Very Important Cancer Conversations
Very Important Cancer Conversations is about hearing real stories from people who have been affected by cancer in Suffolk and north east Essex. No matter your screening or diagnosis journey your experiences are valuable and can make a difference.
Whether you have had a personal experience or supported someone through theirs, your voice matters here. Your story can inspire and support others who might be experiencing something similar.
If you would like to share your story please reach out, we are listening.
Why we’re collecting stories
- We’re gathering real experiences to help improve cancer care and support in Suffolk and North East Essex.
- Your story helps us understand what matters to people in our community.
- We may use anonymised quotes in reports, events, or service planning.
For more on how we use and store your data, please see our Privacy Notice
To find out more about our work, please get in touch with Kerrie Barker, k.barker4@uos.ac.uk
This piece of work is live until October 2025
Share your story with us and let's start having Very Important Cancer Conversations today
We’d love to hear your story.
Your experience could inspire and support someone else going through a similar journey.
You could use the prompts below to help shape your story:
- Include the type of screening (if relevant).
- The year it took place.
- Explain why you chose to get screened and describe your experience, including how you felt before, during, and after.
- Mention any challenges or surprises and offer tips or encouragement for others who might be hesitant about getting screened.
No matter your screening or diagnosis journey, your experiences are valuable and can make a difference. Your story could inspire and support someone else!
Please avoid using names or personal details to help protect everyone’s privacy.
All submissions will be reviewed, and a member of the team will be in touch with you privately. We may edit it slightly for clarity or length, but we’ll always check with you first.
(Please note that the text in the submission box refers to asking a question, but you can share anything here it does not have to be a question.)
Who's Listening
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If you would like to be kept informed about this project and other health and care issues in Suffolk and North East Essex, why not join the conversation by registering on Let's Talk SNEE?
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