Big Little Things: In cancer, the small things make a big impact
Little things can be a big deal when you are living with or treating cancer. Sometimes the small things are the most powerful.
Big Little Things is what you hold on to when times are tough; those moments when we realise it’s often the little things that mean the most. For some, it might be abstract, for others, incredibly tangible: a good prognosis, a favorite song, or hearing that a patient is going to their dream concert.
Little things can have a big and unexpected impact on people living with cancer. A kind word from a caregiver, a helping hand from family or a stranger using considerate language to overcome stigma can mean the world.
We want to celebrate these Big Little Things with the aspiration that, by sharing these personal mementos and stories, we will help others reflect on their own journeys and bring the community even closer.
Little things can feel big when you are living with cancer. We want to help people experience more.
Disclaimer: Individual experiences may vary.
Sharing the Big Little Things dear to people within the cancer community:
"This watch is stamped 2007, which is when I was diagnosed with malignant lymphoma. When I completed my treatments, my wife gave me this watch as a gift."
Dr. Makoto Endo
Orthopedic Oncologist
“I slept in bed every night with this Elmo and he had his Elmo and we would make them talk to each other because we needed something that was positive and could make us laugh”
Loriana
Two-time cancer survivor
"It is critical to focus on one little thing you love every single day and do that thing every day. For me it has been sunset with The Bear."
Dan
Living with de-differentiated liposarcoma
"That's a memento that a patient of mine gave me, when she told me that the inspiration for her was to try to attend Wimbledon. The treatment we were all able to offer her got her to attend Wimbledon."
Shiraj Sen M.D., Ph.D.
Medical Oncologist
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