Sam on joining the Young Person's Group
Sam, 25, was diagnosed with a germinoma brain tumour three years ago. Thankfully, he is now on other side of treatment. He comes to Maggie’s Nottingham for support in processing what he has been through.
Colton on finding emotional support at Maggie's
When Colton's wife, Amanda, died a year after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Colton was worried about how to help his teenage daughter, Saffron, as well as grieving himself. Talking to a Maggie's psychologist helped him to feel less overwhelmed.
Maxine on getting menopause support from other women at Maggie's
Maxine, 48, a schoolteacher from Airdrie, was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2024. She came to Maggie’s for support following a referral from her breast cancer nurse.
Priya on joining the menopause workshop at Maggie's
Priya, 40, from Nottingham, first came to Maggie’s two years ago when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Rebecca on making the difficult decision to remove her ovaries
After Rebecca was diagnosed with a hormone sensitive breast cancer, her treatment put her into early crash menopause with sudden and debilitating side effects.
Jo's story – our Bake and Brew turned out better than our wedding!
In April 2018 I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 38. You never think it’s going to happen to you. It was shocking, devastating and really frightening.
Cara on dealing with conflicted feelings and life with a stoma
Primary school teacher Cara was diagnosed with cervical cancer at just 33 years-old. Treatment was gruelling, leaving her with two stoma bags and such terrible sickness. She turned to Maggie's and describes the support as "exactly what I needed".
Stephen on managing the side effects and mental impact of prostate cancer
When I hit my 50s, the GP told me I needed to start coming in for an MOT to check everything’s working alright.