Stories from people affected by cancer

Are mammograms reliable for diagnosing everybody? Tumours may be missed in dense breast tissue and when cancers begin far back in the breast.

Wobbles are real after a cancer diagnosis, but no one likes to talk about them. I would like to share some of the things that I and other women with a diagnosis have found helps us and I hope they can help you x

After treatment for breast cancer, I had no idea what type of exercise was best (or even safe) for me until I met the Move More Coordinator. Equally important, the group I joined has been a vital source of comradeship and shared understanding.

My personal journey through 4th stage cancer diagnosis and treatment and its impact on my identity and family relationships.

Cancer - Going from the depths of darkness to finding the light

With my mastectomy I lost my breast tissue, but gained some fear and courage. I learned to embrace the most simplistic pleasures in life which gave me back my body confidence.

A small fish lives a happy life in the ocean until one day something no one expected happened. This is a story about challenges related to cancer but also love and support as a tool for recovery.

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.

My story From Rage to Sage tells of the different feelings and emotions I had going through my cancer treatment. I hope it reassures someone just starting treatment that no matter what feelings they have that it’s OK, natural and by naming mine I have come to terms with over time.

Acknowledging the fear that exists for us all, but seeing the positive in each new day and finding ways to keep living our best life.

It’s important to be able to help – my story of becoming a Lead Volunteer with Macmillan Cancer Support.

Everyone has a breaking point and it is different for each of us.

This is the story of mine and my journey through it - to a good place.

Walking in Nature helped me to recognise that I had choice; to reclaim my identity; and to re-gain control of my life.

The importance of human connections: From feeling lost and unheard in my cancer experience to using my voice to support people affected by cancer.

How volunteering brought me comfort.

The importance of human connections: From feeling lost and unheard in my cancer experience to using my voice to support people affected by cancer.

When life gets turned upside down, love, family and friends will see you through. (Along with a sprinkling of prosecco!)

When life gets turned upside down, love, family and friends will see you through. (Along with a sprinkling of prosecco!)