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Cancer Stories

Knowing about other people’s personal experiences of cancer can be a source of support and inspiration when you or someone you love is going through cancer treatment. We speak to those people to share their inspiring real-life cancer stories with us.

Prostate Cancer

Fighting spirit: Jon Beard, who lost his wife and father to cancer, and has beaten prostate cancer himself.

Jon's Prostate Cancer Story

Breast Cancer

The story of Rhonda Smith-Simmon's health battles and why she encourages women to go for regular mammograms.

Rhonda's Breast Cancer Journey

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Stage 1 Breast Cancer

Josephine Little initially diagnosed with stage one breast cancer, 3 years later heard the words ' you have cancer' a second time.

Josephine's Breast Cancer Story

Li-Fraumeni Syndrome

Richard Caisey, rare cancer of connective tissues survivor, in his own words ‘I live every day to the fullest'.

Richard's Personal Story

Bladder Cancer

“Most men don’t want to go to the doctors for one reason or another. It could quite easily save your life.”

Robert's Cancer Journey

Testicular Cancer

Richard de Whittaker gained a new appreciation for life after surviving advanced testicular cancer.

Learn About Richard's Story

Our Happy Place on the Green

A Tribute to a Cherished Brother

The Green Family

The Mary-Jean Mitchell Green Ultrasound Suite was dedicated in 2012, and her name now oversees the new breast biopsy service made possible by the purchase of premium equipment including a new ultrasound system.

Meet Mary-Jane Mitchell

"I want to show my gratitude" - Sherlyn Swan-Caisey, multiple myeloma survivor.

"Cancer survivor - determined to help others" - Giovanna Watson, colon cancer survivor.

"Testicular cancer: survivor shares his story" - Richard de Whittaker, advanced testicular cancer survivor.

Phillippa's breast cancer journey - I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer through my mammogram. I had my radiation treatment at Bermuda cancer and Health Centre.

"Little family wear hearts on their sleeves" - Josephine Little initially diagnosed with stage one breast cancer, three years later heard the words ' you have cancer' a second time.

Ellen's breast cancer journey - I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of stage 1 Triple Negative breast cancer. It was the day before my 60th birthday.

"The story of my health battle" - our own Rhonda Smith-Simmons, stage 2 triple negative breast cancer survivor.

"Running Battle" - Fighting spirit: Jon Beard, who lost his wife and father to cancer, and has beaten prostate cancer himself.

Carmen's breast cancer journey - I was diagnosed with stage 2 triple negative breast cancer after my routine mammogram.

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