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Patient story: ‘We should take charge of our health’

This patient story explores the experience of a respondent with a rare cancer, who felt there wasn’t enough information available.

Patient story: ‘I had to advocate for myself’

This respondent shares her story of adjusting to life with her diagnosis and the need to seek more information.

Patient story: ‘I was operated on within two weeks of my diagnosis’

This patient story details how one respondent was impressed with the speed of her surgery.

Patient story: ‘The diagnosis came three years after my symptoms appeared’

This patient story shares the experience of one respondent who lived with symptoms for three years before receiving a diagnosis.

Patient story: ‘I knew I could trust the whole team’

This patient story highlights the value of multidisciplinary care and the positive effect it has.

Patient story: ‘I took charge of my own care’

This patient story highlights the importance of communication and sharing relevant information.

Patient story: ‘I wish I hadn’t looked it up on the internet’

This patient story highlights the need for improved information sharing and support.

Bringing All.Can’s vision to Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan

All.Can International CEO Eduardo Pisani outlines All.Can’s submission to Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, and its potential to generate positive change in cancer care across Europe.

The psychological impact of cancer: a Canadian perspective

All.Can member Amy Jones writes about the psychological impact of cancer and the need for improved for psychological support.