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 heart surgery. She candidly opens up about her fears and challenges throughout the process, embodying remarkable inner strength and courage as she moves forward.

“This tough old bird ain’t going anywhere anytime soon”