A "cancer journeyer" is a term that beautifully captures the profound and transformative experience of navigating cancer. This journey encompasses every phase—diagnosis, treatment, and beyond—highlighting the physical, emotional, and psychological resilience required. It recognizes the strength and courage of those who face cancer, honoring their unique stories and the powerful journeys they undertake.

At The Cancer Journeyer, our mission is to empower and support those affected by cancer, including patients, their families, and friends. We provide a platform that offers valuable resources, shares inspirational stories, and fosters a community built on strength, hope, and resilience. Through our efforts, we aim to honor the unique journeys of all those impacted by cancer, providing the support needed for each phase of their experience.

My journey

At age 22, while living in Paris, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. During my chemotherapy treatments, I launched my production company, immersing myself in work. Just two months after initially successful treatment, a new lump was discovered. Emotionally and physically exhausted, I refused further conventional treatments and explored alternative medicine. After a year and a half of various cancer diets and alternative healing methods, the tumor on my neck had grown to the size of an orange. Realizing my limit, I reconnected with the hospital.

I underwent various protocols of chemotherapy and radiotherapy for over a year, supplementing my treatments with natural therapies, particularly Ayurveda. Following a stem cell transplant in the summer of 2012, I was finally in remission.

In 2017, while living in London, I experienced a relapse. An immediate round of chemotherapy was followed by another high-dose therapy and stem cell transplant. To minimize the chance of another relapse, doctors recommended a six-month antibody treatment, which I successfully completed in the summer of 2018.

Recently, I was diagnosed with MDS, a disorder caused by dysfunctional blood cells, often a result of excessive chemotherapy or radiotherapy. I am currently preparing for an allogeneic stem cell transplant, the only known cure for this condition.