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We have collected a few stories and poems from lesbians who have experienced breast cancer. We would also be interested in your story and stories from partners, family  and friends. If you are interested in contributing, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 

Judy's story
' ... Ten years on and life is as good as it gets and we are still there for each other. I am aware that some lesbian women may not have such a positive experience ...'

 

Lyn's story
'... She confirmed my thoughts. It was cancer and about 15mm in size. From then on I felt somewhat relieved that I knew and then began planning how to get rid of the rotten beast ...'

 

The birth of Phoenix Breast Feather
'... Then, as I lay under the large, computerised machinery which delivered the carefully calculated zaps of radiation to my wounded left side, it came to me clearly – I would use feathers in my healing visualisation ...'

 

Helga's Valentine Jellies
'... Now I am staring at our double bed and there, nestled like so many pale pink jellies freshly tipped out of their moulds, are prostheses ...'

 Lisa's Story - Cancer Sucks!
Lisa shares her journey with secondary breast cancer
 

 
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