Patient Stories
Get inspired by other people living with cancer. Everyone’s journey may be different, but they all share messages of strength, resilience and inspiration.
This section shares the experiences of people with cancer, described in their own words. Individual experiences may vary from person-to-person.
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A diagnosis can turn life upside down. No one should face that journey alone. Alyson and her son Jon share how small acts of care, honesty and humour help them navigate life with multiple myeloma, together.
In this video, Katie speaks about how she was diagnosed with blood cancer at 22. She also talks about what she would've liked to have known when she was diagnosed and how the importance of the Blood Cancer Patient Charter in supporting patient needs. Her story highlights the importance of hope and resilience when facing a cancer diagnosis.
Diagnosed shortly after returning from holiday, Helen details how she was diagnosed and emphasises the importance of how healthcare professionals communicate with patients. She also speaks about why she thinks the Blood Cancer Patient Charter is so powerful.