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Narsimha Raju, India
Narasimha Raju Dichpally advocates for NCDs awareness, compassion at Pavani Hospice, supporting patients &promoting health screenings, especially among women. BCV member IDF, VDG Lions Clubs
Militza, Mexico
I believed my symptoms were stress-related until they worsened. After many doctors, I discovered I had stage 3 ovarian cancer. I fought for answers and hope.
Florence, France
"This lung cancer was a big shock to me, I didn't think it could happen to me." I'm Florence, a 57-year-old primary school teacher with three young adult children. I live in the countryside near the...
Emilie, France
"It's often the simplest things that bring comfort. A good meal. A head massage. A hug. Meditation. Being active, when possible." I'm Émilie, 36 years old and French. In early July 2025, I was...
Korina, Greece
"It's time to break the stigma and speak openly about lung cancer." I’m Korina Pateli Bell, 59, based in Athens and often in the UK. I lost my husband, Simon, to lung cancer in August 2020. He was...
Lennie, Netherlands
"I have learned that a person is never completely alone, as long as you dare to ask for and accept help." I'm Lennie de Man, born in 1956, and I live in Zwijndrecht in the Netherlands. For years I had...
Nadiia, Poland
"‘Doctors, kept saying 'you’re imagining things' until they discovered it was stage 4 lung cancer’" I'm Nadiia, I was 46 years old when I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2024. I'm Ukrainian...
Valeria, Italy
"I’d like to share a dream: to open an association in Italy that helps young people with lung cancer." I’m Valeria, 28. In June 2025, I was diagnosed with stage 4 ALK+ lung adenocarcinoma after having...
Kendra, United Kingdom
"I'm still working through understanding what is all happening in my body and how my current treatment works." I’m a 38-year-old high school science teacher and golf coach, and also the daughter, wife...
Samantha, Ireland
"Support means having people around to talk to, going to counselling, and taking walks in nature." I'm Samantha, in my late 40s from Ireland. I’m married with four beautiful children and live with an...
Kathrin, Germany
"I'm a fitness professional and I love doing pilates and meditation." I'm Kathrin, 45 years old, living in Munich. In 2024 I was diagnosed with stage 4 ALK+ lung cancer after experiencing foot pain...
Ernst, Germany
"Having had 'good luck in misfortune' I am very happy if I can help and support lung cancer patients in any way possible!" I'm Ernst, and my positive, quite active international life for 75 years...
Aileen, United Kingdom
"I think sometimes you need a good cry and a rant and then you pick yourself up and get on with it." I'm Aileen, and I'm the mother of Kay who was diagnosed with ALK+ lung cancer in 2016 aged just 17...
Renée, Netherlands
"Therapy, family and friends and meaningful work keep me in balance!" I'm Renée, married with two kids in their twenties and two senior shelter dogs. I live nearby Utrecht, enjoying my excellent...
Natasha, United Kingdom
"My lung cancer nurse specialist has been phenomenal! Nothing is ever too much trouble for her" I’m Natasha, 51, and I love keeping fit and active. I spend as much time as I can outdoors - hill...
Maria, United Kingdom
"I don't have a bucket list, I have a ‘book it’ list with my close friends and family." I am Maria, 58 years old, living in West Yorkshire. I was diagnosed in 2022 aged 55 with EGFR+ lung cancer -...
Shobha, India
In 2020, I discovered a tumor near my navel, leading to a diagnosis of endometrial stromal sarcoma. Support from my family was vital in my journey to recovery.
Ivanka, Croatia
We all deserve a life! The diagnosis does not define me! I am a person who has been treated for two different cancers and a medical professional in the healthcare system. My personal experience of...
Nathalie, Belgium
A mild breast pain leads to a cancer diagnosis. The journey involves uncertainty, support from a network, and the importance of being involved in treatment decisions.
Steve, United States
At 18, I faced Hodgkin's, Stage III cancer. The journey reshaped my perspective and life. It led to me publishing my book, Greatfruit: How Cancer Led to Living a More Fruitful Life.
Juan, Uruguay
Es un area que me atrapó es muy importante la empatía escuchar a los pacientes y apoyarlos dándole siempre una palabra de aliento y que no se sientan solos.
Renata, Argentina
Al enfrentar el cáncer, luché con determinación y el apoyo de seres queridos. Aprendí y crecí en el desafío, comprometiéndome a no rendirme nunca.
Kristin, United States
On World Cancer Day, I share my journey with Stage 4 melanoma—facing challenges, treatments, and hope while advocating for early detection and connection.