Your Cancer Stories

The stories below have been submitted by cancer survivors, patients, caretakers, researchers, loved ones, and others impacted by the disease who seek to inspire patients by sharing their experiences.

Note: Submissions to this page represent the opinions of the presenters. They do not represent the position or the opinion of the AACR or its members and should not be considered medical advice.

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Inspirational Life Lessons Learned Through a Cancer Journey

Inspirational Life Lessons Learned Through a Cancer Journey

Satish Venkata’s journey with follicular lymphoma.

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Battling Against Thyroid Cancer and Then Leukemia

Battling Against Thyroid Cancer and Then Leukemia

Jannette Johnson discusses her experiences with two cancer diagnoses.

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Cancer: A Grueling Race

Cancer: A Grueling Race

Ironman Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds compares his triathlon training to his cancer journey.

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A Cancer Diagnosis After Six Months of Symptoms

A Cancer Diagnosis After Six Months of Symptoms

Yvonne Ditoro shares how advocating for herself was key to her cancer journey.

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Champion to Championing Cancer Patients

Champion to Championing Cancer Patients

Stephen Brown describes how his love for competition set him apart after his cancer diagnosis.

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Beating a Rare Blood Cancer

Beating a Rare Blood Cancer

How Brent Burgesser defeated an unforeseen diagnosis of metastatic cancer.

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Remaining Strong When Expectations Change

Remaining Strong When Expectations Change

Roxanne Caletena recalls the day she got diagnosed and the changes she had to make to her life plan.

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Fighting Through Advanced Lung Cancer 

Fighting Through Advanced Lung Cancer 

How Eugenia Horan trusted her gut about her diagnosis. 

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30 Years After Childhood Cancer

30 Years After Childhood Cancer

Shannon Hartey describes the lifelong impact of her pediatric cancer diagnosis.

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A Surprising Diagnosis of a Rare Childhood Cancer 

A Surprising Diagnosis of a Rare Childhood Cancer 

A trip to a local clinic for a simple cold led to a stunning discovery and a family’s passionate advocacy for lifesaving cancer research.

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