Stories
Stories are a powerful tool for communication, support, and building community.
Our story collection includes links to first hand accounts, digital stories, articles, comics, zines, anthologies and more. Click on the coloured tags to view by topic.
“Our stories are important. Our stories are sacred...and my story is sacred. Being able to connect with other queer people who have experienced cancer, it makes it feel like the experience is less isolating. ”
My sexual self
A digital story (video) from the Cancer’s Margins project about the effects of ovarian cancer treatment on feeling sexual & the experience of seeking support.
Navigating breast cancer as a LQBTIQ couple
This podcast episode features Mel & Riki's story of breast cancer treatment, body image changes & fertility decisions.
Mary Morgan: Radical, fierce & bold
QC co-founder Mary describes her personal healing, new community, & a reaffirmation of living fully despite her cancer diagnosis.
Caregiving & sarcoma
Arialle, a lesbian with stage IV uterine sarcoma, & her wife Tara share their cancer & caregiving journey.
Navigating care as a gender non-conforming lesbian
Gina's experience reveals the healthcare system’s lack of understanding & calls for more inclusive, queer-affirming care & support.
From misdiagnosis to mission
After Paula's colorectal cancer diagnosis, she became a tireless advocate based on her lived experience as a young Black lesbian.
Share your story
If you have a story you’d like to share (you can be anonymous or use a pseudonym) we would love to hear from you.