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Finding the Other Why
Reading Time: 4 minutes I was an 80s kid and loved the show The Greatest American Hero. The theme song “Believe it or not, I’m walking on air….” still puts me in a good
A Proud Survivor
Reading Time: 2 minutes When you hear the word ‘cancer,’ your world changes in an instant. I started getting sick in February of 2020 and my condition was getting worse each day. I was
My Journey with Colon Cancer
Reading Time: 2 minutes When my doctor made me get a CT scan in September 2015, you could see a tumor throbbing in my abdomen. I was told that I most likely had colon
Raphael’s Story
Reading Time: 4 minutes As a graduate student in genetic counseling, I wanted a Capstone research project that I deeply care about on a personal level. I knew that if I had an intrinsic
Surviving Guilt
Reading Time: 6 minutes In December 2018, I decided to do a self breast exam while sitting in the bath. I hadn’t looked into how to do one properly, but I figured if I
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Love Story
Reading Time: < 1 minute When Chris headed to New York City to begin treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, he never suspected that a casual catch up with an old friend from his hometown would
Open Mic: Cintia
Reading Time: < 1 minute VIDEO: Cintia shares her story at a Storytelling Open Mic. Thank you to Daiichi Sankyo and Eisai for sponsoring this Open Mic.
Open Mic: Erin
Reading Time: < 1 minute VIDEO: Erin shares her story at a Storytelling Open Mic. Thank you to Daiichi Sankyo and Eisai for sponsoring this Open Mic.
Open Mic: Jayanti
Reading Time: < 1 minute VIDEO: Jayanti shares her story at a Storytelling Open Mic. Thank you to Daiichi Sankyo and Eisai for sponsoring this Open Mic.
Open Mic: Mariah
Reading Time: < 1 minute VIDEO: Mariah shares her story at a Storytelling Open Mic. Thank you to Daiichi Sankyo and Eisai for sponsoring this Open Mic.
Open Mic: Tamron
Reading Time: < 1 minute VIDEO: Tamron shares her story at a Storytelling Open Mic. Thank you to Daiichi Sankyo and Eisai for sponsoring this Open Mic.
Why I do AYA Cancer Survivorship Research
Reading Time: 3 minutes My journey into research focused on AYA cancer survivorship started back in 2008 when I began working on my dissertation research. I was interested in research with young breast cancer
My Story as a Nurse Researcher: A Story that Changed My Life
Reading Time: 3 minutes I am a former pediatric oncology nurse and a current nurse scientist studying human flourishing and positive growth in AYAs with cancer, especially by using the power of storytelling and
Kassandra’s Story
Reading Time: 2 minutes Prior to my diagnosis, in December of 2019, I had been working in clinical research and was enrolled in a Biomedical Science Masters program with hopes of continuing on to
Love with ALL
Reading Time: 4 minutes John and I met on a dating app in February of 2017. We “officially” started dating on March 19th, 2017. Not even three weeks later, I was diagnosed with Acute
Road to a Destination Unknown
Reading Time: 3 minutes I am finally back in treatment, and this time, it’s something entirely new… so new that the FDA hasn’t even approved it. Three weeks ago, I started an oral chemo
Stupid Cancer Story from the Quilici Sisters
Reading Time: 15 minutes Lightly edited from the Kaiser Permanente AYA Cancer Summit 2021. This is a transcript of twin sisters Sara & Ali’s cancer journey as a patient & caregiver duo. Sara My
Lolo
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lolo was a happy and active 10-year-old when she was diagnosed with pediatric acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) in December 2012. She spent the next six months at Children’s Hospital in
Kicking Cancer’s Butt
Reading Time: 2 minutes My life changed forever after hearing the words “I’m so sorry, you have cancer.” My life flipped upside down on August 28, 2019. I was hesitant to post this news
Once The Dust Settles… Is It Ever Really Over?
Reading Time: 3 minutes While I was in treatment, my therapist told me that recovery would be more difficult than treatment. I honestly laughed in response, and felt a bit offended – as if
Stupid Cancer Story from Mariah
Reading Time: 4 minutes Just over a year ago I had my first brain surgery. A debilitating, seven-day migraine led me to a CT scan in the emergency room, where it was discovered that
Grieving After Your Cancer Diagnosis
Reading Time: 2 minutes Well, it’s September 1st, which means it’s now Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. It is also my 8th month of having cancer. There are a lot of thoughts that come into
The Confusing Promised Land of Leukemia Maintenance
Reading Time: 3 minutes I remember it like it was yesterday. I was lying in my childhood bed watching Chopped on Food Network—any competition show with a simple story arc was all that could
Hodgkin Lymphoma and Pandemic Conditions
Reading Time: 2 minutes On New Year’s Eve 2021, after camping and hiking for several days with my partner, I was admitted to the hospital. After running different tests such as a chest x-ray
Raven’s Fight Against ALL
Reading Time: 4 minutes My name is Raven Curry and I am 21 years old. One thing that is not apparent but makes me stand out from others is that I am a childhood
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