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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Overcoming Cancer Challenges During Pregnancy

Overcoming Cancer Challenges During Pregnancy

Harley Durham received chemotherapy while pregnant with her son, now 3 years old.

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Finding Highs in the Lows

Finding Highs in the Lows

Jatin Goyal reflects on his cancer experience as a young child in Delhi.

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Fit for Treatment: Facing Cancer Twice at Peak Fitness Level

Fit for Treatment: Facing Cancer Twice at Peak Fitness Level

Pamela Hess discusses her increased faith in doctors after her two battles with cancer.

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Overcoming Endometrial and Throat Cancer

Overcoming Endometrial and Throat Cancer

Sherri Gehrdes shares her experience with two cancer diagnoses in her late 50s.

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A Future Full of Hope: How Cancer Led Me to My True Purpose

A Future Full of Hope: How Cancer Led Me to My True Purpose

Utilizing animal therapy fuels Lisa Miskella's new dream.

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Highlighting the Importance of Cancer Screening, Even After Treatment

Highlighting the Importance of Cancer Screening, Even After Treatment

Alison Ullrich is letting her strength speak for her.

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Moving Through Life with a Newfound Strength and Perspective

Moving Through Life with a Newfound Strength and Perspective

Abigail Whittmore is reassessing and embracing what truly matters after her cancer diagnosis.

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Cancer Experience Leads to Research Encouragement

Cancer Experience Leads to Research Encouragement

After her own cancer journey, Cindy Caporaso is advocating that patients are seen as real people and not just statistics.

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Finding Strength in the Unexpected: My Journey with Cancer

Finding Strength in the Unexpected: My Journey with Cancer

A surprise diagnosis with a rare and aggressive form of cancer gave Joe Fornasiero a surprising "new perspective on life."

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Treatment Leads to Remission for Ewing Sarcoma

Treatment Leads to Remission for Ewing Sarcoma

High School Student diagnosed with rare cancer shares story to raise awareness.

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