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 pivotal shift in her life. She discusses balancing pain and humor to cope with her diagnosis and has found an empowering perspective on living in the now.

“You could have a gallows humor and you can have pain, and they can coexist”