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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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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Working to Make a Difference in the Fight Against Cancer

Working to Make a Difference in the Fight Against Cancer

Diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma 30 years ago, childhood cancer survivor Meghan Costello is an advocate for cancer research to end pediatric cancers.

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Brandi Benson: A Journey to Chart a Different Course

Brandi Benson: A Journey to Chart a Different Course

Stunned by her diagnosis of Ewing sarcoma, Brandi fought to change her narrative and carry a message of hope to others.

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Overcoming Metastatic Cancer

Overcoming Metastatic Cancer

Toni English was determined to beat the poor prognosis after being diagnosed with stage 4 mucosal melanoma.

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Running to Honor Her Mother

Running to Honor Her Mother

Vowing to continue her mother’s valiant battle against cancer, Regina joined the AACR Runners for Research team to raise awareness and funds for cancer research at the AACR Philadelphia Marathon.

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