In the month of July, 2009, I heard news that took me to my knees. I heard the words, “Phil, dad has cancer.” I could not believe this could happen to the man I believed to be Superman. I thought to myself, this can’t be, there must be a mistake, he needs a second opinion. […]
Archive | October, 2012
Yih-Chi Russell, RCC Volunteer
As a cancer survivor, I have the privilege of meeting many cancer patients, caretakers and medical professionals. The needs and challenges around a cancer diagnosis are overwhelming and often times beyond anything one can comprehend. From the physical collapse to mental distress, a patient and their family face many dilemmas before, during and after cancer […]
“San Diego Ministry Fills in Gaps Left in Cancer Care”
“Anyone who has heard the dreaded word “malignant” understands the battle that inevitably follows. When Tamela Reed was diagnosed with cancer in 2005, she and her family steeled themselves to battle the multiple myeloma, a deadly form of leukemia. Reed, then 35, armed herself with faith and the Bible as her ammunition, but she was […]
Melinda Bennett, Breast Cancer Survivor
As my body weakened, the bad feelings came on and all my hair fell out, I just kept thanking God every day for keeping me. I never once thought about giving up. My name is Melinda Bennett and I am a breast cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2009. I joined […]
A Birthday Party to Remember
Twelve-year-old Eva didn’t want pizza and cake for her birthday. Her chemotherapy treatments had ruined her taste for those regular choices. Instead, she wanted In-N-Out Double Doubles, with fries and a root beer. The ice cream had to be Baskin Robbins rainbow sherbet with peanut butter sauce and gummy bears. But the girl who had […]
Helping a Little Girl Fight a Big Battle
At first glance, the bright colors and toys scattered around the hospital playroom make the room appear happy. Even the adults who huddle there, do their best to put on “happy faces,” as they fight back tears. Playing in the center of the storm, sits Zara, a two-and-a-half-year-old with luminescent eyes and a sweet smile. […]
What We Do
Steve* Rock Cancer C.A.R.E literally saved the life of a client named Steve. We had gone to pick him up for his cancer treatment appointment, and instead found him passed out. Steve had overdosed on medications, and needed immediate 9-1-1 assistance. We waited with him and prayed until the ambulance arrived to rush him to […]
“San Diego Ministry Fills in Gaps Left in Cancer Care”
“Anyone who has heard the dreaded word “malignant” understands the battle that inevitably follows. When Tamela Reed was diagnosed with cancer in 2005, she and her family steeled themselves to battle the multiple myeloma, a deadly form of leukemia. Reed, then 35, armed herself with faith and the Bible as her ammunition, but she was […]
Caleb’s Mountain
It has now been ten years that I have been in a battle with this leukemia. Even at the young age of nine, I was fighting for my life and just as determined to live a life to the full, just as God intended. I went the typical route of receiving chemotherapy for a little […]
Leo Marquez, Stomach Cancer Survivor
After being sick for months I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. I heard about the Rock Church through friends and was asked to give God a try so that I would have someone to talk to and help me through whatever was going to come. I also found out about a cancer support group with […]
