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. ”
Still here, still becoming: Cancer remapping my queer self
Rod Muriano’s short personal film is about survival, identity, grief, & becoming after a prostate cancer diagnosis.
“We walk through life in a different way”
San Diego journalist Jerry McCormick was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2025. He shares his experience as a gay Black man to advocate & educate.
Two times the cancer, one hell of a queer journey
Peter's experiences demonstrate the challenges of navigating a gendered cancer as a gay man & the importance of queer resilience.
Long live my happy head
Illustrator and comic-maker Gordon documents his experience with an inoperable & incurable brain tumour.
Surviving AIDS, facing cancer without community
Ross reflects on facing treatment alone, shaped by a lifetime of self-reliance & the lasting impact of the AIDS crisis.
Chatty guy talks cancer care and hope
Martin shares his journey & hope through his podcast exploring life, faith, & cancer care.
Early detection made all the difference
John was diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer, he stresses the importance of early detection.
Living openly through blood cancer
Scott explains the benefits of honest communication about your life, health & sexuality when you’re diagnosed with blood cancer.
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.