Welcome to a special edition of the Believe in Progress podcast from the AACR Foundation. June is National Cancer Survivor Month. Join us as we #celebratesurvivorship throughout the month. This episode is dedicated to the remarkable people and families who have faced cancer with courage, resilience, and hope. Their stories inspire us and highlight the importance of research-driven advances in cancer science and medicine.

In today's "Best of Survivor Stories" episode, we'll revisit some of the most impactful conversations we've had with cancer survivors. These stories capture their journeys, the challenges they overcame, and the triumphs they achieved. Our goal is to honor their strength and to raise awareness about the critical issues that cancer survivors face.

Featured Survivor Stories:

1. Lauren Hart (from Episode 1)

- The voice of the national anthem at Philadelphia Flyers games, survivor of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and dedicated advocate for cancer patients and their families.

2. Trevor Maxwell (from Episode 2)

- A stage 4 colon cancer survivor and founder of "Man Up to Cancer," a support community inspiring men to connect and avoid isolation during their cancer journeys.

3. Howard Brown (from Episode 3)

- A Silicon Valley entrepreneur, two-time stage 4 cancer survivor, bestselling author, and host of the "Shining Brightly" podcast, sharing keys to resilience and hope.

4. Sarah Happy (from Episode 5)

- A survivor of lymphoma and cervical cancer, advocate for cancer research and survivorship, and active AACR Foundation ambassador.

5. Doug Ulman (from Episode 9)

- Three-time cancer survivor, who overcame chondrosarcoma (once) and malignant melanoma (twice), as well as CEO of Pelotonia, a nonprofit dedicated to funding cancer research and forging strong partnerships with leading cancer centers.

6. John Kincade (from Episode 21)

- A prominent sports broadcaster, three-time cancer survivor, and cancer patient and research advocate.

7. Julie Kramer (from Episode 23)

- A stage 4 synovial sarcoma survivor and registered yoga teacher, sharing her journey of holistic healing and community support.

If today's stories inspired you and want to make a difference, please consider donating to the American Association for Cancer Research at AACR.org. Your contributions directly support groundbreaking research and improve the lives of cancer survivors.

Remember to subscribe to our podcast to catch all the episodes. Share this podcast with friends and family to spread awareness and celebrate the resilience of cancer survivors. Together, we can drive progress and bring hope to countless lives.

Thank you for listening, and until next time, keep believing in progress and the power of survivorship.