Life After Cancer: Picking Up the Pieces
“You put on a sort of brave face, stoicism through treatment… Treatment’s done — then it’s like, ‘I can crack on, get back to normal.’ But actually the phase afterwards is really difficult.” – Catherine, Princess of Wales, 2 July 2025, during a visit to Colchester Hospital. The day treatment ends, people expect celebration. But […]
Missing a Moment: Parenting Through Cancer
When cancer treatment forces you to miss your child’s school activities, performances, or family traditions, I know it can feel heartbreaking. Every time I missed a special moment with my kids during treatment, it felt like cancer was stealing more than my health. I later realised that every missed moment was another reminder of what […]
How to Talk to Your Child When They Ask About Death
After learning about a parent’s cancer diagnosis, many children will ask the brave and difficult question: “Will you die?” The moment my children asked if I was going to die will forever echo in my heart — the question that took my breath away and stilled the room. It often brings up fear in parents […]