Reading Time: 3 minutesBy: Mikaela Hong, 17, Neuroblastoma School is one of the most important parts of childhood. It’s not just where kids learn; it’s also where friendships are formed, routines take shape,
Reading Time: < 1 minute Liz, 34, Appendix Cancer Liz shared their story at the 2026 AYA Week Storytelling Open Mic Event in NYC. After recently finishing chemo, Liz highlights how making art has shifted her perspective of the world throughout her treatment. While she experienced daily challenges throughout her chemo,
Reading Time: < 1 minute Anthony, 32, Brain Tumor Anthony shared their story at CancerCon 2026’s Storytelling Open Mic in Seattle. Anthony, a stand-up comedian, reflects on living with brain cancer for 15 years.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Quinn, 28, Liver Cancer Quinn shared their story at CancerCon 2026’s Storytelling Open Mic in Seattle. Quinn shares profound insight into his experience with grief after being diagnosed with
Reading Time: < 1 minute Perry, 25, Brain Tumor, Bone Cancer, Sarcoma Perry shared their story at CancerCon 2026’s Storytelling Open Mic in Seattle. The resilient cancer survivor, Perry, shares her journey of living
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy: Robert “Bear” Bloomquist, 23, Ewing Sarcoma On December 19th this year, my life changed in a way I never saw coming. That was the day I was diagnosed with
Reading Time: 2 minutesBy: Angela Campos, 37, Hodgkin Lymphoma Getting chemo on your birthday sucks. I mean, cancer in general sucks, but having a birthday during that time and then it being a
Reading Time: 2 minutesBy: Abbie Sheffield, Breast Cancer It started on my 31st birthday, January 8th. I was eight weeks pregnant and overflowing with hope — imagining tiny clothes, a growing belly, a
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy: Megan Nicklay, Sarcoma It’s May in Santiago, Chile and the crisp autumn air ushers in an atmosphere of romance and serendipity, a welcome contrast to the frantic uncertainty that
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLiz Jaluague shared their story at the CancerCon 2025’s Storytelling Open Mic. At 34, cybersecurity architect and military officer Liz Halwagay’s life takes an unexpected turn when a routine medical
