Every year there are people who raise much-needed awareness in the cancer community. In 1993, before passing away from metastatic adenocarcinoma, legendary basketball coach and commentator Jim Valvano gave one of the most unforgettable speeches about cancer and sports during the ESPY awards. In 2010, cancer researchers, Larry Kwak, MD, PhD, and Doug Schwartzentruber, MD, FACS, were named two of Time’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” for developing vaccines. Last year, former Vice President Joe Biden launched the Cancer Moonshot Initiative to accelerate cancer research.
In 2017, there were some equally inspiring people who raised awareness for cancer. Some are more well known than others, but all were influential in shedding light on often overlooked signs and symptoms, as well highlighting the continued need for treatments and cures. Here are 15 advocates whose work and honesty helped others this year.
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