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Survivor Journeys

Home Patients, Caregivers, and Advocates Survivors

Read inspiring stories from cancer survivors to learn how research is transforming patient care and saving lives.

From Patient to Physician

From Patient to Physician

Dr. Robert Dilley shares his personal experience with cancer and how it led him to where he is now. My life suddenly changed when I was diagnosed with acute...

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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. My name is Harley Durham and when I was 22 weeks pregnant, I was diagnosed with...

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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. In a small village in Rajasthan, India, my family lived happily in a simple home. Life...

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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. I am fortunate to be a two-time cancer survivor! Life in my early 40s took...

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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. Hi! My name is Sherri and I am 61 years old. I am a recent cancer...

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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. I never imagined that a cancer diagnosis would redefine my life in the most unexpected way. When I was diagnosed in...

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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. I had a routine yearly mammogram, like I’ve had since age 40. This time was different because I was called...

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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. In April 2023, at just 21 years old, I was diagnosed with plasmacytoma of the bone,...

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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. My name is Cindy and in November 2022, I...

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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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