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Genetic testing led to early cancer detection for father, daughter
Emily Pacer and her father, Gary, stand in front of a waterfall.
Hodgkin lymphoma as a young adult: Laura’s story
Laura Garrett
Breast cancer at 35: Kristy’s survivorship journey
Kristy Meyers wore a pink wig during her chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer.
Oligodendroglioma: Josh’s story
Josh Martin at home
Stage 3 esophageal cancer: J.T.’s story
Photo of JT marking off completed treatments on his white board
Sickle cell disease: Evodie's story
Photo of Evodie ringing Victory bell
Facing hereditary breast cancer in your 20s: Jenna’s story
Young woman sitting on bench with hands crossed on her lap
Melanoma at age 36: Andy's story
Andrew Beale with his family
Testicular cancer at 23: Erik's story
Erik Gorenflo YA Patient Story
Breast cancer at 32: Sheila's story
photo of Sheila Carson
Stem cell transplant: Heather's story
Heather Bucalos
Living with a neobladder: James' story
Photo of James Stevens
Living with a genetic cancer syndrome: Sheana's story
photo of Sheana Ramcharan
Young Adult cancer: Charles’ story
Photo of patient Charles Terranova on court house steps.
Breast cancer at 30: Danielle's story
Danieller Ossher in Venice for a post-cancer vacation.
Stage 3 anal cancer: Mary's story
Mary Guevara with her family
“Everyone Told Me I’m Too Young”: Cancer at Age 27