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 and how finding the community changed her life. After being misdiagnosed for months and feeling lost in this journey, she shares the inspiring path that led her to rediscover her true self.

“I figured out who I was again, and I learned how to live life as a cancer survivor”