“Not beyond us” – Recognizing World Cancer Day

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) has organized today, February 4th, as World Cancer Day. This year’s theme: “Not beyond us.” It’s about highlighting that solutions to cancer are within our reach. Awareness is not beyond us. Prevention is not beyond us. And a cure is not beyond us. The UICC is encouraging everyone to take a positive and proactive approach in the fight against cancer by working towards these four goals:

  • Choosing healthy lives
  • Delivering early detection
  • Achieving treatment for all
  • Maximizing quality of life

You can become part of the World Cancer Day effort and raise awareness about what needs to be done. Whether it’s at an individual, community, governmental or global level, you can help in the fight. Visit the World Cancer Day website to learn how to get involved.

What are PatientsLikeMe members sharing about their journeys with cancer?

PatientsLikeMe member Glow4life was diagnosed with lung cancer (adenocarcinoma) this past June, and her story is a testament to never losing hope. She recently shared her experiences in an interview, and she spared no details in describing her challenges. Despite her terminal diagnosis, four rounds of chemotherapy and the sudden loss of her husband, Glow4life has remained positive, and she’s learned to take every day as it comes and live in the moment. Learn about her journey and how she shares love and hope whenever she can.

“Hope won’t make it happen” is Phil’s (PhillyH) personal motto in life. She’s a PatientsLikeMe member who hails from Northampton in the United Kingdom and was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2012. Ever since then, she’s been learning to live with the ups and downs of her condition. She recently shared her experiences in an interview with us, everything from the reaction she had after her blunt diagnosis to her treatment decisions and son’s new tattoo. Phil also shared her thoughts on what every person who has just been diagnosed with lung cancer should know. As she says, “If you don’t know, you can’t do” – read about her lung cancer journey.

Meet Vickie, a PatientsLikeMe member who has survived cancer not once, but twice. She’s sharing her story, from diagnosis to survivorship, during Lung Cancer Awareness Month. She spoke about her reaction to getting diagnosed, the anxiety filled months leading up to surgery and what recovery was like post-operation. Learn about her journey.

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