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

Playing and Enjoying Childhood, Thanks to CAR T-cell Therapy

Cayden Addison

Playing and Enjoying Childhood, Thanks to CAR T-cell Therapy

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Living Well With Stage 4 Lung Cancer

Donna Fernandez

When chemotherapy didn't halt her cancer, Donna Fernandez turned to an immunotherapy trial drug to keep the disease in check.

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A Recovery Mindset

Laurie Betts

Researcher and esophageal cancer survivor Laurie Betts leans into past lessons learned, including the value of service to others, to get through cancer.

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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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Against All Odds

Manny Garcia

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

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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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Living with Stage IV Colon Cancer, Thanks to Clinical Trials and Research

Brian Beck

Living with Stage IV Colon Cancer, Thanks to Clinical Trials and Research

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Reclaiming Health After Gene Therapy for Bladder Cancer

Lesa Kirkman

Reclaiming Health After Gene Therapy for Bladder Cancer

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