Explore this compilation of Stories from our community.

Nick Goodall

Nine years ago I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. Clinically, the odds were against me. I had total... Read More

Jan Mumford

Being diagnosed with cancer was a terrible shock because I was otherwise so well. My children were only... Read More

Kylie Draper

I am running the Sydney Morning Herald half marathon to raise awareness about GI cancer, as my Godmother... Read More

Gail Smith

In the past seven years, my family has been struck down by these ghastly cancers too many times.... Read More

Dan Kent

Dan Kent, 2017: Since turning 40 over 26 years ago I have had  an annual medical each October together... Read More

James Armstrong

My story starts with my Father; he was an Australian artist whose creativity inspired me. In 1970 he... Read More

Grant Baker

When my wife Branka was diagnosed with bowel cancer, she urged me to get tested to make sure... Read More

Julie Marker

Julie Marker, 2014: As a 3 times colon cancer survivor, I think the hardest thing was finding how to  contribute the... Read More

Joe Levin

I was serendipitously diagnosed with cancer. What does that mean ? Well I went to my local GP... Read More