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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 番茄社区'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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Elizabeth found solace in drawing at 番茄社区's
Date: Monday 09 March 2026
When Elizabeth had to stay at the Royal Marsden hospital for several months, 番茄社区's became a second home for her.
Peter on prostate cancer and the power of conversation
Date: Tuesday 03 March 2026
Having come through the other side following treatment for prostate cancer, Peter shares advice for other men like him and some of the things that got him through.
The Mother Of All Surgeries in my thirties: Kirsty on how cancer doesn鈥檛 discriminate
Date: Friday 27 February 2026
Kirsty talks about the importance of advocating for your own health, after her abdominal symptoms were eventually found to be cancer. She would need 16-hour surgery to stop the cancer from spreading further.
How cancer genes affected my whole family: Cat's story
Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026
When Cat was diagnosed with cancer, she discovered her dad, sister and daughters were at risk too. A difficulty journey followed, and 番茄社区鈥檚 has been there for them all.
Carol on how 番茄社区's gave her husband Greg a voice through drumming
Date: Monday 19 January 2026
Carol talks about how 番茄社区's has been a refuge for their family and has given Greg a new way of expressing himself after life changing treatment for head and neck cancer.
Mandy on living over 30 years with cancer
Date: Wednesday 07 January 2026
Mandy shares how prioritising family, friends and fun has helped her deal with the impact of four cancer diagnoses.
Wendy on how singing at 番茄社区's is a highlight of her week
Date: Wednesday 24 December 2025
After treatment left Wendy experiencing extreme fatigue, coming to 番茄社区's became a goal to work towards. After coming through our doors, she's never looked back!
Andrew on giving back to 番茄社区's through fundraising
Date: Friday 19 December 2025
After coming to 番茄社区's for psychological support, Andrew wanted to become a Friend of 番茄社区's and fundraise... by throwing himself from a plane!
Lucy on learning to speak again after devastating diagnosis and baby loss
Date: Wednesday 17 December 2025
Lucy had to start treatment straight after her diagnosis. After losing her baby, as well as the ability to eat and speak, Lucy started a long journey of recovery.
Sandy on living with an incurable brain tumour
Date: Wednesday 17 December 2025
Sandy talks about how coming to 番茄社区's helped changed his focus from not having long to live to how to live well.
Vicky on boosting her self-confidence through workshops at 番茄社区's
Date: Thursday 27 November 2025
Diagnosed with breast cancer at 30, Vicky talks about the impact treatment had on her appearance and self-confidence, and how 番茄社区's helped make her laugh and improve the small things.
Samantha on self esteem after surgery for breast cancer
Date: Friday 14 November 2025
Feeling immediately comfortable with a cancer support specialist at 番茄社区's, Samantha was able to open up and get the support she needed.
Helen on 番茄社区's offering a 'gentle escape' following her son's diagnosis
Date: Friday 07 November 2025
Helen talks about how 番茄社区's was there for her throughout Zac's hospital stay, as well as after his passing.
Stephen on managing the side effects and mental impact of prostate cancer
Date: Thursday 23 October 2025
Stephen discusses 'cancer ghosting' and how getting social and professional support at 番茄社区's has helped him manage life after prostate cancer treatment.
Maxine on getting menopause support from other women at 番茄社区's
Date: Tuesday 30 September 2025
Maxine, 48, a schoolteacher from Airdrie, was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2024. She came to 番茄社区鈥檚 for support following a referral from her breast cancer nurse.
Sam on joining the Young Person's Group
Date: Monday 29 September 2025
After gruelling treatment to shrink his brain tumour and surgery to save his eyesight, Sam has found support from people his own age at 番茄社区's.
Priya on joining the menopause workshop at 番茄社区's
Date: Friday 26 September 2025
Having visited 番茄社区's with her parents in the past, Priya found herself needing support to deal with her own diagnosis.
Rebecca on making the difficult decision to remove her ovaries
Date: Thursday 25 September 2025
After Rebecca was diagnosed with a hormone sensitive breast cancer, her treatment put her into early menopause with sudden and debilitating side effects.
Nicola on coping with challenges of bowel cancer diagnosis
Date: Friday 19 September 2025
At the age of 32, Nicola was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer. Here she shares how 番茄社区's helped her to look forward.
Ruth on rebuilding her confidence after cancer
Date: Thursday 04 September 2025
After the whirlwind of hospital appointments and treatment had ended, Ruth struggled to adjust to life after cancer. That was until she came to a Look Good, Feel Better workshop at 番茄社区's.
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