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“Tanner’s Song: He’s Dying. She’s Pregnant”

Excellence in Visual Human-Interest Storytelling

The Washington Post, 2026

Author(s): Jahi Chikwendiu

Reporting from The Washington Post follows 30-year-old Tanner Martin, who was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at 25, as he and his wife race to have a baby while he can still meet it. His story highlights the rising incidence of cancer among young adults.