since childhood, catch up on Thanksgiving break and discuss the great memories they had with each other. A junior from Egg Harbor Township High School, Katrina Cabinian, interviews her close friend, Maxene Modesto. The interview was conducted...

Honey

About our mother, Anna Christman Horvath, who passed away from breast cancer at the age of 48.

Interview with Joyce Frye

Joyce Frye, resident of Morrison Village (2503 Old Mobile Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567) is interviewed by Reba Brown, Library Assistant 1 from Singing River Genealogy-Local History Library on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ms. Frye discusses her pets, why she moved...

Exhuming the Past and Person of Martina White (Part 4)

In this interview I attempt to unearth the life of my aunt who died at age sixteen through my mother's memories and stories, further adding to the mythology which surrounds her life but also bringing it to terms with reality...

"For me, there was a lack of information"
January 11, 2017 App Interview

When Tonyia Griggs was diagnosed with cervical cancer, she struggled with the lack of information. She was ushered through treatments and procedures without a good explanation of what was happening with her body. Through her own research and experience, she...

Exhuming the Past and Person of Aunt Martina

In this interview I attempt to unearth the life of my aunt who died at age sixteen through my mother's memories and stories, further adding to the mythology which surrounds her life but also bringing it to terms with reality...

One Day at a Time – Peter and Carol Noronha

Peter Noronha (62) speaks with his daughter, Carol Shetty (Noronha) (28) about being diagnosed with a metastatic cancer and undergoing treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and about what has gotten him through these difficult times.

Interview with Mimi

We talked about childhood memories and my mom and great grandparents. We also talked about cancer and what she’s grateful for.

Love Strengthened through Challenges

Jim Hurst shares thoughts about significant experiences that have strengthened his love for his wife Joan.