Blood Boogers
Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Lyndsey McCafferty, 32, Caregiver Once upon a time, my life felt like it was finally settling into place. Five months before my husband Wes was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma,
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Epic Experience
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEpic Experience empowers adult cancer survivors, thrivers, and caregivers to live beyond cancer. Ages Served: 18+ Audiences Served: Patients/Survivors, Caregivers
Managing the Unknown
Reading Time: < 1 minute Anthony, 32, Brain Tumor Anthony shared their story at the 2026 AYA Week Storytelling Open Mic Event in NYC. Anthony shares his experience with having cancer since he was 17 and the emotional distress of unexpectedly being re-diagnosed 2 years ago. His story balances both humor
The Relief of Feeling Seen
Reading Time: < 1 minute Rachel, 31, Hodgkin Lymphoma Rachel shared their story at CancerCon 2026’s Storytelling Open Mic in Seattle. Rachel reads an impactful letter to Stupid Cancer, reflecting on her cancer journey
Finding the New Me
Reading Time: < 1 minute Ranjit, 35, Osteosarcoma Ranjit shared their story at CancerCon 2026’s Storytelling Open Mic in Seattle. After being in remission for 20 years, Ranjit shares his powerful story of redefining
It’s My Birthday, I Can Cry If I Want To
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
10 Years Apart
Reading Time: 2 minutesBy: Brian Carlson, Testicular Cancer In June, I was diagnosed with testicular cancer for the second time. Hearing those words again felt surreal — like a nightmare I thought I’d
Living, Not Just Surviving
Reading Time: < 1 minuteElissa 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
Twisted but Unstoppable
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy: Ayushi Vishoni, 25, Cancer Survivor Trigger Warning: This story mentions a road accident and the loss of a loved one. Hi, I’m Ayushi, and my cancer journey officially turned
Healing After the Battle
Reading Time: < 1 minute Perry Zimmerman, Stupid Cancer Jr Board Member, shared their story at the 2025 Stupid Cancer NYC Storytelling Open Mic Event in NYC. Perry Zimmerman, a 6-time cancer survivor, took