A Brush With Cancer; 10 Years of Sharing Connecting and Healing

<p>When Jenna Benn Shersher was diagnosed with Grey Zone Lymphoma at the age of 29 she was not sure if she would live to see another birthday. As a young adult facing a rare type of cancer she started writing about her journey in a brutally honest and vulnerable way in hopes to connect with others also undergoing similar experiences. Midway through treatment Jenna put out a call to action asking for people to join her on the virtual dance floor doing Chubby Checker's dance 'The Twist.' Within a few days thousands of people submitted videos of themselves 'twisting out cancer.' </p><p><br></p><p>Jenna was determined to give back to the community that kept her afloat during her treatment. Twist Out Cancer was born: a space for individuals touched by cancer to share connect and heal together. Over 200000 people have participated in Twist Out Cancer's community-wide programs that use creative arts as a way of healing including Brushes With Cancer. This program pairs cancer previvors survivors and caregivers with artists to help share their stories. </p><p><br></p><p>This book highlights these stories of hope perseverance and resilience that took place over the last ten years. </p>