It's my mission to share this with the world and to let them know that there is life on the other side of those dark times that seem so hopeless and helpless. I want to show the world that there is life -- surprising, wonderful and unexpected life after diagnosis.

Go where you are wanted and stray from where you aren't. Surround yourself with positive people and environments.

It's harder to stay strong than it is to give up. Giving up doesn't get you anywhere.. Only makes you weak.

It helps to even look in the mirror - and it sounds so cheesy - but if you just look in the mirror and say, 'You are beautiful,' and 'You are worthy,' those things really help you.

You know you've made it when you can dye your hair blue.

And if you think you're alone. Put on my music. Because I'm going to be there for you.

Rocker dudes don't have a lot of swagger.