Cancer affects everyone differently

While every journey is unique, learning how others cope with cancer can offer comfort, inspiration and a sense of solidarity.

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N, 59
Cancer-free
Canada

I woke up one morning and I said out loud, “I’m going to be ok.” I was then determined to succeed at getting through this.

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Cristina, 46
Undergoing treatment
Colombia

Looking ahead, I just want all of this to end so I can go back to being the woman I was before. I plan to finish my treatment and return to work.

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Ornella, 43
Cancer-free
Colombia

Throughout my journey to recovery, my biggest fear was my loved ones suffering because of me, and seeing my parents and siblings sad.

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Carlie, 50
In remission
Australia

Always, in everything in life, but especially this journey, back yourself. If you don’t back you, nobody else will. You back yourself, and you’ll have a whole army standing beside you.

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Eve, 42
Undergoing treatment
Ireland

To those on their cancer journey, I'd say that every journey is unique.

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Belsy, 46
Cancer-free
Colombia

I thought I would not be able to cope with the diagnosis. Still, with perseverance, I could get through it.

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Lena, 45
Cancer-free
Singapore

Today, I feel thankful and optimistic.

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Melissa, 54
In remission
Australia

The most common thing is that family seems to think that if your cancer is low grade, low stage, you’re cured and life is able to go back to normal.

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Cherie, 63
In remission
United States of America

Having cancer motivated me to quit my job, which previously left me unhappy and gave me a lot of stress. I wanted to spend my time better with people I love instead.

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Nahilys, 45
Cancer-free
Colombia

I went through a hard situation. I lasted a year with my breast rupture, and even then I was not afraid nor did I get discouraged.

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Gail, 64
Awaiting treatment
United Kingdom

Personally, I’m looking forward to booking a nice holiday after treatment. I like working as it takes my mind off the situation.

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Veronica, 43
Cancer-free
United States of America

My biggest aspiration is to be an advocate for breast cancer screening and help other ladies with breast cancer understand their cancer better and make more informed decisions.

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