A Breath of Fresh Air
Reading Time: 2 minutesBy: Madison Moury, 25, Carcinoid Tumor It all started off when I randomly had a hard time breathing back in August 2024. I went to my primary care doctor and […]
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Cancer in Your 40s Isn’t “Adult” Cancer Either
Reading Time: 2 minutesBy: Carolyn Trachtenbroit, 35, Nonprofit Professional I didn’t know the term “adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer” when I was a child—but I lived it. My connection to the AYA
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Epic Experience
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEpic Experience empowers adult cancer survivors, thrivers, and caregivers to live beyond cancer. Ages Served: 18+ Audiences Served: Patients/Survivors, Caregivers
The Survivor
Reading Time: < 1 minute Jace, 27, Non Hodgkin Lymphoma Jace shared their story at the 2026 AYA Week Storytelling Open Mic Event in NYC. Jace shares the lasting effects cancer has had on his life through his incredibly moving poem titled, “The Survivor”, highlighting the battle of
The Community I Didn’t Know I Needed
Reading Time: < 1 minute Thomas, 38, Caregiver Thomas shared their story at the 2026 AYA Week Storytelling Open Mic Event in NYC. Thomas shares his perspective of having a younger brother with cancer and his initial struggle to process his diagnosis when he was a teenager. While he initially
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Courage over Comfort
Reading Time: < 1 minute Alexa, 27, Thyroid Cancer Alexa shared their story at the 2026 AYA Week Storytelling Open Mic Event in NYC. Alexa shares her story of being diagnosed with thyroid cancer after reaching a peak in her career as a comedian and the difficulty in adjusting to this
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Living in the Moment
Reading Time: < 1 minute Liz, 34, Appendix Cancer Liz shared their story at the 2026 AYA Week Storytelling Open Mic Event in NYC. After recently finishing chemo, Liz highlights how making art has shifted her perspective of the world throughout her treatment. While she experienced daily challenges throughout her chemo,
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Where Is My Brain?
Reading Time: < 1 minute Ophir, 31, GIST Ophir shared their story at the 2026 AYA Week Storytelling Open Mic Event in NYC. Ophir sheds light on her experience living with a rare cancer and the feeling of isolation that accompanies the journey. As an entrepreneur, CEO, and someone who
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Managing the Unknown
Reading Time: < 1 minute Anthony, 32, Brain Tumor Anthony shared their story at the 2026 AYA Week Storytelling Open Mic Event in NYC. Anthony shares his experience with having cancer since he was 17 and the emotional distress of unexpectedly being re-diagnosed 2 years ago. His story balances both humor
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Reclaiming Life After Disability
Reading Time: < 1 minute Ranjit, 35, Osteosarcoma Ranjit shared their story at the 2026 AYA Week Storytelling Open Mic Event in NYC. Ranjit reflects on growing up while having cancer at 15 years old and the impact it had on his identity as both an athlete and
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