A cancer diagnosis is life-changing news. For three local residents who shared their stories with The Times, that has been true in several ways. 

On Oct. 19, Donald Cantrell,  Will Wagner and Aubrey Glencamp joined Times staff members Kelsey Podo and Thomas Hartwell for a live Times Talks.

Cantrell was diagnosed this year with cancer of the esophagus and top of the stomach and said he learned just how strong his family is and how important his support system is. 

Sixteen-year-old Wagner, a West Hall high schooler, is savoring every moment on the football field after a brain cancer diagnosis in 2012 made those dreams seem impossible. 

And Glencamp, a male breast cancer survivor, said he never misses an opportunity to make other male breast cancer patients and survivors feel heard and understood.

Their stories and others are included in this year’s cancer awareness special coverage at gainesvilletimes.com/cancer2020.