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

Bringing Cancer Education to the Community as a Patient Advocate

Marlena Murphy

Bringing Cancer Education to the Community as a Patient Advocate

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Managing Inherited Cancer Risk, Thanks to Genetic Testing

Alejandro Mirazo

Managing Inherited Cancer Risk, Thanks to Genetic Testing

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Combating Breast Cancer, Thanks to Support from the LGBTQIA+ Community

Simone Saint Laurent

Combating Breast Cancer, Thanks to Support from the LGBTQIA+ Community

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Living a Healthy Life, Thanks to a Phase I Clinical Trial

Faye Belvin

Living a Healthy Life, Thanks to a Phase I Clinical Trial

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Maintaining a Positive Attitude for Life Despite a History of Prostate Cancer

Ray Spells

Maintaining a Positive Attitude for Life Despite a History of Prostate Cancer

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Helping Latina Women with Cancer by Overcoming the Language Barriers

Sandra Morales

Helping Latina Women with Cancer by Overcoming the Language Barriers

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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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