Authors
At just thirty years old, Steve was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer. The journey has taken him through chemotherapy, multiple surgeries, and many different avenues of holistic health. An avid blogger, Steve shares his personal health regimens as well as love of music, movies and sports in his writing. Follow along his quest for wellness as he reacclimates into the world in spite of daunting statistics. You can connect with Steve on Instagram @steve.othercword, Twitter @othercword and his website, www.othercword.com.
Diana M. Martin has been an adjunct professor in The Writing and Reading Center at Montgomery College in Rockville, MD, for over 20 years. She has a MFA in Creative Nonfiction and has published articles in the areas of parenting, health and cultural arts. When her husband lost his battle with cancer of unknown primary, later identified as bile duct cancer, she became the sole caregiver for their adult son, Alex, who is autistic.
Melanoma: It Was Just a Mole!
Lori Brown Kuhuski is a colon cancer survivor, who, since her recovery, has been active with the American Cancer Society and Relay For life as a Hero of Hope. She shares her story as an example of living beyond cancer by speaking about her journey, the power of hope and the mission of the American Cancer Society. Lori is married and lives in Cordova, Tenn., with her husband Don.




