Alice May Purkiss

Alice May Purkiss

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

Living With Condition: 9 Years
Location: London, United Kingdom

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About Alice-May Purkiss

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.

A story by Alice May Purkiss

Two women conversing on the sidewalk, illustrating a moment of friendship and connection in an urban setting.

Cancer

4 Tips to Manage Relationships After a Cancer Diagnosis

4 Minutes

By Alice May Purkiss

the girl on the couch listens to music on headphones and rests by petting the cat

Anxiety

5 Mindful ways to Practice Self-Care Online

7 Minutes

By Alice May Purkiss

Cancer

5 Things Cancer Taught Me about Self-Isolation

4 Minutes

By Alice May Purkiss

Two women sit on a bench, sharing a moment, with a quote about the joys of being in a relationship displayed above them.

Cancer

Coping with Survivor’s Guilt and Cancer

4 Minutes

By Alice May Purkiss

A woman smiles joyfully in the water at night, reflecting her resilience and transformation after battling cancer.

Cancer

How Cancer Changed Me as a Person

5 Minutes

By Alice May Purkiss

A woman smiles confidently on the beach, embodying strength and joy in her journey of reclaiming her body after cancer.

Cancer

Reclaiming My Body after Cancer

4 Minutes

By Alice May Purkiss

A woman wearing a watch enjoys swimming in a pool, symbolizing active living during and after cancer treatment.

Cancer

Why and How to Stay Active with and Beyond Cancer

5 Minutes

By Alice May Purkiss