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Twist Out Cancer is a global community that provides psychosocial support to those touched by cancer. Thus: Twist Out Cancer was born.

Twist Out Cancer (TOC) was built on the belief that when you share, the world opens up. At the age of 29, Jenna Benn Shersher was diagnosed with grey zone lymphoma—a rare form of cancer which affects less than 300 people in the United States. Midway through treatment, Jenna, a dancer at heart, was isolated due to her compromised immune system. Alone and longing for the days when she could dance fr

eely, she created an online video of herself doing the twist. She asked her friends to join her on her virtual dance floor, and within days, Jenna’s challenge was met by hundreds of videos of thousands of people dancing around the world. She no longer felt alone but instead connected to and supported by a community of twisters. When Jenna completed treatment she knew that she wanted to give back in a meaningful way. She recognized the power of sharing and the importance of creating a support community that caters to the psychosocial needs of those affected by cancer.

06/01/2026

Today is National Cancer Survivors Day 🎗️, and we are in awe of every single person in our community who has heard those three words "you have cancer" and kept going.

At Twist Out Cancer, survivors are at the heart of everything we do.

That's what we show up for every day. Through Brushes with Cancer, Twistshops, Twist Hearts, and every program in between, we create space for survivors, and the caregivers, previvors, and loved ones who walk alongside them, to share, connect, and heal through the creative arts. 🎨

To our survivors: your stories matter. Your resilience inspires everyone around you. And this community exists because of you and for you. We are endlessly grateful. 💙🧡

If you or someone you love has been touched by cancer, we welcome you with open arms.

Visit http://twistoutcancer.org or subscribe to our events calendar to stay connected and get involved: http://twistoutcancer.org/events-calendar/

05/31/2026

Planned Giving at Twist Out Cancer

A planned gift is one way to make a lasting contribution to our community, and it's available to anyone, regardless of income or financial status.

Beyond the impact it creates, planned gifts can also provide lifelong income to the donor and help reduce the tax burden on your estate.

If this is something you'd like to learn more about, click here:

https://twistoutcancer.planned.gifts/

05/30/2026

What our Inspirations say about Brushes with Cancer…

"It was like having someone walk beside you with no prior knowledge of who you were before your diagnosis and your journey. Knowing my artist would not be comparing me to who I used to be was such a relief. She was an active listener, but not someone who was trying to actively fix something or remind me of how much I have to be thankful for. She joined me right where I was and depicted me and my journey through a beautiful piece of artwork that's like a secret between the two of us." — @‌leah_l_phillips

Read Leah's full story at http://twistoutcancer.org/art/leah-phillips-and-midia-joy-hasso/

05/29/2026

We are so honored!

Thank you to ASCO for including our Founder and CEO Jenna Benn Shersher as a Patient Voice Speaker at the 2026 Annual Meeting, where she'll be presenting "The Power of Vulnerability: Finding Our Voices in Cancer."

See you there!

05/28/2026

Monthly Twistshop Series at RUSH Lisle!

Join Twist Out Cancer and RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center for a monthly art therapy workshop led by art therapist Mignon Dupepe — open to survivors, caregivers, patients, previvors, and healthcare professionals! 🙌

📅 Upcoming dates: 6/11, 7/9, 8/13, 9/10, 10/8, 11/12, 12/10

🕙 10:00–11:15am Central

📍 RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush Lisle, 2455 Corporate W Drive, Lisle, IL 60532

💛 FREE & open to the public!

Register here: https://toc858.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/toc858/eventRegistration.jsp?event=80&

05/27/2026

"This project pushed me to work in a way I hadn't before, not just as an artist, but as a witness to an incredible story of resilience."

That's Brushes with Cancer Winter 2026 artist Robert Cowell. See his work and the story behind it at the link in bio.

Follow Robert's work at @‌cheeyuh3.

Learn more about our upcoming events - https://twistoutcancer.org/events-calendar/

05/25/2026

We're still thinking about last month.

Which piece from our recent Brushes with Cancer event stayed with you?

Drop your favorite in the comments below

And if you thought that was special... just wait.

Our next Brushes with Cancer program is coming to Philadelphia and projects are already underway.

We cannot wait to share what's being created.

Stay tuned. 🎨

05/24/2026

On May 29, I'll be speaking at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago in front of over 35,000 oncology professionals, and I can't wait to share what I'll be talking about.

The session is called "The Power of Vulnerability: Finding Our Voices in Cancer."

See you there!

05/22/2026

"Creating this piece was an honor. It deepened my belief in art as a bridge between stories, and in connection as a form of healing." 🎨

That's Brushes with Cancer Winter 2026 artist Sharon Garlepp.

See her work and the story behind it at the link in bio.

Follow Sharon's work at @‌sharongarlepp.art.

Learn more about our upcoming events - https://twistoutcancer.org/events-calendar/

05/21/2026

Virtual Twistshop: Self-Portraits & Self-Expression!

Join Twist Out Cancer and @‌StyleEsteem for a virtual art therapy Twistshop exploring self-esteem, identity, and empowerment through torn paper self-portraits!

StyleEsteem was founded by young breast cancer survivor Sonya Keshwani and is dedicated to helping individuals feel confident, seen, and supported through every stage of their hair journey. 💛

📅 June 18, 2026 🕡 6:30–7:30pm CST | 7:30–8:30pm EST

💻 Virtual via Zoom

💛 FREE!

Gather your materials beforehand: Markers, magazines or photos, scissors, glue, collage materials/tissue paper, and stickers!

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YracgwHDTwO6FrvMOP32UA

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Radnor, PA
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http://www.twistoutcancer.org/

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