Sharing the Journey

27 April 2026 — lia-rogers

From celebrities to everyday role models, those choosing to share their experience of cancer are raising awareness and helping others feel less alone. 

There are hundreds of people out there on social media telling their story. Today we’re highlighting a few accounts that might offer strength, comfort and inspiration for anyone dealing with cancer. 

Emma Campbell (@limitless_em) is an author, speaker and podcaster sharing candid updates on her life. New mother to triplets when she was first diagnosed, Emma’s journey with cancer continues in long-term remission.

Helen Addis MBE (@thetittygritty) is a TV producer and campaigner for all things breast cancer. She started the Change + Check campaign, encouraging people to look out for changes and examine their breasts regularly. 

Iain Liam Ward (@thekingofchemo) has terminal brain cancer and has raised nearly £700,000 for charity walking marathons in weighted vests, breaking records, and growing his following, leading to sponsorship money for charity. His no-nonsense content is positive but authentic, funny, and uplifting.

Maria Elliott (@mazzie_withthebigc) shares a long journey with different types of cancer, including one linked to a gene mutation (EGFR). Researchers have found that some EGFR molecules that are made according to gene instruction can help cancers grow. Now there are tests to see if EGFR is causing someone’s cancer, and drugs that can block it. 

Amy Dowden MBE (@amy_dowden) is a dancer, best known for the BBC’s Strictly. She documented her treatment for breast cancer and recent preventative second mastectomy both on social media and for a BBC documentary called ‘Cancer and Me’. 

Tracey Emin (@traceyeminstudio) is a legendary British artist sharing her life with a stoma after bladder cancer in her signature unflinching and candid style, alongside plenty of art and pet cat content.

There are of course cancer advocates and campaigners that are no longer with us, but whose social media accounts have been kept going to support others and continue the incredible work they did. 

Deborah James (@bowelbabe) was known for her tireless work raising awareness and supporting people with cancer. She challenged taboos and refused to shy away from talking frankly about bowel cancer. Her archive is still live on Instagram and the fund set up to continue her legacy (@bowelbabefund) goes from strength to strength. 

Dr Susan Michaelis founded the @lobularmoonshotproject – a campaign calling on the government to provide £20 million for an important 5 year lobular breast cancer research centre. She died after living with the illness for 14 years and campaigning for more research. 

Alice Greaves (@ifanyonecanalicecan) had breast cancer that spread to her lungs and brain and became incurable. Before her death, she raised more than £250,000 for cancer charities. Her Instagram account is still active, “keeping her legacy alive”. 

Sharing your experience with cancer is not for everyone – by no means should you do anything you don’t want to, nor should you feel you have to engage with these accounts if it doesn’t feel right. It’s just one of the many forms of informal support you might find helps you through.