Share Your Story
Share Your Story Submissions
At CURE, we believe sharing stories is vital to connecting and supporting our community. We're inviting you to join our "Share Your Story" initiative and lend your voice to the conversation. We want to hear about the moments that shaped your journey, the lessons you learned, and the insights you gained.
You can now share your story in writing or as a video message.
To help you get started, consider these prompts:
- Think about a time you had to really push for what you needed during treatment. What did you learn about self-advocacy?
- Where did you find unexpected joy or strength? How did that change your outlook?
- How have your relationships shifted since your diagnosis?
- If you could go back, what's the one thing you'd tell your newly diagnosed self?
Written Submission Guidelines
We welcome original, unpublished stories about your personal experiences with cancer.
To submit:
- Send a Word document (550 – 800 words) to editor@curetoday.com
- Use “Share Your Story” in the subject line
- Include your full name and email address in the document
We’re looking for heartfelt, authentic stories that reflect your unique perspective.
Video Submission Guidelines
Prefer to speak your story? Submit a short video to be featured as part of our Share Your Story series.
Video requirements:
- Length: 1 – 2 minutes
- Style: Casual, vlog-style — just speak directly to the camera and share your story
- Be sure to include a brief intro with your name and how your experience relates to cancer
- No music, graphics, or editing necessary — we’re looking for real, unfiltered stories
To submit:
- Upload your video using this link: Submit your video here
- Please include your email address when submitting
CURE reserves the right to edit submissions for clarity, content and length and in accordance with CURE's style guide and standards. By submitting your work to CURE, you acknowledge that the ownership of the copyright rights in any edited version belong to CURE as an original creation of a derivative work. You also acknowledge that if you submit work elsewhere, you will not have the right to use CURE’s edited version without CURE’s prior written permission.
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