Liz Sherman

A personal cancer story about emotional overwhelm, counseling, and why asking for help is not weakness—but an essential part of healing.

Most people think melanoma comes from the sun—but that’s not always true. My cancer started in a place I never imagined. Here’s why we need to pay attention to the areas of our bodies we rarely talk about, and why early detection matters more than we think.

When cancer entered my life again — this time through my mother’s diagnosis — I realized how easily fear can silence grace. This is a story about loss, anger, and learning to respond with compassion, even when the right words seem impossible.

Discover the story behind Keith the Cat shirts and see our gallery of happy supporters finding comfort, strength, and joy—one shirt at a time.

Learn how to support a loved one with cancer. Discover emotional support tips, practical ways to help cancer patients, and meaningful ways to show they’re never alone.

What started as a fun idea — sending shirts with Keith the Cat’s face to friends — has blossomed into a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting those affected by cancer. Meet the team that is making this happen.

Find out how a stray cat from Baltimore gets his own website and foundation to help those with cancer.