She was 29 years old.
A little over a year later, on January 22, 2019, Shuster-Bier officially went into remission.
Today marks another milestone with the unveiling of her new company,Alula.
Here, she shares more about what Alula offers and how she sees it continuing to evolve.
Well+Good: Tell me a little bit about founding Alula.
Why was it on your heart and mind as something so important to create?
Liya Shuster-Bier is the founder and CEO of Alula, a radically honest resource and marketplace for people living with cancer and their loved ones.
The term radically honest sounds very purposeful to me.
What are some of the tools Alula will provide for cancer patients in this way?
Its very customizable to make it personal.
Another example is content related to the cancer experience.
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Will Alula have resources for them?
One is a digital tool thats a shareable treatment calendar.
Theres also a marketplace component.
Liya Shuster-Bier is the founder and CEO of Alula, a radically honest resource and marketplace for people living with cancer and their loved ones.
What will that have?
LSB:you could create a personalized registry on Alula and also shop for products that are helpful.
All the products are curated by cancer patients and approved by our advisory board of medical experts.
Youve really thought of everything!
How do you hope Alula will continue to evolve in the future?
But where there hasnt been an investment is helping patients live with the after-effects and side effects of treatment.
Im celebrating two years in remission, but Im continuing to battle the effects of my treatment.
Im currently in medically induced menopause at 32.
I currently see a cardiologist because I was on a cardiotoxic chemotherapy drug.
My husband and I aretrying to figure out how and when we can start a family.
Were also continuing to build relationships with hospitals and treatment centers across the country.
As the science evolves and advances, our content will evolve right alongside with it.
How are you going to celebrate this incredible launch and your two years in remission?
After that, Im excited to just celebrate this moment with my family, friends, and oncology team.
There are a lot of emotions with this significant milestone because not everyone makes it.
I lost a dear friend to lymphoma over a year ago today.
Im just going to celebrate my breath.
For more information, go tomyalula.com.
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