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Lauradelly, Mexico
Mi mundo se puso de cabeza a los 30 años.Tuve que frenar mis sueños y pensé que la gente sería empática con mi situación, pero no fue así.
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.
Michael, Australia
July 2024, I presented to the emergency department with a pin in my lower side and thought it may be kidney related.
Jo, Australia
Diagnosed with PNETs with Liver Metastases
Cassie, Australia
I had a big, random pain episode (we thought it was a cyst on my ovaries that had burst) that landed me in hospital.
Lauren, Australia
My name is Lauren and in September 2024 I was diagnosed with stage 4, high grade neuroendocrine carcinoma.
Dee, Australia
They found my original tumour incidentally. I had absolutely no awareness that I was walking around with a rare tumour inside and that I was essentially like a ticking time bomb.
Fang Ting, Taiwan, Province of China
Fang Ting Chou shares her journey with neuroendocrine carcinoma, highlighting her diagnosis, treatments, and lessons learned while founding the Taiwan NET Patient Association.
Sarah, Egypt
At first, I thought it was the end, but I discovered that the journey wasn't over yet. Along the way, I learned that not every cancer fighter has someone to lean on, so I decided to be that support...
Noha, Egypt
"Cancer turned my world upside down, but I was the one who chose what that change would be. In the midst of the pain, I managed to find my true self and achieve the old dream I’ve always wanted. This...
Lorena, Mexico
Yo siempre fui una mujer muy deportista, no tomo, no fumo y encontré una bolita en mi mama.
Aqmar, Singapore
Cancer turned my world upside down and made me feel different, but it taught me independence and confidence by helping me rely less on others.
Adam, Singapore
Cancer is a tough battle, but not impossible. I learned that social and emotional well-being are crucial in managing the disease and recovery, as they helped me in my own journey.
Eddie, Singapore
Cancer turned my world upside down by forcing me to battle three different cancers at the same time — but instead of retreating, I found strength in faith and purpose in helping others.
Amaliah, Singapore
Cancer turned my world upside down when I learned I needed a hysterectomy at just 37 — but early detection saved my life and allowed me to go back to being a present, healthy mother.
Ellil, Singapore
Cancer turned my world upside down by stripping away the life I once knew, but it pushed me to rise stronger and become a beacon of hope for others.
Rozita, Singapore
Cancer consumed me with fear & exhaustion, but it guided me towards a network of people who helped rebuild my confidence, resilience, and hope for the future.
Ahd, Egypt
Cancer intertwined my life and home; as my mother battled it alongside my grandmother, I found purpose volunteering, becoming a source of hope and support for others.
Person with a lived experience, Mexico
El cáncer puso mi mundo patas arriba...
Person with a lived experience, Mexico
El cáncer puso mi mundo patas arriba porque cambio mi vida laboral y personal.
Person with a lived experience, Mexico
El cáncer puso mi mundo patas arriba...
Person with a lived experience, Mexico
El cáncer puso mi mundo patas arriba...
Person with a lived experience, Mexico
Mi vida era normal hasta que recibí la noticia de mi cáncer...
person with a lived experience, Mexico
Mi mundo cambio totalmente porque cambio mi vida diaria, sin trabajo, mi forma de comer, la rutina diaria.
Person with a lived experience, Mexico
El cáncer puso mi mundo patas arriba...