Stories
Stories can offer connection, hope and practical wisdom. But for 2SLGBTQ+ people, those stories are hard to find, leaving many people feeling alone at the time they most need community.
That's why collecting and sharing our stories is a political act. When our lives and experiences go unseen, so do our needs. Sharing these stories makes us visible and helps build cancer care that sees all of us.
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. ”
What it’s really like being queer with cancer
Nancy Kelley reflects on the deeply disorienting & isolating experience of being queer in the cancer care system, where identity & gender expression are often sidelined or erased.
Living openly through blood cancer
Scott explains the benefits of honest communication about your life, health & sexuality when you’re diagnosed with blood cancer.
Creating the support I needed
Stewart (they/them) was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia as a young adult. Unable to find the support they needed, Stewart founded the UK LGBTQ+ cancer charity OUTpatients.
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.