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The goal of cancer research is to save, extend, and enhance the lives of patients with cancer. These cancer survivors have generously shared their stories to highlight how cancer science and medicine is transforming patient care.

Developing Awareness of a Surprising Lung Cancer Risk

Phuong Ho

Pleasanton, California

Developing Awareness of a Surprising Lung Cancer Risk

Advocating for Better Care in Underserved Communities

Katrece Nolen

Ashburn, Virginia

Advocating for Better Care in Underserved Communities

Raising Awareness of Multiple Myeloma Disparities

Oya Gilbert

Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

Raising Awareness of Multiple Myeloma Disparities

Confronting Lung Cancer One Step at a Time

Daniel West

Houston, Texas

Confronting Lung Cancer One Step at a Time

Coping With Advanced Liver Cancer Thanks to Research

Anibal Torres

Humacao, Puerto Rico

Coping With Advanced Liver Cancer Thanks to Research

Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer and Supporting Other Patients

Melissa Adams

Waipahu, Hawai‘i

Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer and Supporting Other Patients

Building Pathways to Better Cancer Care

Todd Gates

Cattaraugus Territory of the Seneca Nation

Building Pathways to Better Cancer Care

Facing Multiple Myeloma With Help From a Supportive Community

Darlene Pruess

Tampa, Florida

Facing Multiple Myeloma With Help From a Supportive Community

Overcoming Stomach Cancer and Breast Cancer

Irasema Partida Chavez

Glendora, California

Overcoming Stomach Cancer and Breast Cancer