“A Cancer Warrior’s Perspective: A Practical Guide for Loved Ones to Support Young Adults Fighting Cancer”

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Wendy Santana

“Imagine finding out about a severe health crisis in your late twenties, when you’re potentially just about to solidify your career path, establish financial stability, plan your family, or get a true understanding of what your priorities are in life. Having cancer at this stage in your life comes with its own unique set of challenges. Therefore, I decided to…

“One Hundred and Twenty-Six Days, The Unthinkable Journey”

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Wendy Santana

I can’t imagine the unbearable grief that a parent goes through after the death of their child or even how helpless a parent must feel when their son or daughter is diagnosed with an incurable disease. I have often said how grateful I am that it was me who battled brain cancer and not my son. But I’m also fortunate…

Welcome to 2023!

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Wendy Santana

Wishing you a safe, joyous, and healthy New Year. 🍾🎊🙏🏻 Together (through this blog) we’ve celebrated (and memorialized) more than 200 brain tumor/cancer survivors, caregivers, and supporters via the ongoing “A Face of Strength” social media campaign. Your involvement has also helped raise awareness and tens of thousands of dollars (since 2015) for brain tumor/cancer research and patient/caregiver support. Additionally,…

“Finding JOY in the midst of suffering”

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Wendy Santana

Cover Photo by Shari Fleming Photography. “I never want anyone to say, ‘That girl wasted her time.’ Instead, I hope they say, ‘She took her suffering and realized she could use it to find and spread joy.’ This became my mission.” – Courtney Burnett An Interview with: Courtney Burnett, author of Difficult Gifts: A physician’s journey to heal body and…

“A Face Of Strength” p. 13

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Wendy Santana

…a brain tumor/cancer awareness campaign @2nd Chance 2 Live! Welcome to A Face Of Strength. This is a social media campaign to promote the inspiration, strength, and wisdom of brain tumor/cancer survivors and supporters. 2nd Chance 2 Live launched A Face Of Strength via Facebook on Sunday, March 7, 2021, with the ultimate goal of creating 365 (searchable & shareable) Inspirational Quotes by Brain…