Cancer Survivors Raising Awareness on TikTok and Instagram

According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 2.0 million people were diagnosed with cancer in 2024, making it one of the leading causes of death in the world. That’s why a day like National Cancer Survivors Day on June 5 is important to celebrate cancer survivors and encourage newly diagnosed. More cancer survivors are taking to TikTok and Instagram to share their stories of survival, what their experience was like and how they’re coping with life afterward.

Cancer survivors telling their stories and advocating on social media

Slone is an inspiring survivor on Instagram. She spreads awareness and life updates on YouTube and Instagram. This izea.com creator’s positive energy shines through her posts.

Kris is a New York Times bestselling author and cancer thriver, as she calls herself. Kris has been living with cancer for over 20 years. She was diagnosed with a rare, incurable, but slow-growing stage IV cancer and has since shared her life, living each day out with joy. Kris focuses on living her best life, writing books, sharing wellness tips, and loving vegan food with 257K followers.

Dani is a breast cancer survivor and advocate who shares health tips, particularly focused on mastectomies and breast cancer, with her 307.8K followers on TikTok. She aims to reach the younger generation since she was so young when she had cancer. She shares her knowledge of “Boob Exams” in an encouraging way.

Chloe is a TikTok influencer who shares her story of having cancer, sepsis and other complications with her 52.7K followers via videos about the good and the not-so-good. Chloe was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. 

Nasreen is a popular fashion blogger who was diagnosed with breast cancer late in 2021. Nasreen’s community of more than 471K rallied around her to support her through her journey with cancer. Nasreen is now a cancer survivor who shares her love of fashion and talent for finding stylish pieces.

Chris is a 20-year cancer thriver, author and speaker with almost 219K followers on Instagram. Chris’ content is focused on holistic healing when it comes to cancer and the role of a plant-based diet in helping not only with cancer but health in general.

Goldie is an empowering cancer survivor and Forbes contributor on personal branding. The successful author, speaker and advocate has over 41.1K followers who see her latest achievements and inspiring words.

After surviving leukemia, lymphoma and cervical cancer, Heather turned to Instagram to share her story. She shares every step of the way and highlights her latest achievements like returning to school and getting her degree.

Anna of My Cancer Chic is a mom who shares her experience with breast cancer, her love of fashion, and self-confidence tips for everyone but especially cancer survivors. Her feed is full of pink, feminine outfits, bright smiles, and mastectomy healing and confidence ideas to inspire others.

With 50.1K TikTok followers, Caroline shares her experience as a young person who has dealt with cancer. Caroline likes to create videos about her cancer as well as funny videos.

Paige has created an Instagram page focused on helping those going through a mastectomy. Paige is also the founder of the Breasties, an all-inclusive nonprofit that creates a community for survivors and caregivers impacted by breast and gynecological cancer.

Most commonly known as the Cancer Dancer, Tia is an inspiring AML survivor who uses TikTok to shine a light on tough subjects and share her positivity with over 2.6M followers. Tia shares everything from being a mom to her love for Disney and time with her family.

Madison is most commonly known as Fruit Snack Maddy to her 446.7K TikTok followers and is a stage four cancer survivor. Madison takes her followers along with her as she shares her positivity, her bucket list ideas, meeting Chef Gordon Ramsey, and so much more.