Mila Ogalla Toledo GICAM

Steve Melen

Gastric (Stomach) Cancer

A 12-year survivor shares his story of resilience, the hidden struggles of mental health, and finding hope in unexpected places.

Javier Florez

Gastric (Stomach) Cancer

Javier Florez received the grim diagnosis of Stage IV stomach cancer in 2017 at age 39.

Lauren Donithan

Gastric (Stomach) Cancer

Lauren Donithan was diagnosed with Stage IV stomach cancer in 2023 at age 37.

Suzanne Ottinger

Gastric (Stomach) Cancer

In September 2021, at age 50, I was diagnosed with Stage IV stomach cancer. I was active, a mother to teen girls, and a successful esthetician.

Bruce Shipman

Esophageal Cancer

In 2021, Bruce Shipman was in the midst of a cross-country move when he was diagnosed with stomach cancer

Uroosa Khalid

Gastric (Stomach) Cancer

Uroosa Khalid was diagnosed with Stage IV stomach cancer in 2019 when she was 27 years old.

Terri Brady

Gastric (Stomach) Cancer

In August 2019, doctors in Arkansas diagnosed Terri Brady with Stage IV gastric cancer.