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.
A runner for 15 years, Andrew was diagnosed with ALK-positive (anaplastic lymphoma kinase positive) lung cancer after noticing himself become increasingly breathless. In this article, he reflects on recognising change and how maintaining a positive mindset helped him come to terms with his diagnosis and continue living life as fully as possible.
Diagnosed with lung cancer at a young age, Becky shares her experiences of navigating treatment and learning how to live well while managing cancer as part of everyday life. Her story is one of resilience, and finding hope through everyday moments.
A routine heart scan led to Indy's life changing in a moment. Now he takes every day as it comes with adaption, vigilance and hope as he moves forward with his life, despite the challenges he has faced.
Four years on from a devastating stage IV lung cancer diagnosis, Shaun reflects on his journey and how he has returned to living an active lifestyle. He shares how he navigates the ongoing challenges of living with a lung cancer diagnosis and offers a message of hope to those newly diagnosed.
In this article, Sylvie explains her journey from early symptoms to life after diagnosis. She shares the physical and emotional challenges she has faced along the way, as well as the realities of adjusting to a new normal. Above all, she shows that it is possible to live well and find strength after a lung cancer diagnosis.
Six years on from being diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, Ian shares why he doesn't let his diagnosis define what he can do as he continues to live his life to the fullest despite the setbacks he has faced.
Ten years on from his diagnosis of ALK-positive (anaplastic lymphoma kinase positive) lung cancer, Paul reflects on a rollercoaster journey that began the night before his wife's 60th birthday. Paul shares how he and his wife have remained resilient through a number of setbacks, the misconceptions surrounding lung cancer, and the importance of hope.