The statistics are daunting. The reality is frightening. The effects are far-reaching. Still, some manage to find hope. Stephanie Wright cuddles last week with Miss Kitty, one of nine cats she has at her Homosassa Springs home.
Cancer is life's cruel common denominator.
It affects everyone. Either you have it, someone you love has it or someone you know died because of it. Two of every five Floridians will contract the disease during their lifetime. Some 40,000 in the state will die of cancer this year. That's about 109 people per day.