Megan O’Neil

Megan O'Neil

Megan O’Neil

Meet Megan O’Neil, a passionate patient advocate focused on advancing cancer research and promoting equitable patient care

Motivated by her personal journey with breast cancer, Megan is a passionate patient advocate focused on advancing cancer research and promoting equitable patient care. Initially diagnosed at the age of 30 and later confronting Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) at 36, Megan's participation in clinical trials has profoundly influenced her advocacy trajectory. Leveraging her background as a performer and writer, Megan has openly shared her experiences as an Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer survivor and clinical trial participant through national media campaigns, public speaking engagements, and partnerships with patient-focused organizations. Her messaging underscores the critical necessity for patient-centered trials and expanded patient access.

The title of her latest publication, based on her experiences as a clinical trial participant, "Until There Is a Cure, Use Me," encapsulates her unwavering dedication to advancing medical research.

Megan O'Neil

Based in Venice, CA, with her husband and beloved pup Panda, Megan finds joy in beach walks, hand-building ceramics, and the simple pleasures of quiet mornings with a cup of coffee.