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08/25/2026

At the ACF 2025 Patient Summit, Wenda shared her a**l cancer story and the moment she realised she didn't have to go through it alone.

"I was linked up through the peer-to-peer program with Christine, who was truly an angel for me at a time when I needed so much emotional and mental support."

Watch the video from last year’s event to hear her experience in her own words.

08/24/2026

Join International A**l Neoplasia Society for their next Patient Seminar! “Who do I blame? Why did I get this? And why now?”

Dr. Cristina Brickman and Dr. Craig Messick will lead a conversation on a**l cancer and HPV and why it affects people differently.

Register for the event here: https://tinyurl.com/IANS17thPatientSeminar

08/21/2026

A**l cancer is often preventable, yet thousands are diagnosed every year. Early cell changes usually cause no symptoms, so most people don't know they're at risk.

These changes can be found early. Our partners at the International A**l Neoplasia Society have created the first-ever international A**l Cancer Prevention Screening Toolkit, offering practical guidance for patients, providers and advocates alike.

Read the blog and explore the toolkit

https://www.a**lcancerfoundation.org/news/ians-a**l-cancer-prevention-screening-toolkit/

08/20/2026

The ACF Virtual Patient Summit is happening on Oct 3rd. Comment the word ‘Summit’ below and we will send you the link.

08/19/2026

Prevention is still the best treatment. Oncology nurse Faith Selchick makes the case for why HPV awareness can't wait: HPV causes more than 36,000 cancers a year in the US, and vaccination could prevent over 90% of them.

Framing the HPV vaccine as what it is, cancer prevention, changes everything. Read more below.

The future of oncology is not only about delivering better cancer treatment. It is also about ensuring fewer people ever need it.

08/18/2026

You're not alone in this. ACF's Annual Virtual A**l Cancer Patient Summit returns on 3rd October, bringing together thrivers, caregivers, advocates, and leading medical experts from around the world.

One community, one day, one conversation that matters.

Register for free today: https://www.a**lcancerfoundation.org/event/a**l-cancer-patient-summit-2026/

08/17/2026

When Angela Falk was going through treatment for a**l cancer, she went looking for a book that reflected what she was actually living through and couldn't find one. So she decided to write it.

Treated at MD Anderson, Angela turned her experience with chemotherapy and radiation into a memoir: The Whisper and the Fire: A Journey Through Cancer, Surrender, and Finding My Voice. It walks from diagnosis through treatment and into survivorship, written for both patients and the people who love them.

A**l cancer can feel isolating, and stigma too often keeps people from talking about it. Stories like Angela's are part of how we change that.

A portion of the proceeds from every copy goes toward helping cancer patients who are struggling to afford treatment.

Comment the word ‘Book’ below and we will send you the link.

08/14/2026

Please know you are not alone. We are here to support you with our free Peer-to-Peer Support Program.

The program matches a**l cancer patients and thrivers (our word for survivors) and caregivers with thriver and caregiver volunteers.

Find out more here 💜:

http://www.a**lcancerfoundation.org/support/patients/connect-with-a-peer/

08/13/2026

Our 5th Annual Virtual A**l Cancer Patient Summit is for you if you're newly diagnosed, years into thriving, supporting a loved one, or working in this space.

The event brings together a**l cancer thrivers, caregivers, advocates, and leading medical experts from around the world.

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
🕘 9am PT / 11am CT / 12pm ET / 5pm BT
💻 Free & virtual so you can join from anywhere in the world

Register today: https://www.a**lcancerfoundation.org/event/a**l-cancer-patient-summit-2026/

08/12/2026

40 years after her first a**l cancer diagnosis, Pat is still here, still thriving, and still raising her voice for others. 💜

From misdiagnosis in Zambia to groundbreaking treatments in the UK, Pat’s story is an incredible one of resilience, determination, and hope.

Read her full story here: https://www.a**lcancerfoundation.org/thriver-stories/willo-w/