Stories of Cancer and Hope: Making space for the stories men keep hidden
Published 23 Feb 202639 sec watch
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While collecting stories for his book, Stories of Cancer and Hope, cancer survivor Kevin Donaghy discovered that the men he spoke to revealed thoughts and emotions about their cancer journeys that they had never shared with anyone else.
Whether you’ve faced cancer yourself or supported someone through it, discover powerful stories of resilience, courage, and hope, drawn from the real experiences of people living with cancer.
Design, video and audio production: Victoria Raw
Purchase your copy of Stories of Cancer and Hope at www.storiesofcancerandhope.co.uk
Every penny raised is donated to Maggie’s, a UK charity providing free practical and emotional support to people affected by cancer, and their loved ones.
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Stories of Cancer and Hope: How Maggie’s supports people every step of their cancer journey1 min 40 sec
Stories of Cancer and Hope: When treatment ends but the struggle doesn’t1 min 25 sec
Stories of Cancer and Hope: A story of hope encased in diamond rings1 min 17 sec
Stories of Cancer and Hope: Facing the silence in conversations about cancer1 min 8 sec
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