CancerQuest

05/27/2026

NEW MERCH DROP from Cellular Journeys, Inc. + CancerQuest! 🎉

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Science isn’t just something we study… it’s something we LIVE. 💙✨

Our new merch collection is designed for:
🔬 biology lovers
🧪 future scientists
🎗 cancer advocates
🧠 medical students
🌱 curious minds
💉 healthcare warriors
…and anyone who believes science can educate, empower, and save lives.

From apoptosis and autophagy designs to molecular biology inspired artwork, every purchase helps support our educational outreach, student opportunities, and science communication initiatives. 🌍🧬

🛍️ Shop the store here:
Cellular Journeys Merch Store

Which design should we make next? 👀
Drop your ideas below! ⬇️

05/18/2026

“What advice would you give someone going through this?” | Dr. Amy Keagy

In this powerful clip from Part 2 of her CancerQuest interview, Dr. Amy Keagy shares the advice she would give to someone facing cancer and navigating the uncertainty, fear, and challenges that come with it.

As a biology educator, scientific illustrator, musician, and cancer patient, her perspective is both deeply personal and profoundly thoughtful—offering encouragement, honesty, and hope to others walking a similar path.

💬 Sometimes the words we need most come from someone who truly understands.

🎥 Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8nY9c9o-ko&list=PLTtwVKa4Pr036Z6hVR-XSPhQ2y7k5snhS&index=28

05/18/2026

“Make Good Memories!” | Dr. Amy Keagy

In this powerful clip from Part 2 of her CancerQuest interview, Dr. Amy Keagy shares the advice she would give to someone facing cancer and navigating the uncertainty, fear, and challenges that come with it.

As a biology educator, scientific illustrator, musician, and cancer patient, her perspective is both deeply personal and profoundly thoughtful—offering encouragement, honesty, and hope to others walking a similar path.

💬 Sometimes the words we need most come from someone who truly understands.

🎥 Watch here:
https://youtu.be/f2QLJlv8xxw?si=mm4R0YFG_vsTMh7y

05/17/2026

An excerpt from Dr. Amy Keagy's story of diagnosis with metastatic Breast Cancer. Watch part 2 at: https://youtu.be/f2QLJlv8xxw?si=wwgeQboxQ_oHnkGJ

05/15/2026

☀️ May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Protecting your skin is about more than avoiding sunburns; it’s about paying attention to the small changes your body may be trying to show you.

This series highlights:
🔍 What changes in moles and skin to watch for
🧴 Ingredients and additives in skincare and sunscreen products to be aware of
☀️ Everyday habits that can help reduce skin cancer risk
💡 Why early detection matters

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers, but it is also one of the most preventable and treatable when caught early.

Take a few minutes to check your skin, protect it, and learn the warning signs. Awareness can save lives.

💬 Which of these slides surprised you the most?

05/14/2026

Find out more: https://cancerquest.org/newsroom/2026/05/new-insights-cancer-biology-and-treatment-resistance

05/12/2026

Dr. Amy Keagy’s Journey with Metastatic Cancer

🎥 Watch Part 1 here:
https://youtu.be/LbP3KjZB6oc?si=8TuNHMJ4oXxSX9Ti

In Part 1 of this CancerQuest interview series, Dr. Amy Keagy shares the deeply personal story of her cancer diagnosis—the early symptoms, uncertainty, and emotional impact of becoming a patient herself.

Dr. Keagy is a biology lecturer, scientific illustrator, artist, and educator with a Master’s in Botany and a PhD in Education. She teaches scientific illustration, loves plants and the natural world, plays the violin, and is also the artist behind the Cellular Journeys logo.

Her story brings together science, creativity, and resilience—offering a unique perspective on navigating cancer while balancing identity, purpose, and passion.

This first conversation focuses on the beginning of her journey, while future parts will explore:
• Her treatment experience
• Long-term effects and continued therapy
• Her current experience living with relapsed disease

🎗️ Part of the CancerQuest Stories & Perspectives Series:
Real conversations exploring the human side of cancer through patients, survivors, caregivers, educators, and researchers.

05/07/2026

What actually makes a normal cell become cancerous?

Cancer is not just one disease, it’s a complex breakdown of the cellular systems that normally control growth, repair, and survival.

In this CancerQuest lecture, we explore the biology behind cancer development, including:
🔬 How cancer cells grow uncontrollably
🧬 The mutations and pathways involved
⚠️ The hallmarks that distinguish cancer cells from normal cells
💡 Why understanding biology matters for treatment and research

Whether you’re a student, educator, patient, or simply curious about the science behind cancer, this lecture breaks down complex concepts in an accessible way.

🎥 Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObUkk5BVbTQ

Introduction to how cancer forms.

05/07/2026

08/14/2023

Consuming aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in diet sodas and other food products, may be linked to an increased risk of cancer. The decision by the World Health Organization to list aspartame as a carcinogen has faced criticism from other researchers and from the US FDA.