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

Trusting in a Clinical Trial

Zach Witt

When Zach Witt's cancer returned during standard treatment, his parents - John and Pam Witt - chose a trial of a drug that targeted his cancer based on its genetics.

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Thriving Thanks to Cancer Immunotherapy

Richard Murphy

Diagnosed with stage IV mucosal melanoma, Richard Murphy turned to clinical trials testing immunotherapy treatments after standard approaches failed.

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Renee Is Thriving Thanks to Cancer Research

Renee Shine

Diagnosed with advanced lung cancer, Renee turned to a clinical trial for immunotherapy when standard chemotherapy failed to halt her disease.

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Taking Hope from Molecularly Targeted Therapy

Brian Parkinson

Confronted with a relapse of his chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Brian Parkinson enrolled in a clinical trial of an investigational molecularly targeted therapeutic.

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Advocating for Early Detection

Yuhnis Sydnor

Prostate cancer survivor joins the AACR Runners for Research team to raise money for cancer research.

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Confronting Childhood Leukemia

Luke Theodosiades

Thinking he was suffering from sports-induced asthma, Luke Theodosiades's parents took him for a checkup and were stunned by a diagnosis of leukemia.

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Experiencing a Special Moment Thanks to Immunotherapy

Dave Maddison

When his bladder cancer spread and standard treatments failed, Dave Maddison grasped at a clinical trial for an investigational immunotherapy.

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Surviving Leiomyosarcoma Thanks to Research

Nancy McGuire

Nancy McGuire was devastated after her diagnosis but, thanks to a new chemotherapeutic, is enjoying life once again.

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Honoring His Grandmother’s Memory

Rodney McLeod

Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod is supporting lifesaving cancer research in honor of his grandmother, who died of pancreatic cancer.

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Thankful for Clinical Trials

Jay Steiner

Years after surviving childhood cancer, Jay Steiner cared for his wife when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and credits clinical trials with extending her life.

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