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.

Jenni's Story: Swimming with Sharks

My piece creatively explores the physical sensations and emotional impact of my treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia, which coincided with the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. I created it to 'bear witness' to my own experience; by describing one of the darkest, most difficult moments, and the fragile threads of hope that seemed to emerge from this lowest ebb.
Nikole's Story: You're Too Young

A story about stress, love, and happiness, all rolled in together. Centred around a breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 28!
Jayne's Story: Move More

My cancer treatment during COVID brought exhaustion and isolation. With the help of my Move More friends, I finally began to feel understood and ready to be myself again.
Mhairi's Story: Just Keep Moving

Every cancer is different, everyone is an individual and in a world of “one size fits all” tick boxes the challenge is to just keep going…