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

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

9 Minutes

By Alice-May Purkiss

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4 Tips to Manage Relationships After a Cancer Diagnosis

4 Minutes

By Alice-May Purkiss

A woman wearing headphones sits peacefully with a cat, embodying self-care and mindfulness in a digital space.

5 Mindful ways to Practice Self-Care Online

6 Minutes

By Alice-May Purkiss

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A Letter to Myself: 5 Years After My Cancer Diagnosis

4 Minutes

By Alice-May Purkiss

Facing Unexpected Fertility Discussions after My Cancer Diagnosis

Facing Unexpected Fertility Decisions after My Cancer Diagnosis

7 Minutes

By Alice-May Purkiss

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How Cancer Changed Me as a Person

5 Minutes

By Alice-May Purkiss

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

How Storytelling Helped Me Through My Cancer Diagnosis

4 Minutes

By Alice-May Purkiss

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How to Cope with Grief, Loss, and Survivor’s Guilt after Cancer

4 Minutes

By Alice-May Purkiss

Woman working out in the gym

How Weight Lifting Helped Me Discover My Inner Strength after Cancer

4 Minutes

By Alice-May Purkiss

Woman concerned about triggering cancer awareness month content on social media closing lid of laptop computer

Managing Mixed Emotions with Cancer Awareness Months

By Alice-May Purkiss