Survivor Videos

Head and Neck Cancer Survivor Videos

HNCA honors all head and neck cancer survivors from the newly-diagnosed, those navigating through their cancer journey as well as individuals who are post-cancer treatment. Each personal story is inspiring and reflects each individual’s unique path.

We welcome and encourage others to share their head and neck cancer experience. When submitting your story, please be sure to send along photos of your life as well as 8-10 paragraphs describing your head and neck cancer journey. Please send to info@headandneck.org.

The Beasleys

Mucoepidermoid Cancer Survivor
When getting well becomes a full-time job, a dedicated caregiver and family support system become crucial to recovery. The Beasleys share the story of how they worked together to get to their new normal.

Rusty

Head and Neck Cancer Survivor
Rusty knows that cancer doesn’t discriminate. Fighting #cancer is hard enough, but fighting misperceptions makes the burden heavier to bear.

Carolyn

Sinus Cancer Survivor
Meet Carolyn, a sinus cancer survivor, who focuses on the blessings in her life to continue healing and encouraging others.

Valerie

Tongue Cancer Survivor
Thanks to immunotherapy, Valerie was able to roll with the punches and beat cancer.

Ryan

Tongue Cancer Survivor
Ryan shares his journey as a young, oral cancer patient. As a survivor, he appreciates the good times and a new perspective on life.

Julia

HPV-related Oral Cancer Survivor
To beat cancer, Julia relied on proven treatments, a healthy dose of positivity, and taking the time to appreciate the small things in life.

Jim

Tongue Cancer Survivor
Before he was diagnosed with tongue cancer, he had a history of colon and prostate cancer. Jim turned to immunotherapy to beat cancer and get back to the life he loves.