Elissa Kalver shared her story at the CancerCon 2025’s Storytelling Open Mic.

When cancer strikes, survival isn’t just about medical treatments: it’s about truly living. Alyssa, founder of We Got This.org, reveals the critical difference between existing and thriving. She confronts the harsh realities of young adult cancer with humor, vulnerability, and unwavering hope.

“I’ve never sacrificed being a survivor for being a thriver…”