Meet Gill Gill (she/her) - British Diagnosed in 2020- Stage 3 Rectal Cancer Gill's video shares her story of hope after rectal cancer and what has worked for her in moving forward in her life after cancer. Gill was diagnosed in 2020 with stage 3 Rectal Cancer, aged 40. Gill's diagnosis came out of the blue, and lead to months of treatment - chemotherapy, radiotherapy and then major surgery. All of this whilst being a mum to three young children. During treatment, Gill found t

Check out our 10 minute gentle guided Pilates class for those who have finished cancer treatment. This gentle 10 minute Pilates class is designed for those returning to exercise after cancer treatment. Lead by Pilates instructor Chloe from The Body People . The session will focus on stretching and strengthening the back, waist, shoulders, hips and legs. The video covers simple and cancer safe Pilates moves that can be done at home to strengthen the body. No special equipment

Meet Leanne Pero Founder of Black Women Rising Leanne (She/her) - Black British Diagnosed in 2016 - Aged 30 - Stage 3 Breast Cancer The world I want begins within me. The way you speak to yourself matters. Never let your fear decide your fate. Check out Leanne's guide to rebuilding body image after cancer. At the age of 30, just months after my mum had finished treatment for breast cancer for the second time, I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. I had a double maste

Meet Dani Binnington Founder of @healthywholeme Dani (She/her) - European/white Diagnosed in 2013 - aged 33 - Triple negative breast cancer With every day, in every way, I am becoming healthier and stronger. Check out Dani's guide to menopause after cancer and how to create your own positive menopause experience. The menopause conversation is really shifting – we’re all talking about it a lot more and most of us have a much better understanding of the benefits of HRT, along

Meet Monika Siemicka Specialist dietician Monika (She/her) - White I am learning. I am grateful. I am brave. Nutrition can play a really big role, not only during cancer treatment, but afterwards too. "Trying to figure out what you feel like eating whilst also getting lots of information from well-meaning friends and family, not to mention what’s on social media, can leave your head spinning." So I just wanted to post a few words here to say that firstly, it’s ok to be confu

Meet Georgina Georgina (she/her) - Greek Cypriot origin, born and raised in East London Diagnosed in 2019 - Breast Cancer I am loved. I can do it. I am worthy. In November 2018 I was diagnosed with breast cancer and within 9 months I’d had a lumpectomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Chewed up and spat out in a way which sent shockwaves through so many aspects of my life, my world post cancer has been many things: Confusion – Things change when you’ve had cancer and I strug

Meet Kate Moyle Founder of @katemoyletherapy / Wellness Sessions podcast Kate (She/Her) - White British Sexual & Relationship Psychotherapist Accredited Member of COSRT & Registered by UKCP and EFS & ESSM Certified Psycho-Sexologist . I am thoughtful, I am strong, I am curious. Check out Kate's four step guide to approach sex and intimacy after cancer. Sex after cancer is something that is left out of the conversation. Individuals don't know what to ask and cancer care te

Meet Sarah Newman Cancer & Exercise Rehabilitation coach from Get Me Back Sarah (She/her) Diagnosed 2018 - Cervical Cancer Check out Sarah's guide to starting at home strength training after cancer treatment. Sarah Newman, exercise specialist from Get Me Back , guides you through some at home, strength building exercises safe for use after cancer treatment. Exercise is recommended and hugely important for most people living with and beyond cancer, at all stages of care – t

Meet Lauren Murrell CEO/CO-Founder of skincare brand @bysarahlondon Lauren (She/her) - British Diagnosed in 2012 - Acute Myeloid Leukaemia I am brave. I am courageous. I am a survivor. Check out Lauren's guide to caring for your skin after cancer treatment. Treatment for aggressive leukaemia left Lauren with fragile skin that would shed like a snake's. Lauren's sister Sarah developed her own innovative, natural blends designed to soothe, repair and rebalance her skin's upset

Meet Leanne Pero Founder of Black Women Rising Leanne (She/her) - Black British Diagnosed in 2016 - Aged 30 - Stage 3 Breast Cancer The world I want begins within me. The way you speak to yourself matters. Never let your fear decide your fate. For me, rebuilding my body image after cancer was more about my mental wellbeing than my physical wellbeing. At the age of 30, just months after my mum had finished treatment for breast cancer for the second time, I was diagnosed with

Life after cancer treatment can be an isolating time and one where you might expect friends to continue to offer support. But what happens if they don’t? How can we navigate this process to move forward? We all expect friendships to naturally drift apart throughout our lives, as busy schedules take over and we discover we have less in common. We usually aren’t hurt by this gradual filtering process, but losing friends because of a cancer diagnosis just hits different. Friends

You are not alone if you find that your pre-diagnosis goals and visions no longer align with who you are after treatment ends. Once you have had a cancer diagnosis it can be difficult to visualise a future for yourself that doesn’t involve cancer. It is important to give yourself permission to be hopeful about the possibilities your future holds and take some time to consider what your new story might be. One way of doing this is practising visualisation. Using the power of y

It is important after cancer treatment to take time for yourself to focus on where you want to be and setting achievable, meaningful goals will help you to get there. Breaking down bigger goals into flexible weekly and monthly activities is a great way to work towards a bigger plan. At the start of each month, the Life after Cancer community meets up for a goal-setting workshop where we clarify our focus and goals for the month. If you are unable to attend our goal-setting w