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Alice-May Purkiss

Alice-May Purkiss

Alice-May Purkiss is a writer from London who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015

  • Location: London, United Kingdom
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Overview:

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, aged 26, she strives to make life better for others who are floored by a cancer diagnosis.

She also writes extensively about mental health and reads too many books.

Articles By Alice-May Purkiss

How Weight Lifting Helped Me Discover My Inner Strength after Cancer

4 Minutes
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Young woman explaining to sheepish friend why unsolicited advice is unhelpful

“Say What?!” How to Nip Unwanted Cancer Advice in the Bud

9 Minutes
By Alice-May Purkiss
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Young woman in hospital bed thinking about difficult health decisions

Facing Unexpected Fertility Decisions after My Cancer Diagnosis

7 Minutes
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5 Mindful ways to Practice Self-Care Online

6 Minutes
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Young woman sitting under a tree reading stories to help her escape cancer trauma

How Storytelling Helped Me Through My Cancer Diagnosis

4 Minutes
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A Letter to Myself: 5 Years After My Cancer Diagnosis

4 Minutes
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