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 remaining honest about the challenges she faced along the way. She discusses the journey of learning to live with her diagnosis and finding validation in her own cancer experience.

“I’m learning to live alongside it and accept it”