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

Helping the Hawaiian Community Get the Cancer Care Resources They Need

Kehau Matsumoto

Helping the Hawaiian Community Get the Cancer Care Resources They Need

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Nabeel Ahmed: Traveling the World While Undergoing Treatment

Nabeel Ahmed: Traveling the World While Undergoing Treatment

Balancing the physical and emotional strain of stage 2 colon cancer, Nabeel found solace in new adventures.

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Bryana Tanner: An Unexpected Journey

Bryana Tanner: An Unexpected Journey

Diagnosed with lymphoma at 23 years of age, Bryana shares her experiences that led her to conclude it is important to “make each day a beautiful day to be alive.”

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Ashley Burgess: Facing Cancer as a Single Mother

Ashley Burgess: Facing Cancer as a Single Mother

Celebrating 9 years cancer free after colon cancer.

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Shenell Malloy: Fighting to Beat Glioblastoma

Shenell Malloy: Fighting to Beat Glioblastoma

Stunned to her core when she was diagnosed with the aggressive form of brain cancer, Shenell committed herself to doing whatever it took to defeat her cancer.

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Tamron Little: Overcoming the Odds

Tamron Little: Overcoming the Odds

Diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer—peritoneal mesothelioma—at the age of 21, Tamron shares her story to inspire others impacted by a cancer diagnosis.

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Educator and Advocate

Peggy Zuckerman

Former teacher Peggy Zuckerman helps others by sharing her experiences with stage IV kidney cancer.

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A New Lease on Life, Thanks to a Breakthrough Treatment

Alexandra Vitale

A New Lease on Life, Thanks to a Breakthrough Treatment

Read Alexandra's Story in the Cancer Progress Report
Sharing Experience with Lymphoma and CAR T-Cell Therapy to Help Others Make Informed Decisions

Alexander Gonzalez Franco

Sharing Experience with Lymphoma and CAR T-Cell Therapy to Help Others Make Informed Decisions

Read Alexander's Story in the Cancer Progress Report
Fighting Childhood Cancer with Precision Medicine

Tyler Richards

Fighting Childhood Cancer with Precision Medicine

Read Tyler's Story in the AACR Cancer Progress Report
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