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

Overcoming Stage IV Melanoma, Thanks to a Clinical Trial

Johnny Borgstrom

Overcoming Stage IV Melanoma, Thanks to a Clinical Trial

Ready Johnny's Story in the Cancer Progress Report
From an Early-Onset Cancer Diagnosis to Patient Advocacy

Allison Rosen: From an Early-Onset Cancer Diagnosis to Patient Advocacy

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.

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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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Against All Odds

Manny Garcia

At age 26, Manny Garcia was diagnosed with and fought pancreatic cancer.

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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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Combating Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer, Thanks to Research

Jackie VanRaaphorst

Combating Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer, Thanks to Research

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Reclaiming Childhood, Thanks to Immunotherapy

Isabella Snow Fraser

Reclaiming Childhood, Thanks to Immunotherapy

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