Hi, i’m Hollie.

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In 2024, when my youngest baby was just six months old and at the ripe age of 31, I was diagnosed with stage 3c1 cervical cancer. Life instantly became a blur of hospital appointments, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and brachytherapy. Everything changed.

I was trying to be a mum, trying to survive and trying to hold onto my sense of self and doing it all while navigating the scariest time of my life. But what I found hardest wasn’t just the treatment. It was the silence around how it felt. The mental load. The fear. The loneliness…

I didn’t need a glossy pamphlet or a clinical checklist. The leaflets were just giving me physical information when what I really needed was someone who understood. A friend. A space that didn’t just tell me what was happening, but asked how I was really doing.

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Chemo & Co began…

That’s why I created Chemo & Co.

I was so lost after I finished treatment and I knew I wanted to help others who might of felt how I did when I was going through treatment.

I loved journaling and writing my thoughts and feelings down so that is where the idea came from, but elevated and personal. I wanted to build the kind of support I was searching for: something gentle, honest, and rooted in real experience. These journals are my way of reaching back to anyone just starting this journey and saying, “You’re not alone.”

This isn’t just a business. It’s my heart on a page. And I’m so glad you’ve found your way here.

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Why these journals exist

Cancer changes everything.. your schedule, your body, your emotions, your future. It can feel like information overload and emotional shutdown all at once. That’s where these journals come in.

Each one is designed to hold space for the real stuff like the messy feelings, the forgotten questions, the important details you might not think to write down until later. They’re not clinical or cold. They’re thoughtful, gentle, and full of care and created by someone who’s lived through it.

These aren’t just notebooks. They’re quiet companions for the hardest days and helpful tools for the practical parts too.

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Book me to speak

If you’re looking for a speaker to talk openly and honestly about the cancer journey, I’m available for talks, events, workshops and conversations of all sizes. I share my personal experience of diagnosis, treatment and remission, alongside the emotional realities that often go unspoken. I also talk about why I created Chemo & Co, the power of journalling as emotional support, and how small, thoughtful tools can make a big difference during incredibly difficult times. Whether you’re organising an event, supporting a community, working within healthcare or simply want to start a conversation, I’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch to chat about how we could work together.

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  • After my diagnosis, I quickly realised there was so much focus on the physical side of cancer, but hardly anything that supported the emotional and mental impact and especially for someone my age. I didn’t need more leaflets; I needed someone who understood. Chemo & Co was born from that space from needing something softer, more human, more real.

  • Writing in all its forms. I started a public Instagram account (@holscancerfight_) to document my journey, and it became such an outlet for me. It helped me process what I was going through and gave me a sense of purpose when everything felt out of control.

    But I know that not everyone wants to share their story with the world like I did and that’s okay. That’s exactly why I created these journals. They give you a private space to work through everything quietly, at your own pace, and without the pressure of performing your experience for anyone else.

  • That it’s not just about treatment. It’s about identity, fear, family, survival, grief and it’s literally sometimes all in one day. And no two people go through it the same way.

  • Yes! They’re designed from the pages I needed and wished existed. Every prompt, section, and question has come from my lived experience and the voices of others I’ve met along the way.

  • Yes, you can. I’ve had the chance to speak at a few events and on podcasts about my cancer journey, and it’s honestly given me the bug! I’ve loved being able to share my experience and have open, honest conversations. I’m not a professional speaker, just someone with lived experience who cares deeply about emotional support, storytelling and helping people feel less alone. If you think my story, the journals, or a relaxed, real conversation around cancer could be helpful for your event or community, I’d love to hear from you.

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