The Faces of Kickin’ Cancer
Sharing legacies and honoring cancer survivors is at the core of our mission. On our Stories page, you’ll find inspiring stories from cancer survivors, caregivers, and families, highlighting their struggles, triumphs, and experiences with cancer support. We are here to celebrate victories, remember those we’ve lost, and rally together in the ongoing fight against cancer. Join us as we honor the resilience and strength of those who have faced cancer head-on.
Know your Body
My name is Ashley Mathis and I am a single mom of 4 girls 18,16,13 & 8 years old. I had a birthmark that all the sudden changed. In mid January of 2024 I was having my 1st surgery. By June, 2 different immunotherapies had failed and I was having my 2nd surgery. We...
Early Detection – Key to Survival
Dan Farrington was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer on March 31st, 2024 here in the Salem area ,where he has lived for the past 32 years. He currently works in Business Consulting BBSI. Before that, he owned and operated his own business in the work comp industry. For...
On the Radar
Malli, (Rob / Robbin / Lefty / Percy / Robbie Dale, Hey You) I was born November 16th, 1964, in St. Helens Oregon. My father was managing a grocery store at the time and with snow the roads were icy. Dad was late to my birth BUT he made it and of course Mom made...
Take it Seriously
Around the beginning of May 2022 I went in for an examination with my regular Doctor. My blood work PSA came back at a 12 . Needless to say I was shocked. We waited a month and at that time my PSA was a 14. At this point I was scheduled for a biopsy of my prostate....
Promise to God
Our story: “It did come back malignant.” Time stopped. Life changed. At that moment, I became a statistic. 1 in 8. The 1 in 8 women that are diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Four days later, I became 1 in 3000. The 1 in 3000 of women diagnosed with breast cancer while...
Post – Op Care
I had a fun and exciting career in the adult beverage industry for almost 25 years. As a Marketing Manager, I traveled all the time, went to splashy events and met sports and musical celebrities. But over the years, it started to feel shallow and it certainly wasn’t...