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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Healing Through Music
Reading Time: < 1 minute Kristen, 36, Ovarian Cancer Kristen shared their story at CancerCon 2026’s Storytelling Open Mic in Seattle. The talented musician, Kristen, expresses herself through an inspiring musical performance, displaying the
Beyond the Diagnosis: Reclaiming My Life, One Moment at a Time
Reading Time: 6 minutesBy: Kelley Jones, 42, Lung Cancer From the moment we’re born, an internal countdown begins, ticking away towards an unknown end. In November of 2018, my countdown clock rapidly spun
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
Special Bonds: Celebrating Mother’s Day
Reading Time: 6 minutesStupid Cancer had the chance to chat with David, 28, & Mónica, 57, a son and mother duo who navigated David’s Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) diagnosis together. They spoke with
Professor, Scientist, Young Adult Cancer Survivor
Reading Time: 3 minutesAlmost 40 years ago, at the age of 25, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. At the time, the doctor told me it was curable, which was encouraging, but I
From Personal Loss to Professional Passion: Advancing Oncofertility Counseling as a Medical Student and Researcher
Reading Time: 3 minutesCancer has been a presence in my life from a young age. When I was two years old, my maternal grandmother passed away from ovarian cancer. When I was eight,
Helping AYAs Leading Healthier Lives
Reading Time: 4 minutesMy name is Erin Coffman, and I am a sixth-year doctoral candidate in the Department of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Gillings School of Global Public Health.
How can we improve cancer survivorship?
Reading Time: 3 minutesLike many, the lives of our study team have been affected by cancer: either as cancer survivors, family members and friends of cancer survivors, or caregivers. We often hear narratives
My CancerCon Experience
Reading Time: 2 minutesI wish I was still at CancerCon. It was very helpful and meaningful for me. I miss all the new friends I made so very much. I really hope I