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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Curtis, 68
Awaiting treatment
United States of America

Like many others with cancer, my biggest fear throughout my cancer journey is that I might die. To overcome this fear, I pray to God to do His best miracle.

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John, 70
In remission
Canada

I thought the pain and urination problems were due to old age. It turned out to be for cancer.

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Rishabh, 42
Undergoing treatment
India

My biggest dream is to see my daughter grow up and be there during all her milestones. I want to be there to give her hand in marriage one day.

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Ranjit Profile
Ranjit, 58
Cancer-free
India

My advice is, don’t put off taking care of your health. Do everything you can, and you’ll feel better in the end, physically and mentally.

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Gerard Profile
Gerard, 59
Beaten cancer, no longer need treatment
Ireland

Be strong, ask questions from trusted sources, join a peer support network and stay otherwise fit and healthy.

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Benson Profile
Benson, 40
Completed treatment, not taking medication
United States of America

I never thought I could recover and even thought that I would be counting the days to die.

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Frank, 54
Never received treatment, no intention
Ireland

I have avoided treatment so far, but I feel optimistic.

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Michael, 71
Completed treatment, not taking medication
Ireland

It can be very hard at times to cope with everything but I used to think about the doctors and nurses that go to extraordinary lengths to look after us.

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Mack, 67
In remission
United Kingdom

People in the health profession are there to help. Keep your family and friends close.

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Bart, 58
Cancer-free
New Zealand

I just had to tell myself I was going to win, and I was going to beat this. There were dark days, but I kept relentlessly, annoyingly positive.

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Jasper, 64
In remission
United Kingdom

The ongoing mucus issues that I still have was something really unexpected that I wish I’d known before starting treatment.

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Jim, 65
Cancer-free
Singapore

I never thought I would be diagnosed with cancer, hence why I felt disappointed and confused at the sudden change of my life.

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