Survivor Journeys
Playing and Enjoying Childhood, Thanks to CAR T-cell Therapy
When chemotherapy didn't halt her cancer, Donna Fernandez turned to an immunotherapy trial drug to keep the disease in check.
Researcher and esophageal cancer survivor Laurie Betts leans into past lessons learned, including the value of service to others, to get through cancer.
Overcoming Stage IV Melanoma, Thanks to a Clinical Trial
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer at 32 years of age, Allison Rosen found meaning in helping others and advocating for cancer prevention and research to advance new treatments.
After a diagnosis of advanced colon cancer and successful treatment, Joe is giving back to support others with cancer.
Following diagnosis and successful treatment for anorectal mucosal melanoma, Chris became a cancer advocate.
At age 26, Manny Garcia was diagnosed with and fought pancreatic cancer.
Tracee drew strength from family and friends as she juggled cancer treatments and her children’s busy schedules.
Retired school teacher is thankful for her support and care after her daunting metastatic breast cancer diagnosis.
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