Cancer Survivor Stories

The goal of cancer research is to provide benefit for cancer survivors and their loved ones. Please read the courageous stories below from a variety of cancer survivors to learn how we are transforming patient care by making research count for patients and survivors.

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.

Joe M Bullock: Giving Back After Successful Treatment for Colon Cancer

Joe M Bullock: Giving Back After Successful Treatment for Colon Cancer

After a diagnosis of advanced colon cancer and successful treatment, Joe is giving back to support others with cancer.

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Chris White: An Unsettling Diagnosis

Chris White: An Unsettling Diagnosis

Following diagnosis and successful treatment for anorectal mucosal melanoma, Chris became a cancer advocate.

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Tracee Guilford: Balancing Aggressive Treatment with Parenting Duties

Tracee Guilford: Balancing Aggressive Treatment with Parenting Duties

Tracee drew strength from family and friends as she juggled cancer treatments and her children’s busy schedules.

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Gini Temple: Surviving With Metastatic Breast Cancer

Gini Temple: Surviving With Metastatic Breast Cancer

Retired school teacher is thankful for her support and care after her daunting metastatic breast cancer diagnosis.

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Heidi Queen: Persevering With Metastatic Lung Cancer

Heidi Queen: Persevering With Metastatic Lung Cancer

Diagnosed with lung cancer that spread to her brain, Heidi was determined to fight despite her poor prognosis.

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Nabeel Ahmed: Traveling the World While Undergoing Treatment

Nabeel Ahmed: Traveling the World While Undergoing Treatment

Balancing the physical and emotional strain of stage 2 colon cancer, Nabeel found solace in new adventures.

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Bryana Tanner: An Unexpected Journey

Bryana Tanner: An Unexpected Journey

Diagnosed with lymphoma at 23 years of age, Bryana shares her experiences that led her to conclude it is important to “make each day a beautiful day to be alive.”

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Ashley Burgess: Facing Cancer as a Single Mother

Ashley Burgess: Facing Cancer as a Single Mother

Celebrating 9 years cancer free after colon cancer.

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Shenell Malloy: Fighting to Beat Glioblastoma

Shenell Malloy: Fighting to Beat Glioblastoma

Stunned to her core when she was diagnosed with the aggressive form of brain cancer, Shenell committed herself to doing whatever it took to defeat her cancer.

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Tamron Little: Overcoming the Odds

Tamron Little: Overcoming the Odds

Diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer—peritoneal mesothelioma—at the age of 21, Tamron shares her story to inspire others impacted by a cancer diagnosis.

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