Jules, diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer at 40, shares her journey to raise awareness of the non-respiratory symptoms that led to delays in diagnosis. Initially misdiagnosed with sciatica and tennis...

In "What Cancer Means to Me," the author shares their personal cancer journey, expressing gratitude to healthcare professionals. They highlight World Cancer Day's significance due to their breast...

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...

Life after eight cancer diagnoses is different, but it’s still life. I still play guitar, still ride my bike, and still wake up each day ready to face whatever comes next. I’ve been through so much...

In my mind, I was determined to show that cancer and mental health issues do not define who we are. I refused to let my diagnosis become my identity. That’s how I became known as "The King of Chemo,"...

I’m here to talk about that period of our lives, my role as a caregiver, the immense toll cancer took on our family, and the importance of a supportive framework for caregivers—whether it comes from...

My journey took a dramatic turn when I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, leading me to reflect on my fulfilling life with family and career, the importance of support during challenging times...

It was a journey that was all-consuming. It eats you up from the inside out, mentally, emotionally, physically. And it's a journey that perhaps can never really be adequately described in words by...

No one wants to hear those words. You know what I mean. The ‘c’ word, the big casino. Unfortunately though, it was my turn. I can’t remember much of the conversation when I was told, I just remember...

That was the day the sentence "You have breast cancer" upended my life and things were never the same again. I am 37 years old. I am still here. The future may not look like how it did when I was 31...

And now, with a renewed sense of purpose and a heart filled with gratitude, I am determined to go forward with life with renewed hope, determination, strength, and a deep appreciation for the...

I understood that women and families were suffering due to lack of adequate information beyond surgical interventions and I wanted to DO more and GIVE more. The women we served represented diverse...

After decades of researching the psychological impacts of cancer, my own diagnosis hit home with a deeply disconcerting truth: cancer had stripped me of agency. And I know I am not alone. Over many...

Hope for cancer patients lies on two extreme ends of the spectrum of life — hope for a cure or hope for death with dignity. During my uncle’s journey of fighting prostate cancer, I realised the...

This fight wasn't just physical. Depression and anxiety became my unwanted companions, whispering doubts and fear in my ear.Slowly, cancer grip loosened. The darkness lifted, replaced by a tiny spark...

In 2018, my life took an unexpected turn when I moved to Canada, hopeful for a new beginning and the prospect of starting a family. Shortly after, I was diagnosed with stage IV Subcutaneous...