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When Caitlin Koehler was diagnosed with an extremely rare ovarian cancer at 27, she trusted MD Anderson's expert team to create a personalized treatment plan. Now cancer-free after beating two recurrences, she's proof that specialized care makes all the difference for young adults facing rare diagnoses.
Joe Bacani was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at 17, inspired by a nurse who understood his battle. Now 23 years cancer-free, he's spent 18 years helping young cancer patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Joe Bacani was diagnosed with cancer at 17 and inspired by his chemo nurse to change his entire career path. He's now spent 18 years helping young cancer patients at the same hospital where he was treated.
Grace Taylor was 19 when doctors found aggressive thyroid cancer wrapped around her vocal cords and spreading to her skull. Three years later, she's running 26.2 miles to thank the team that saved her life.
Jennifer Lava has faced stage 4 colon cancer four times since age 34, defying survival odds with laughter and resilience. Her story proves that even in the darkest moments, hope and humor can be powerful medicine.