Whether you or someone you love has cancer, knowing what to expect can help you cope. "I'm trying," Miller, 59, says through sobs. Jolly thought her life was over as flames surrounded her car, filling it with smoke. CNN's Emanuella Grinberg, Holly Yan, Veronica Rocha, Jessie Yeung, Brian Ries, Melissa Gray and Eric Levenson contributed to this report. At the American Cancer Society, we’re on a mission to free the world from cancer. The American Cancer Society couldn’t do what we do without the support of our partners. In Stories of Hope, we regularly publish the stories of people who have helpful messages to share, whether their cancer was diagnosed just recently or long ago. Read the full story. We’ve invested more than $4.9 billion in cancer research since 1946, all to find more – and better – treatments, uncover factors that may cause cancer, and improve cancer patients’ quality of life. Toney said as the two drove through flames, she thought the tires and car were going to melt.

Our team of expert journalists brings you all angles of the cancer story – from breaking news and survivor stories to in-depth insights into cutting-edge research. Watch Today’s interviews with Simpson and Yates below for their true survival stories in this video by the World Expeditions: 3. From strandings at sea to grizzly attacks, we collect our readers' favorite tales from the brink. Help make it a reality. The two spoke with CNN's Dan Simon about the experience. Even so, some have escaped the chains of almost certain death in unimaginable ways. You can help reduce your risk of cancer by making healthy choices like eating right, staying active and not smoking. For many who are facing a cancer diagnosis, or any other illness or hardship, hearing from others who've been through one already can be a great source of comfort and support. Share yours for the chance to win a new sleeping bag or pad. Read more survivor stories at cancer.org/storiesofhope. Jolly said she jumped out of her car and ran. © 2020 Cruz Bay Publishing, Inc. an Active Interest Media Company. He was able to tell his wife, who took both children out of school before official evacuations began. As the family fled with their dog, cat and important documents, there were already spot fires near their home, Ratcliff told CNN. There wasn't anywhere to go.". (CNN)Parts of California have been burning for five days now. Toney asked. "This was a bucket list I never wanted, of things I've hoped to have never gone through," she said. When an 800-pound boulder shifted, Ralston found himself trapped against the canyon wall with his hand crushed under the boulder. "I'm homeless at 82 years of age, and that makes it hard," he said.

The scariest thing about these stories from Backpacker editors and readers? Deep in Wyoming's Wind River Range, an accident with a sliding boulder makes a hiker confront his life, his fate, and his faith in God. It took more than 3 hours to make it through the gridlock.