Jaymie Knox “Jams”

Jaymie Knox, widely known as Jams, was diagnosed with Stage IV ALK-positive Lung Cancer in December 2018 at the age of 32. Refusing to let her diagnosis define her, she continues to thrive professionally as a Regional Facilities Manager, while also hosting podcasts and actively advocating for lung cancer awareness.

A passionate advocate and new fitness enthusiast, Jaymie uses physical activity as a personal form of resistance and empowerment—remaining more active now than ever before. She leverages every platform available to challenge misconceptions about lung cancer, particularly the stigma that it only affects those who smoke or smoked. Through her transparent storytelling and dedicated work with multiple lung cancer organizations, she is breaking barriers, raising awareness, and inspiring others to persevere in the face of adversity.

Jaymie’s mission is clear: to shift the narrative surrounding lung cancer. Her personal motto, “I may have cancer, but cancer does not have me,” captures the resilient spirit with which she continues to lead, uplift, and advocate.