Stories from people affected by cancer

These stories are about what really matters to people affected by cancer.

Scroll down to see the stories! You can also use the list on the left below to look for stories about particular topics.

These stories have all been created during our What Matters to You storytelling project, delivered in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support.

Shirley's Story: My journey of cancer treatment

Shirley’s story is about going through cancer treatment as a deaf person. On top of the challenge of chemotherapy, she had to deal with the challenge of shielding during COVID 19, but also found help with the Deaf Cancer Support group.
Katrina's story: My Hero Bonnie

My story is about my cancer journey, how my hero dog Bonnie saved my life and how the film Brave has special significance in my journey.
Eleni's story: Will I Still be the Same

The challenges of facing cancer through Covid as a deaf person. How I struggled to keep my identity during isolation and cancer treatment, and the realisation of how my own strength and connections with family, friends and the Deaf Cancer Support Group, help me continue. I am still me.