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...

I truly believe that understanding the needs of patients—both clinically and emotionally—is crucial in helping us overcome cancer. Everyone's experience with this disease is different, shaped by their...

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...

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...

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...