The frightening grip of cancer uncovers strengths and weaknesses within the human spirit. For Ethan Clarke, a very personal battle with the disease reveals hidden demons that had been stifling his sexual identity and his connections with others. These demons had kept him from enjoying health and happiness and from accepting the healing powers of change. Ethan, however, had some formidable allies to face down these foes: Ethan's close friend, Sophie, the camaraderie found at the local Y, the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program, the idea of one day finding love, and the human will to survive. When...