YouTube Shares Susan Wojcicki's Posthumous Blog Highlighting Lung Cancer Advocacy

In her final message, the late YouTube CEO reflected on her diagnosis, her contributions to cancer research, and the importance of living in the moment.

Susan Wojcicki, former CEO of YouTube, wrote a blog post weeks before her death in August 2024, which was published in November during Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in late 2022 despite being a non-smoker, Wojcicki stepped down as CEO in early 2023 to focus on her health and family.
She and her husband, Dennis Troper, donated millions to fund research in early detection, immunotherapy, and understanding genetic mutations linked to lung cancer.
Wojcicki emphasized the need for increased awareness and funding for lung cancer, noting it is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women and remains underfunded compared to other cancers.
Her blog highlighted the most important lesson she learned: to focus on the present and find beauty in everyday life, even in the face of uncertainty.