Cancer survivors share their inspiring stories

There's nothing more devastating than getting a cancer diagnosis. The battle is long, painful and challenging and can often become incredibly discouraging. That's why the feeling of beating cancer is one of the most empowering, beautiful and freeing feelings in the world. Remission means more than no longer having cancer, it means getting one's life back. Several cancer survivors took to Whisper, the popular app that provides an anonymous platform for people to share their most honest thoughts, to share their inspiring stories.

Beating cancer is a huge and inspiring life accomplishment:

Getting the good news is one of the best feelings in the world:

There's nothing as special as a second chance at life:

It's the most empowering feeling:

It makes people appreciate those always in their corners:

Recovery is a long process, but it's amazing to finally get there:

It makes people love themselves and appreciate their lives:

It changes the way people see the world:

It's always great to see the good guys win:

Once in remission, cancer survivors can finally start being themselves again:

Although it's sometimes tempting to give up, beating cancer is well worth the exhausting battle:

Because it lets people live the lives they were always meant to have:

For more inspiring cancer survival stories, ​check out Whisper.

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