About Portraits & Stories

This photo essay project hopes to bless breast cancer survivors, their families, and friends. Find inspiration and encouragement here through photographs by Gordon Photography & Gallery and blog posts by the breast cancer survivors. The month and date of diagnosis is included after patient's first name and state they live in.

Be Photographed. Tell Your Story. Inspire Others.

If you would like to be considered for participation in this project, we are accepting applications of breast cancer survivors at any stage. CLICK HERE to receive more information.

"The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed." Proverbs 11:25
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Resource List

By Guest Contributor

Resource List

CancerCare

1-800-813-HOPE (4673), website: www.cancercare.org
Provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help and are provided by trained oncology social workers free of charge

American Cancer Society

1-800-227-2345, website: www.cancer.org
Focuses on cancer research, education and advocacy; and provides patient and family support services, which vary by locality.

Gilda’s Club

1-888-445-3248, website: www.gildasclub.org
Support and networking groups, lectures, workshops and social events are available for people with all kinds and stages of cancer.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

1-800-422-6237, website: www.cancer.gov
Information specialists can answer questions about cancer and provide materials. The NCI website provides comprehensive information on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, statistics, research, clinical trials and news.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

1-877-622-7937, website: www.canceradvocacy.org
Advocates for quality cancer care for all Americans and the empowerment of cancer survivors through federal policy initiatives.

Wellness Community

1-888-793-9355, website: www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Offers professionally led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body programs.

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The topics expressed here are the views of the individual cancer survivors and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the photographer, the studio, other resources listed, or each other.

This blog is strictly for the purpose of encouragement and awareness and is not intended as diagnosis or treatment recommendations. The decision to use, or not to use any information published here is the sole responsibility of the reader.

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