Hearing about the experiences of others can motivate, educate and inspire. It can also build compassion and understanding – as well as giving hope and support to others who may be going through a difficult time. You may have seen stories of people affected by cancer in your local newspaper or in our recent advertising campaigns.

All this helps us to connect with the public and communicate the progress being made in cancer research. By sharing your stories you help us continue to save lives.

Cancer affects all different kinds of people and we're really keen to hear from people of all ages and all walks of life.

• You may be living with cancer.
• You may be the parent or guardian of a child who has survived cancer.
• You may have lost a close relative.

"I found reading about the experiences of other women helped me through those scary days and I hope other women find I can, in turn, help them too."

Emma Freeborn, diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005

Share your story and make a difference.

Ways you can help

There are many ways you can share your story and help Cancer Research UK. You could:

• Talk to your local or national media (newspapers, radio, TV and magazines).
• Appear in a Cancer Research UK advert, fundraising mailing, or on our website.
• Speak in person to members of staff, volunteers, potential supporters and even politicians.
• Review material for people with cancer and their friends and families, and give us your opinion and suggestions.
• Have your say on our advertising and campaigns.

Simply fill in our form and share your story.

It's up to you how much you get involved

You may want to do just one thing or you might be keen to get involved in lots of areas. Either way, sharing your story will have a big impact.

Cancer Research UK will contact you if we receive a request that you may be able to help with. You will always have the option to say no to a particular request.

We also understand that your circumstances may change and that over time you might wish to become more or less involved. Please stay in touch and let us know.