Cancer Stories from Patients, Survivors & Caregivers
A connected and educated patient
is an empowered patient.
This platform offers the most in-depth cancer and patient stories out there. You can start by choosing cancer type or by popular cancer questions.
We know no two patients have the same journey, but people who’ve been through cancer treatment can help give you a sense of calm and control after a diagnosis. Learn from those who’ve already been through it.
FAQs curated by cancer survivors
- Diagnosis
- What were the 1st symptoms of Hodgkin’s lymphoma?
- How did you choose hospitals?
- Treatment
- What were the treatment options?
- Describe each cycle of chemotherapy
- What were the side effects?
- Quality of life
- How did you deal with the hair loss?
- What are the steps for fertility preservation?
Timelines by patients done with treatments

Cancer Stories
Start by choosing the stories here organized by cancer origin:
The Caregiver Perspective

- What should I be asking the doctor?
- How do I support my partner through treatment?
- How do we pay for this?
- What are the different kinds of cancer treatment?
Navigating Cancer Articles

- How can I deal with treatment side effects?
- How do I talk to my kids about cancer?
- Can we get pregnant after chemotherapy?
- How can I ask others for support?
Featured Patient Stories
Rach DiMare, Breast Cancer

Listen to Your Gut
“You’ve really got to listen to yourself, listen to your intuition, because that’s what will help you get through the process.”
Tylere Presley, Hodgkin Lymphoma

Be Kind to Yourself
“You’re not going to get anything done today. That’s okay.’”
Bruce Matthews, Prostate Cancer

Research Your Options
“Take your time, try to sort it out. There are so many options now for treatment. There’s not just a clearcut path of what you should do.”
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NOTE: Information on the site is not medical advice. It’s shared by our cancer community members.