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, 67
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, 69
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, 41
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, 57
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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Stewart, 59
Awaiting treatment
Ireland

I didn’t have any symptoms. I went for a medical check and it was found that my PSA count was high.

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Archer, 67
Undergoing treatment
United Kingdom

It takes a while for everything to sink in. But with time, you start to accept it, then the fear slowly goes away.

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Hermel, 67
In remission
Canada

I had no problems accepting my verdict and made the best of it.

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Cary, 70
Undergoing treatment
Canada

Through research and talking to my doctors, I realized death was not imminent.

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Harold, 63
In remission
Canada

Try to stay positive, the doctor really does know what they are doing.

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David, 69
In remission
Canada

I am deliberately guardedly optimistic to avoid depression.

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John, 60
Undergoing treatment
United States of America

Psychotherapy was particularly useful for me. It’s really the only thing that's keeping me going.

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Jimmy, 64
Cancer-free
Ireland

Do know that life is still good, just different. You are still the same person, but you have to do things a little differently.

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