Real Stories

Shashi has been living with non-Hodgkin lymphoma for ten years and believes in taking cancer one day at a time. ​ ​

Trying new things, healthy eating, spending time outside and surrounding yourself with family are a few of Shashi’s tips for living well with cancer. ​ ​

In 2014, Kevin Webber was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer and given two years to live. ​Since then, Kevin has run 15,000 miles, becoming an ultramarathon runner and fundraising at the same time. ​ ​ ​

Watch Kevin’s video to hear his story and find out how you can still chase your dreams after diagnosis.​​

Stephen, from Gloucestershire, was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer in 2015, aged 59. His brother Damon was diagnosed with the same condition in 2018, and sadly passed away within 6 months.

Richard is the dad of Rebecca, who sadly passed away aged 18, after living with cancer for 18 months. Richard’s son Robbie, who was diagnosed with cancer when he was 6 years old, has just had his 23rd birthday. This is Richard’s story.

Frances, from Belfast, was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer, called acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, in 2017 while studying at St. Andrews University. Here’s her story of living with cancer. 

Adesewa was studying biochemistry at university when her mum was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. Hear from Adesewa on caring for her mum, and how her experiences would go on to shape her career in cancer research.  

It takes a special person to care for others with cancer, whether it's providing treatment or simply being there to listen.

When Judi walks into a room, laughter and smiles are sure to follow.

The road to medical school can be difficult for anyone. Now imagine being diagnosed with lymphoma at the same time.