Cancer survivor stories from the American Cancer Society.
Published on: August 28, 2025
Former professional ballerina Anna Wassman-Cox was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, a common type of breast cancer. She survived and went on to start the Onco-Ballet Foundation.
Published on: July 15, 2025
Avi Grant—a newlywed and rising professional—was diagnosed with stage III cervical cancer just as she was planning to grow her family. As a cancer survivor and Relay For Life participant, Avi is a voice for the unheard, a mentor to the newly diagnosed, and a passionate advocate for change.