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Cancer? Who, Me? By Keely Freeman - #BCAMandMe - Jennifer Young
Cancer? Who, Me? By Keely Freeman - #BCAMandMe
My story of breast cancer diagnosis. I was getting undressed one evening, the same way I always get undressed. I slipped my bra strap off and somehow my hand brushed... Read more...
Take my breath away. By Juliet Vigurs - Jennifer Young
Take my breath away. By Juliet Vigurs
I used to think that I was a fortress, unbreakable, strong, one of those ‘don’t mess with women’ who didn’t always come across as an easy person, someone who was... Read more...
I am still here, and one day I won’t be. By Abigail Goswell - Jennifer Young
I am still here, and one day I won’t be. By Abigail Goswell
In my last article I introduced myself and explained a little about what makes me tick. I spoke about my family, my influences and some of the things I love.... Read more...
Going to School Bald by Sally Cornes - Jennifer Young
Going to School Bald by Sally Cornes
My name is Sally and I am 13 years old. It all started in March 2017 with a pain in my back. The pain came and went until one morning... Read more...
Sally's Pamper Night Routine - Jennifer Young
Sally's Pamper Night Routine
Sally is 13. She was diagnosed with Cancer (Ewings Sarcoma on her 7th rib) back in 2017, when she was sent to A&E after experiencing intense pain in her back. Since then she has... Read more...
Pamper Yourself for a Peaceful Mind by Keely Freeman - Jennifer Young
Pamper Yourself for a Peaceful Mind by Keely Freeman
Through all the emotional ups and downs of going through cancer and all the side effects of chemotherapy it can be difficult to keep yourself feeling human. My skin has... Read more...
We Define Brows, They Don't Define Us by Roberta Casanova - Jennifer Young
We Define Brows, They Don't Define Us by Roberta Casanova
Six words I never thought I would be excited to say?! I have a 5 O’Clock shadow! Yes! In a world where women pluck and wax and thread to achieve... Read more...
Thriving despite a diagnosis by Gail Donnan - Jennifer Young
Thriving despite a diagnosis by Gail Donnan
This is the first of a three-part blog which moves through a beautiful Cancer survivor’s journey of how she thrives and continues to build resilience using different complementary therapies and... Read more...
Bald Eyes by Laura Bailey - Jennifer Young
Bald Eyes by Laura Bailey
A bald head is synonymous with cancer treatment. Losing your hair is most people’s worst nightmare. I thought it would be mine. My relationship with hair loss turned out to... Read more...
Preventing Hair Loss During Treatment for Cancer: My Experience Using the Cold Cap by Leah Singh - Jennifer Young
Preventing Hair Loss During Treatment for Cancer: My Experience Using the Cold Cap by Leah Singh
Please note that this blog post consists of the experience of one individual, the beautiful Leah. Do not make any decisions about your cancer journey without consulting a medical professional.... Read more...
When I was little I wanted to go to the moon - Abigail Goswell - Jennifer Young
When I was little I wanted to go to the moon - Abigail Goswell
Hello, and welcome to this my first article for the Jennifer Young website. I am really pleased to be here to share my story and some snapshots of my life... Read more...
'I already know about mindfulness, but I wasn’t doing any of it.' By Melanie Oneill - Jennifer Young
'I already know about mindfulness, but I wasn’t doing any of it.' By Melanie Oneill
After a last minute, off the cuff, very eventful holiday in Miami seeing some of my wonderful family and meeting some lovely people, I partied hard for the first 5... Read more...