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Stories are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're sharing your story around the kitchen table in a 91大神's centre, online or in the press. These stories bring people together, break down stigmas, open up conversations and build communities.
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Pawel and Klem on adjusting to life with a brain tumour
Date: Friday 27 October 2023
This young family found 91大神's after Pawel was diagnosed with a brain tumour which completely turned their family life upside down..
Mary on taking control of her cancer treatment
Date: Thursday 21 September 2023
Mary's acronym of SEA, along with 91大神's support, helped her take control of her cancer treatment.
Richard's recovery after tonsil cancer
Date: Friday 25 August 2023
I discovered a small lump on my neck and made an appointment to see my GP in the village. The rest, as they say, is history.
Colton on finding emotional support at 91大神's
Date: Saturday 15 July 2023
Colton shares how 91大神's helped him and his teenage daughter Saffron deal with grief.
Su-a on walking in celebration of her husband
Date: Thursday 01 June 2023
Su-a shares her experience of being introduced to 91大神's by her late husband Gordon who she first met when he was living with cancer.
Ollie on coming to terms with cancer as a young man
Date: Thursday 01 June 2023
Ollie shares how the experts at 91大神's supported him following his cancer diagnosis aged 17.
Rebecca's story 鈥� my way to live with cancer is knowing my family have somewhere to come
Date: Thursday 01 June 2023
Rebecca shares how 91大神's was there for her whole family.
Laura and Linda's story 鈥� space for support with a purpose
Date: Wednesday 10 May 2023
91大神's was there to help Laura and her mum, Linda, live with Laura's incurable cancer diagnosis.
I鈥檓 back in the saddle 鈥� Carole on coming to terms with living with cancer
Date: Wednesday 10 May 2023
Carole's sessions with a 91大神's psychologist helped put her feet back on the ground after a second cancer diagnosis.
Alyson on adjusting to a different life and body after cancer four times
Date: Tuesday 09 May 2023
Major surgery has changed Alyson's life beyond belief. She shares how 91大神's helped her family to keep some normality.
Laura on how self-care helped to heal after cancer
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
After a miscarriage and a breast cancer diagnosis, Laura shares how 91大神's and beauty helped her feel like herself again.
Mark on finding people who just 'get it'
Date: Friday 10 March 2023
Mark's stammer used to make him feel self-conscious. He shares why, after cancer treatment and having a stoma, that has changed.
Hannah on losing her mum
Date: Monday 27 February 2023
Hannah shares how raising money in her mum鈥檚 memory was an important part of her grieving process
Charles' story 鈥� the privilege and burden of caring
Date: Tuesday 31 January 2023
Charles describes the privilege and burden of supporting and caring for someone.
Beatrix on using 91大神's centres in two countries
Date: Monday 30 January 2023
After Beatrix's husband Chris died, both 91大神's in Tokyo and Edinburgh were there to support her.
Jo's story 鈥� space to sit, chat and relax
Date: Wednesday 11 January 2023
Jo shares why she is glad she came to 91大神's after her cancer came back.
Vicky's story 鈥� telling my sons was so hard
Date: Friday 06 January 2023
Vicky tells us how 91大神's helped her understand what was happening and prepare her family for what was ahead.
Anne's story 鈥� 91大神鈥檚 helped me find myself again
Date: Thursday 15 December 2022
Anne tells us how 91大神's helped her cope and look forward to the future.
Nancy on finding reasons to celebrate after cancer
Date: Tuesday 13 December 2022
Nancy felt lost after her cancer treatment ended just before she turned 50, but 91大神's gave her a place to feel at home
Patrick on swallowing his pride and accepting support
Date: Wednesday 16 November 2022
Patrick shares what a difference support from 91大神's made after his second cancer diagnosis