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Some milestones are harder to reach—but even more meaningful once you get there.

In this emotional graduation video, the Life on Pause community honors young adults who didn’t just finish school—they did it while facing cancer, treatment, and all the life disruptions that come with it.

You’ll hear reflections from psychosocial coordinator Jill Robertson, pediatric oncologist Dr. Giselle Sholler, child life specialist Shelley Bliss, and mentalist Eric Mena, who remind us all that growth after cancer is possible—and worth celebrating.

These graduates aren’t just survivors. They’re thrivers.

Thank you to each graduate for showing us what resilience really looks like—and to everyone who supported their journeys along the way.

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Life on Pause:
Life on Pause is a podcast and video series created by and for young adults facing cancer. Produced by Penn State Health’s Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Program, we feature real voices, real stories, and real community.

We are committed to providing a space for young people navigating cancer to be seen, heard, and supported. Whether you're a survivor, in treatment, or someone who cares deeply, these stories are for you.

Our content is reviewed and produced in partnership with medical and psychosocial professionals to ensure accurate, compassionate, and empowering narratives.

00:00 – Welcome: Celebrating Young Cancer Survivors' Graduation
00:28 – School Challenges During Cancer Treatment
01:07 – Dr. Sholler: Thriving After Cancer, Not Just Surviving
01:32 – Finding Strength in the Climb: A Graduation Metaphor
02:15 – Mentalist Eric Mena on Mindset & Motivation
03:01 – Graduation Message: “You Are Better Than You Think”

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