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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John Reynolds
John is living with prostate cancer, but has much to be thankful for.
Gina Favors
My name is Gina Favors and I live in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. I am a 5-year breast cancer “Thriver”! In November 2010 at the age of 50, after 33...
Allison Rhine
Allison overcame childhood osteogenic sarcoma and a leg amputation to live a full and active life.
Lesley Booth
Lesley shares her story of lung cancer treatment and urges other smokers to quit while they can.
Mia Brister
Diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 24, Mia found what was important to her.
