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Tegan, Australia
Today is my 2-year cancer-versary. 2 years ago, our world flipped upside down.
Russie, Congo - Kinshasa
Je réalise que quelque a choisi ne va pas quand je ressens des couleurs à la vessie. Après un diagnostic de cancer, j'ai décidé de soutenir d'autres patients en RDC.
Matthew, United States
In 2000, I faced testicular cancer, enduring misdiagnoses and aggressive treatment. Surviving changed my perspective, making me more patient and aware of what truly matters.
Winnifred, Uganda
Winifred shares her experience.
Stephen, Uganda
Stephen shares his experience.
Nzila, Uganda
Nzila shares her story.
Nicole, Uganda
Nicole shares her experience as a caregiver.
Rosalba, Mexico
Aún en negación y sin antecedentes familiares con cáncer decidí actuar.
Monica, Uganda
Monica shares her story.
Marion, Uganda
Marion shares her experience.
Kakande, Uganda
Kakande shares his story.
Fatina, Uganda
Fatina shares her experience.
Dr. Vitcoria, Uganda
Dr. Victoria shares her experience.
CISC, Indonesia
Menteria is a lung cancer survivor and patient navigator. Her days begin with preparing healthy meals and packing her lunch before supporting cancer patients at the hospital. After hours of caring for...
CISC, Indonesia
Sri is a 20-year TNBC survivor. Her days are filled with healthy routines, exercise, and family support. She encourages all women to practice early detection and self-exams—showing that life with...
Dr Shazia, Pakistan
I work with the Human Development Foundation and organized an awareness session on World Cancer Day for adolescent girls, highlighting early screening and lifestyle modification.
Susana, Australia
In early 2017 out of nowhere, I experienced a very confronting scene after a bowel movement.
Emma, Australia
I never imagined I would be writing my story as a bowel cancer patient.
Robbie, Australia
I was diagnosed with Stage 3 bowel cancer at the young age of 37 in May 2022 when a 61mm tumour was found during my first ever colonoscopy.
Grant, Australia
My Journey with Cancer as a 39-Year-Old Husband and Father
Roxanne, Australia
I am a registered Nurse. I was 54 when I really started to feel something wasn’t right.
Dan, Australia
Diagnosis: High grade neuroendocrine gastric small cell carcinoma
Chris, Australia
My Story started in January 2023 when I stared feeling really unwell. I had abdominal pain, was going to the bathroom 10 to 12 times a day, and was tired all the time.
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