INSPIRING OTHERS
Other people’s stories motivate and inspire
Meet just some of the people who have told us about their journeys.
“I’m sharing my story to encourage others to keep going even when it seems difficult or hopeless.
“I was diagnosed with a rare muscle disease called myasthenia gravis and later, with stage 3 colon cancer. Hearing from others who have been through similar experiences can help dissipate the feeling of loneliness and uncertainty. It made a huge difference in how I went through my treatment mentally and physically.
“I happened to listen to a story of a young lady around my age who had a rare type of cancer. I was thankful to hear her share her journey with her diagnosis and survivorship. I was inspired to continue searching for other stories.”
— SeAndrea
“I want to help people fight the fight!
“I was diagnosed with late fourth stage metastatic bladder cancer. I was feeling great and asymptomatic. My third oncologist…convinced me to fight. My diagnosis was 8½ years ago...”
“I want to instill in others to never give up. Give people hope because there is hope. And hope is a beautiful thing.”
— Stewart
“I feel like when I share my story, I am helping others in their journey.
“This disease is so little known [myelodysplastic syndromes or MDS], even in the medical field. It took over 5 years for me to be diagnosed and that was by accident.”
“I had been told for years at my annual physical that I was anemic. Just take some iron and I would be fine. By the time I got to a hematologist my iron level was exceptionally high. I feel like when sharing my story I am helping others in their journey. All of my interactions with BMS have inspired me and given me hope to live a complete and active life.”
— Robin
“Sharing my story is meaningful to me and empowers others.
“When I received my diagnosis [of Crohn’s disease], I had a multitude of questions that went unanswered because I lacked immediate access to stories like my own. This highlights the importance of patient storytelling, which showcases the unique differences and similarities in each journey.
“My treatment journey has been a long road—with repeated hospitalizations over a span of a decade. Through [Share to Inspire], I hope to continue fostering an environment where patient voices are amplified.”
— Cedric
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