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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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 Profile
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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Stewart, 60
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, 68
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, 68
In remission
Canada

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

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Cary Profile
Cary, 71
Undergoing treatment
Canada

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

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