Stories of Cancer and Hope: When treatment ends but the struggle doesn’t
Published 23 Feb 20261 min 25 sec watch
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After cancer treatment ends, many people go from receiving extensive medical support to suddenly having very little. Kevin Donaghy - cancer survivor and author of Stories of Cancer and Hope - discusses how this sudden change can negatively affect both mental and physical health.
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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