In The Moment Readers share snapshots of their lives today. Article Content Photo by Betsy LunneyKaryn MarshallMonmouth Beach, New Jersey Stage IIA triple-negative breast cancer at age 55 in 2011 Today: Marshall, a former world champion in women’s weightlifting, is setting new records. In February, she rowed 500 meters in 1 minute and 38 seconds—a world record time on an indoor rowing machine for women ages 60 to 69. After her breast cancer diagnosis in 2011, Marshall underwent surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Just getting out of bed felt like a major accomplishment some days, she says. Yet she continued to attend fitness classes. Marshall, a chiropractor, says the support of her local CrossFit community helped her push through treatment and kept her spirits high as she slowly regained strength. “I no longer take my physical abilities for granted,” she says. “I’m grateful every day for the chance to move my body.” Photo by James GathrightJames GathrightFresno, California Kidney cancer at age 51 in 2015 Today: The creative director of a small public relations firm, Gathright spends his free time taking photos in his neighborhood, Fresno’s Tower District, and in the nearby Sierra Nevada. He grew up near Fresno and recalls camping trips to the mountains with his father. “Even though I live down here in the flatland, it’s still a real relief to just get in the car, get up [to the mountains] even for a day and shoot.” Here, he is shown by the Kings River in the Sierra foothills. Gathright says his cancer diagnosis and treatment reaffirmed his appreciation for basic elements of his life—his relationship with his wife, their two adopted Chihuahua mixes and his photography. “It just reminds you of how nice it is to be here.” Photo by Michelle HolderCatherine HargroveWashington, D.C. Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix with signet ring cells at age 66 in 2013 Today: Since completing treatment for her rare cancer and retiring in 2014, Hargrove has been fulfilling her travel dreams. In October 2016, as part of a program through her church, she went to Ghana and South Africa with nine other women from around the U.S. “I was truly excited about going to places that I had read about, worked on and just saw as such a rich part of my history,” says Hargrove. Trained as a lawyer and social worker, she has been involved in many civil rights activities, including the movement against apartheid in South Africa. In February, she celebrated her 70th birthday by going on a jazz cruise in the Caribbean. She is pictured in a park on the ship. Show us your life with or beyond cancer today and be an inspiration to other readers. Send a high-resolution image (JPEGs preferred) to snapshot@cancertodaymag.org . Include your name and diagnosis, and a brief description of your photo. By submitting a photo, you acknowledge that you are the owner of the photo and that you are granting Cancer Today and the American Association for Cancer Research the right to publish the photo in print and electronic formats. June 23, 2017 Related Stories In the Moment Readers share snapshots of their lives today. In the Moment Readers share snapshots of their lives today. Cancer Talk Making Connections at the AACR Annual Meeting 2021 Attending a scientific conference as a patient advocate can be an exhausting, overwhelming and hugely rewarding experience. by Bradley Jones Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Experts discussed how the cancer community can share accurate information and increase confidence in COVID-19 vaccines, both among people with cancer and the general population. by Kevin McLaughlin Chemobrain: It’s Not Your Imagination Scientists discussed the mechanisms of chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment at a session dedicated to symptom science at the AACR Annual Meeting 2021. by Marci A. Landsmann Coverage of the AACR Annual Meeting 2021 This year’s AACR Annual Meeting features the latest advances in basic, translational and clinical cancer research. The more than 13,000 attendees at the virtual event represent more than 70 countries. by Kevin McLaughlin More Posts