On 1/09/2020, my life changed when I was diagnosed with cancer. Despite initial misdiagnosis, I eventually underwent a biopsy and started treatment, losing weight and friends along the way. The...

My journey with cancer began in 2021, during the pandemic, when I was diagnosed with stage 3A melanoma skin cancer at 27. This diagnosis came as a shock, but it also ignited a passion in me to...

In 2004, at the age of 25, I was shocked to discover that my small black mole was melanoma. Despite the early detection, I underwent five challenging years of treatments and surgeries. Grateful for my...

Female patients with breast lump regularly come to cytopathology section for Fine Neddle Aspiration Cytology(FNAC).I am aghast to see the increasing number of breast cancer cases and that too with...

In 2017, I joined Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, as a Consultant Haematologist, after completing my training in the UK and gaining international experience. The hospital...

En El Camino Inesperado, un encuentro fortuito en el lanzamiento de una lencería lleva a un descubrimiento que cambia la vida. Al principio, descarté un folleto sobre autoexploración, sin darle mayor...

In my Cancer Journey, I share the story of my battle with colorectal cancer. From the shock of my diagnosis to the challenges of treatment—surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation—I open up about the...

As a doctor, I've witnessed many battles fought within the hospital walls, but some stories leave a profound mark on my heart. One such story is of a mother diagnosed with breast cancer. From the...

On a serene, three-degree autumn morning, I find myself reflecting on the Pink Ribbons of October, which have symbolized Breast Cancer Awareness Month since 1993. As a five-time cancer survivor, I...

As a Radiation Oncologist in Melbourne, Australia, I am deeply moved by the bravery and commitment of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Treating cancer not only offers me perspective on life's...

Durante la cuarta sesión de inmunoterapia y quimioterapia, relaté mi viaje desde que me diagnosticaron cáncer de endometrio en noviembre de 2021. El cáncer fue descubierto temprano (Etapa 1) y tratado...

As a filmmaker, I’ve had the privilege of exploring powerful stories, and my recent feature-length documentary, Burkitt, is one of them. The film delves into the life and work of Irish surgeon Dr...

I used to be ignorant about cancer, never truly understanding its impact until it struck my own family. In April 2024, I tragically lost my beloved wife to breast cancer. This personal experience has...

Facing stage 3 breast cancer in my thirties shattered my previous perception of cancer. Survival was not just about undergoing treatment—it was about enduring its aftermath, the ongoing side effects...

At 40, I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, and my journey has been one of raising awareness about the non-respiratory symptoms that led to delays in my diagnosis. Initially, I was misdiagnosed...

Superar el cáncer fue un renacer, un despertar que me impulsó a dejar atrás los temores y las excusas, y a vivir plenamente. Antes, siempre encontraba razones para posponer mis sueños, pero enfrentar...

In What Cancer Means to Me, I share my personal journey with cancer, expressing deep gratitude to the healthcare professionals who supported me along the way. World Cancer Day holds special...

Antes de mi diagnóstico de cáncer de mama, mi fotografía se centraba en la estética. Buscaba el encuadre perfecto, la luz ideal, y perseguía imágenes que fueran visualmente impactantes. Mi cámara era...

This art work is based in Derry, Ireland. It was the product of a research project conducted by Hive Cancer Support it focused on the physiological impact of cancer surgery. The mural is a symbol of...

As a child diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma in 1998, I faced a daily battle with pain and isolation, stemming from misdiagnoses and inadequate psychosocial support. After two years of treatment, I...

One of the challenges of being the cancer patient is people say you're a fighter or if you're not doing so well, you need to fight harder. And frankly, it irritates me to hear someone say to me, you...

I was first diagnosed with brain cancer a little around four years ago. Now coming up to four years. And prior to that, they had had a scan on me, a pretty much a random scan. And in a very lucky and...