AYA Voices: Real Talk About Cancer as a Young Adult with Survivor William Yank

Eliza joined HealthTree in March 2026 as the Leukemia Patient Health Education Manager. Prior to joining HealthTree, she completed a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Brigham Young University and worked with a variety of underserved populations in government and healthcare settings, including Americorps and Utah Health Department. When not in office, Eliza enjoys reading, writing and learning new things about the world.

William Yank is a 4x cancer survivor who was diagnosed at the budding age of 21. Over 4 years, he fought for his life through remissions, relapses, and a number of encounters with death. With over 5 years of survivorship under his belt, hours of therapy, journaling, reflection, and self-discovery, he shares his story. By day he is the Director of Financial Planning for two successful financial advisors and by night he is a professional speaker, writer, and podcaster.