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Tells the stories of four young cancer patients, discussing how they handle the daily demands of family, education, social life, doctor visits, and medical treatments, and how each finds the strength and courage to continue his or her battle against cancer.

Looks at the life and career of actor Michael J. Fox, discussing his successful television shows and movies, his marriage and children, his struggles to deal with the challenges of Parkinson's disease, and his work to find a cure.

Examines the life and career of championship bicycle racer Lance Armstrong, discussing his childhood and youth, his battle with cancer, his marriage, and his record-setting victories in the Tour de France.

Howard Dully recounts how the lobotomy he had at age twelve impacted every aspect of his life, leaving him struggling to get through each day, until, decades after the surgery, he was able to pull himself together and uncover the truth about why his parents made him have the operation.

Seventeen-year-old best friends Samantha and Juliana tell their stories in alternating chapters after Juliana is diagnosed with cancer.

Presents the story of Nkosi Johnson, a South African boy born with AIDS who became an inspiration to thousands of people suffering from the disease because he believed that every child's life was important.

Chronicles the life of world champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, describing his start in the sport, his battle with cancer, his family life, and his Tour de France wins.

Andie Dominick discusses how her life changed after she was diagnosed with diabetes.

Ryan White describes how he got AIDS, engaged in a legal battle to return to school, and became a celebrity and spokesman for issues concerning the deadly disease.