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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Allison Rhine

Allison Rhine

Allison overcame childhood osteogenic sarcoma and a leg amputation to live a full and active life.

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Lesley Booth

Lesley Booth

Lesley shares her story of lung cancer treatment and urges other smokers to quit while they can.

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Mia Brister

Mia Brister

Diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 24, Mia found what was important to her.

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