Authors

Malaran — who received a diagnosis of triple-positive breast cancer in 2015 at the age of 39 — received treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, including a double mastectomy and chemotherapy.

Michelle Viaene is a patient advocate who shares her experience with ocular melanoma and metastatic disease to support others navigating a cancer diagnosis.

Glenna Sears-Brinker is an ovarian cancer survivor, patient advocate and writer who shares her experiences to empower others navigating cancer diagnoses.

Julia Stalder is the founder of DCIS Understood, a nonprofit dedicated to providing clear, accessible information about ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). After her own DCIS diagnosis in 2024, she became an advocate for patient-centered care and informed decision-making, helping others navigate the complexities of this often misunderstood condition.

Herigodt serves as the director of Partnerships and Engagement, a Cancer Support specialist, and director of Programs and Outreach at Imerman Angels.

Baker, a survivor and patient advocate based in the United Kingdom, received a diagnosis of essential thrombocythemia (ET) in 1991, followed by polycythemia vera (PV) in 2004.