Reading Time: < 1 minute Phoebe, 23, Hodgkin Lymphoma Phoebe shared their story at the 2026 AYA Week Storytelling Open Mic Event in NYC. Phoebe reflects on her cancer journey through an impactful poem, highlighting the challenges she experienced while trying to process her diagnosis and the lingering impact it has […]
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Anthony, 32, Brain Tumor Anthony shared their story at CancerCon 2026’s Storytelling Open Mic in Seattle. Anthony, a stand-up comedian, reflects on living with brain cancer for 15 years.
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Quinn, 28, Liver Cancer Quinn shared their story at CancerCon 2026’s Storytelling Open Mic in Seattle. Quinn shares profound insight into his experience with grief after being diagnosed with
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Julianne, 38, paraganglioma Julianne shared their story at CancerCon 2026’s Storytelling Open Mic in Seattle. Julianne describes her resilient story of navigating life and recovery after having life-changing open
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Jon, 34, Acute lymphoblastic leukemia Jon shared their story at CancerCon 2026’s Storytelling Open Mic in Seattle. Jon shares his lived experiences of navigating his cancer diagnosis and vision
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Tina, 39, Breast Cancer Tina shared their story at CancerCon 2026’s Storytelling Open Mic in Seattle. Tina shares her new outlook on life after living with stage four breast
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Luis, 32, Brain Tumor Luis shared their story at CancerCon 2026’s Storytelling Open Mic in Seattle. Luis highlights the beauty in feeling seen by the cancer community and those
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Alexa, 27, Thyroid Cancer Alexa shared their story at CancerCon 2026’s Storytelling Open Mic in Seattle. The stand-up comedian, Alexa, shares her cancer story through a comedic lens while
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Rachel, 31, Hodgkin Lymphoma Rachel shared their story at CancerCon 2026’s Storytelling Open Mic in Seattle. Rachel reads an impactful letter to Stupid Cancer, reflecting on her cancer journey
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Kristen, 36, Ovarian Cancer Kristen shared their story at CancerCon 2026’s Storytelling Open Mic in Seattle. The talented musician, Kristen, expresses herself through an inspiring musical performance, displaying the
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