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. ”
Strength in spirit, medicine, & community
Chief Allan Polchies of Sitansisk First Nation in New Brunswick was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at 41.
Medical bias & missing the signs
As a young woman, Jennifer Trefzger was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer. Her diagnosis was a result of a surprise finding through routine bloodwork as part of her gender-affirming care.
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.