Tara Williams shared their story at the CancerCon 2025’s Storytelling Open Mic.

What began as a routine visit to Planned Parenthood turned into a life-changing thyroid cancer diagnosis for Tara. She navigated her journey with arsenal of video games and supported by her husband Paul, emerging cancer-free in 2021. Her story reminds us to find joy in both our relationships and our hobbies, like her gaming adventures.

“I had to isolate before it was cool…”