Personal Cancer Blogs

How Family-Led Compassion And Structure Helped Heal Cancer-Related Psychosis In A Resource-Limited Setting.

Compassionate Emotional Healing Tips To Bring Comfort, Strength, And Understanding During The Cancer Journey.

Supporting Students With Cancer Through Flexible Learning, Inclusive Policies, And Compassionate Academic Environments.

A Moving Cancer Survival Story Highlighting Love, Resilience, And The Miraculous Power Of Hope In Healing.

A Young Woman’s Dreams Of Motherhood Are Derailed By Cancer—But What Follows Is A Moving Journey Of Resilience, Love, And Redefining Family.

Discover Seven Gentle and Honest Ways to Cope With the Emotional Strain of Living With Cancer, From Creating Personal Comfort Routines to Setting Boundaries and Finding Support.

Despite PCOS And Cancer, Sarah Miraculously Conceived And Delivered A Healthy Baby, Showing Hope Thrives Against All Odds.

I Was Presented with A Non-Typical Case It was late one evening when my dear friend Giovanni, an embryologist from Italy, called me. His voice was more serious than usual, and there was a weight to his words that I could tell was both emotional and reflective. Giovanni and I had known each other for […]

Learn How Roslyn Franken Overcame Cancer And Transformed Her Life. Watch 'From Fear To Fortitude' On Demand For Powerful Insights.

An Inspiring Story Of Resilience, Strength, And Hope In Overcoming Life's Unexpected Challenges.

I Wanted To Share What I Learned Along The Way, So Maybe It Can Help Someone Think About Something They Haven't Before.

"Cancer Can Be A Catalyst For Life Change" Tells The Inspiring Story Of How A Cancer Diagnosis Transforms Life, From A Grim Prognosis To A Journey Of Survival, Self-Discovery, And New Meaning.

Cancer Unveiled: In-Depth Book Review by a Radiation Oncologist - Illuminating Insights and Perspectives

"I'm starting to understand how things will progress, I know it's not going to get easier but I am fighting this not necessarily to win". Anita Baker

“Discovering the reality of my situation through research. Didn't consider keeping PICC line dry while showering. Now diving into the world of cover-ups and waterproofing. Excitement awaits!”

A Breast Lump Discovered While Showering Sends Life Into A Spin. Doctor Confirms, Referral To Breast Clinic. Appointment Set For 20th March, Anxiety Builds. Follow Anita's Story Here.

If You Have A Cancer Diagnosis I Would Say Do Your Research On Treatment Options, Usually Nothing Is Very Urgent To Decide. Find Your Community Of Support And Build A Team Around You That Might Include Your Clinicians, Alternative Therapies, Chat Groups, Etc.

Taking You Through My Life On A Day-To-Day Basis As A 19 Year Old Cancer Patient, During The Height Of The Coronavirus Pandemic.

Eventually, Instead Of Asking - How Could This Happen To Me?- I Realized That Breast Cancer Can Happen To Any Of Us And No One Can Control That Demon.

These Wise Women Didn’t Have Answers, Their Process Was Gloriously Messy. They Were Real And Human. I Am Better For Knowing Them

Ultimately You Have To Drive The Pace Of The Process, Ignore The Stigma Of Cancer And Stay Hugely Positive Keeping Strong For Those Around You And For Your Own Emotions And Sanity.

The Thoughts Of Cancer Returning Still Seep Back In My Brain Upon Occasion, But I Quickly Replace Them With Gratitude That I Am Still Here

Lorri Lee Shares Her Personal Story As Her Mother Battled Metastatic Breast Cancer. She Shares Tips On How To Cope, As A Loved One Battle Cancer, And Ways To Maintain A Positive Outlook And Lifestyle.

My Journey With Cancer Has Been One Of The Greatest Blessings In My Life. YES Men Can Be Diagnosed, I Am A Male Breast Cancer Survivor.

As A Nutritionist And Breast Cancer Survivor, I Understand The Confusion About Cancer Patient Nutrition And What Is Best To Eat (Or Not Eat)

“I’m One Of The Many Lucky Ones Who Have Survived Cancer And Although I Still Have Days Where I Just Enjoy Existing, I Really Try And Live Life To The Full.” Sarah Vaughan

Gain Confidence In Yourself With Meditative Movements. Experience Healing And Empowerment Through The Mind-Body Connection.

During Chemo, Cycling Gave Me The Strength To Ease My Mind And To Not Fall To Pieces. So I Developed Bike & Fight. To Fight Together.

Cancer does not need to be unduly given glory as many of us have seen it being done so far. Cancer is just a disease and we need to keep it at that. Labeling it as a fight, losing a battle, winning the war are all attitudes that can bring negativity or false positivity in everyone involved in this, be it the patient, his or her family as well as the treating team.

He said “The estimation is that you have four to six months with no treatment and one year to eighteen months if you do chemotherapy.”

Maintaining A Positive Attitude And Having Strong Faith Made A Significant Impact On My Ability To Overcome Adversity.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from having Hodgkin's Lymphoma is that I have to reset whenever a negative thought pops up.

My Advice For Anyone Undergoing Investigations Or Treatment Dont Let The Cancer Scare You Into A Corner, Stand Up And Come Out Fighting.

Let’s Show Our Sons, Brothers, Husbands, Partners, Uncles, Grandfathers…..All Men That It Is Ok To Talk, In Fact It Is ESSENTIAL To Talk.

It's My Mission And Duty To Raise Awareness As Much As I Can So No One Else Experiences This Illness That Takes So Much From You.

After Cancer In My Balls I Started An NGO To Encourage Lads To Put Their Hands In Their Pants, Check For Irregularities And Act Upon Them.

This Story Is One Of Complete And Utter Reliance On God’s Perfect Provision For Me And My Constant Need For Help.

As Young Breast Cancer Survivors Rhonda, Jennifer And Mari Decided To Collaborate And Document Their Experiences On Paper.

I Was Diagnosed With Cancer And I Had No Idea What It Was. I Just Knew That I Was Sick, And I Was Stuck In The Hospital. Cancer Not Only Affected Me Physically, Mentally, And Spiritually, It Also Affected My Family And Everyone Around Me.

To Those Who Are Fighting Today Or Who Are Also In Remission, You Are Not Alone. You Have More People With You Than You Can Imagine.

The Tough Times Never Fully Go Away. Such Is Life. But Just Because Someone Is Physically Gone, Doesn’t Mean They Are No Longer An Influence.

It’s probably one of the worst things for someone to be told: “You have cancer,”

CANCER! what do you think of when YOU see that word? For me, I see an evil, disgusting disease that doesn't discriminate, no matter who you are, what age, race or gender. Let me tell you my story, it is a little sad, however (plot twist) it is turning out to be a great one. […]

When Faced With A Future That Required Me To Manage My Limited Mobility Clip Knix Was Created To Assist Those Unable To Bend Or Stretch When Dressing.

Life Doesn’t Come With Guarantees, But In The Depths Of My Soul I Feel That My Body Will Heal, In Divine Timing.

It’s Important To Understand That Although People Do Die Of This Disease, By No Means Everyone Does.

Alisha Coll Reflects On Losing Her Dad To Cancer, Pursing A Degree In Stratified Medicine And What This Means For The Future Of Healthcare.

Most Important To Us About The Chemotherapy Trial Was Knowing That Every Detail Was To Be Used For Research, Hopefully Helping Future Patients.

Read The Personal Story Of One Mans Love And The Cancer Diagnosis That Shifted His World View | Learning To Laugh At Cancer And Finally Letting Go.

Life is fragile, and we never know what’s going to happen. Live in the moment, appreciate the now, always be there for loved ones, and Be BAD ASS Everyday!

Aged 35, Diagnosed With Stage 4 Bowel Cancer, Laura (A Remarkable Lady) Was Persuaded To Write Her Story. “Nobody Said It Would Be Easy”

A Cancer Diagnosis Show Us Petty Things Don’t Matter. Patience And Persistence Is Where You Stand Up And Make That Unwelcome Journey YOUR Welcome Journey.

Imogen Beecroft Introduces "Cancer. We’re Done". And Tells Us About Their Fundraising Efforts Supporting Vital Immunotherapy Research.

War On Cancer Help People To Build Connections With Others, By Sharing What They’re Going Through. We Are A Strong Community,

My appearance has definitely changed over the past twelve months that’s for sure but I’m getting to like the new me especially when I’m pain free.

You May Think There Is No Hope – There Is Always Hope, You Are The Captain Of Your Ship So Steer It Towards The Light At The End Of The Tunnel! Good Luck!

Now As I Was Ready For Healing And Looking Forward To Gradually Bringing Myself To The Land Of Work Again...To Enjoy Being Out And About Again.

I feel lucky to have the knowledge to act on it and empowered that I made a life-changing choice that in no way diminishes my femininity and confidence.

Cancer doesn’t discriminate in age, and I want to be a young advocate for others to know that it can happen to anyone.

"Since My Diagnosis I Have Had Many Conversations With Men About Their Risk, The Need To Be Screened And Prostate Cancer Survival".

The Corona Virus Means That Social Distancing Equates As Love. This Post Raises Important Questions About The Pandemic, Cancer And Being Kind.

There Was A Noticeable Lack Of LGBT Awareness Related To Oncology So I Created An Inclusive LGBT Platform For People With Cancer, Their Friends And Family.

As Strange As It Sounds, I Don’t Feel Bitter, Just Grateful That I Have Been Given Another Chance

I Am A 2x AML Leukemia Survivor And A Stem Cell Transplant Recipient And I Can Tell You It’s Not Whether Or Not You Fall, Its Whether Or Not You Get Back Up.

If you don’t present yourself to a doctor, then they can’t help you and the sooner you go then the easier it is to be saved.

I Was Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer In 2017 At The Age Of 57. I Decided To Write A Book That Shares All Of The Intimate Details Of Prostate Cancer Journey

It’s a common misconception that Plastic Surgeons only perform cosmetic procedures. Plastic surgery is actually an incredibly broad speciality, covering a wide range of conditions.

When I sat down to write this post, I thought I should write about my breast cancer experience, but I didn't want to. I’m not my Cancer!

There is the need for a concerted effort to try and help our women from this disease which is claiming a lot of women every year.

There’s a quote by Ray Charles that says, “Live each day like it’s your last...” I prefer to say, “Live, each day.” Experience the highs and lows.

I am Prince Senyo Kwasi Nyamadi and a childhood cancer survivor and it has been my ardent wish to do whatever I can to give something back to children with cancer.

We want people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of leukaemia as this is so important to get diagnosed early

I was hurting inside as a lot was happening, and I was not coping. I was in darkness. I wanted to end it all. I was saved by the television. That was my wake up call. At 43 years, I had to sort myself out.

I design a variety of products which fundamentally help people in their daily lives. This could be aiding people emotionally, practically or generally.

We’ve all heard inspirational stories of cancer fighters and
survivors, about the challenge and change, how it transformed theirs and others lives. That moment is never expected, a once in a lifetime experience, right?

Being incarcerated gave Kurtis skills to help people going through cancer.

I’m a very positive person and full of life 🙂. I’m trying to inspire others with my way of life to fight and be positive don’t give up and enjoy life to the fullest!

The cancer journey delivered changes to me that I think I very much needed and, other than being bald and feeling poorly, the positives I got out of the experience have been utterly huge.

We need to pay attention and have a positive attitude.  We literally need to take our own bodies into our own hands to protect ourselves. 

Cancer is a word that begins with "c" but for me, it is not, and never will be "The Big C". This is my story of hope & recovery.

Appreciating life in a way that I never have before. Not taking anything for granted, learning to live with the cancer, being thankful that I am alive. How often are we really and truly thankful for being alive? I never used to give it a second thought if I am being honest with you.

As hard as everything was, I am meant to be here. I was born a fighter. I don't let it my cancer define me. I am a strong, intelligent woman now.

There is a light at the end of the cancer tunnel. I know because I am here, standing underneath it. It is warm, and it feels good

Read why I plan to be a part of the effort in the USA to improve the treatment and survival experience of people with teenage cancer.

My Best Friend Was Diagnosed With Cancer at 18 Years Old. This is Her Story And Her Message Of Love, With A Very Happy Ending..

Taking action with your health helps manage the challenges that come with ANY cancer diagnosis, while giving structure to your day and meaning to your week.

The Best Gifts For This Breast Cancer Survivor: "...thinking back on those eight months, there were three gifts that stood out..."

My boobs are called Ant and Dec Not because they are different sizes but because I love them, just like I love the boys.  There has been many occasions when I have tried to squeeze into a black cocktail dress and Ant and Dec have been screaming at me “I’m a celebrity I’m falling the hell […]

When I received my diagnosis of secondary cancer  I found that there were no words to describe how I felt.   I tried to write, but all I could do was sit in front of an empty sheet of paper, no words seemed to fit, nothing seemed to fit, eventually, I started building a new […]

This is my story of surviving cancer I was diagnosed with Non Hodgins Lymphoma back in 2006 my dad had died of the same marginal within 17th months which is unfortunately the normal. By 2007 I was told I had six months and treatment gave me 6 months more.  The in 2008 I was told I had […]

‘Yes it is cancer but the good news is that it is curable and we’ll start the treatment plan on Friday’ The words I was told on my follow up with the consultant confirming that I did indeed have Hodgkin Lymphoma and that I was about to embark on a life-changing journey. After working within […]

My name is Sabine Brannan. Born and raised in the Netherlands in the late sixties, I grew up in a family interwoven in the tradition of fabric trading, working on the markets of the Netherlands. Before starting as an entrepreneur, I worked for a bridal couture designer I designed bespoke wedding dresses when one of […]

Cooking For Chemotherapy (Chef Ryan) Specializes In Helping Cancer Fighters Overcome Many Eating-Related Chemotherapy Side-Effects.

As a married mum of 2 young girls, it’s sad to say that we have nursed two of our parents through cancer.

This article does not, in anyway endorse curing yourself of cancer. It is an explanation of how the medical profession helped cure me of my early stage breast cancer. In 6 months I will be off the drugs and told I am cancer free and I can't wait.

Though most people are supportive about cancer research, there remains a small minority who upholds the idea that cancer research is just one big lie.

You run from test to test and exam to exam and then to treatments and surgeries. If you are also a parent you have other people who count on you.

As someone who was once a career “expert” and even wrote books about it, I had the gall to write a blog post and make videos about returning to work after a “blank space” on the resume due to illness or child care. Ha! I say to myself. I just had no idea I mean […]

I actually came up with the idea for Might Make You Smile.on one particular visit to Addenbrooke’s Hospital with the aforementioned friend.

There Are Three Things That You Don't See In This Image Of Me At Buckingham Palace. The Secrets Of My Radiotherapy Cover-Up Are Revealed.

In 2007 Chris Lewis Was Given Six Months To Live. Eleven Years On He Tells Us How Cancer Changed His Life And How He Now Helps Others.

I Wanted To Share A Portion Of My Journey With You. I Am A Cancer Survivor. Cancer Has Given Me Many Challenges And A Few Gifts.