Impact Stories

“Cancer didn’t just change my life; it changed the way I look at life today. I don’t take a single day for granted. I want to use my journey to give hope to someone else who may be facing what I faced.” In 2021, Ruben Orozco noticed some symptoms in his bowel habits. “At first, it didn’t seem like [...]

“I'm a nearly four-year cancer survivor. More specifically, I'm a nearly four-year pancreatic cancer survivor—words that, sadly, you don't see together very often. I hope to help change that.” Andy Lyons has a “generations-long” family history of pancreatic cancer. “It took nearly all of my immedia [...]

“If you are facing a cancer diagnosis, please allow yourself to feel all of your feelings. Then, turn to your loved ones for help. Nobody should fight cancer alone.” Graciela Guzman was in a busy season of her life and had given zero thought to slowing down. It was the start of a new school year as [...]

“I share my story to raise awareness, encourage others to seek answers when something doesn't feel right, and remind fellow cancer patients that they are never alone in their journey... I hope my story reminds others that their voice matters, because it could save their life.” Yomarie Miranda strug [...]

“Cancer shaped who I am. Survivorship has been part of my identity for nearly half of my life, and it continues to guide how I live with perspective, resilience, and purpose.” In 2006, Kelly Tallarida was a 19-year-old college student. For more than a year she had been experiencing worsening, unexp [...]