Survivors Stories and Testimonials

The Cayman Islands Cancer Society encounters new cancer survivors each week, many of whom have useful words of advice and support for others who have been newly diagnosed or are currently going through cancer treatment.

If you’re in search of information on the personal experience of cancer, or are just in need of renewed inspiration to continue the fight, browse through some of what the cancer survivors in the Cayman Islands have to say. If you would like to submit your own survivor’s story, or testimonial of how the Cancer Society has helped you, please e-mail us. 

Survivor Stories

Together we can, and are, beating cancer.

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Survivor Stories

Marlene Smith

As published in the Cayman Reporter July 18, 2014 Marlene With faith and humour she survived The Lions Club of Grand Cayman [...]

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Survivor Stories

Anthony Walton

“I don’t have the time.” “It’s too expensive.” “I’m afraid of what I might find out.” “I’m fine.” “It’s no big deal, [...]

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Survivor Stories

HPV: De-stigmatising Prevention

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is now a well-established cause of cervical cancer and there is growing evidence of HPV being a relevant [...]

Survivor Stories Testimonial Stories

Cindy Oostvogels – paying it forward

In November 2019 Cindy Oostvogels felt a tiny lump, the size of a frozen pea under her right breast. She booked an [...]

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Survivor Stories

Heather Lockhart, ACC-ICF

The Thrive Mindset – STAYING POSITIVE IN TOUGH TIMES. Heather shares her journey and success strategies for staying positive. Download Here [...]

Survivor Stories Videos

Anita Smith

Listen and learn about Anita Smith and her story on how she survived endometrial and ovarian cancer.   [...]

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Survivor Stories

Jerry Frazier

As Presented at the 2015 Survivors’ Dinner Life Is A Gift Tony Robbins once said, “Life is a gift, and it offers [...]

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News Survivor Stories

Survivor Stories: Simone Ross – Kidney Cancer Survivor

Late March 2019, during a very busy weekend I experienced three episodes of haematuria (blood in my urine) over a three-day period, [...]

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Awareness Events Survivor Stories

Honouring Derek Larner

Yesterday the Cayman community learned that Mr. Derek Larner, running coach and enthusiast passed away from pancreatic cancer.  Derek was an integral [...]

Testimonial Stories

Read the testimonials of the people who are standing side by side with their loved ones.