Wear it pink this October At work. At school. At home. Wherever you do it, wear pink and raise money to fund life-changing research and support
Home About us Personal stories 500 results We hope these tissues unlock some of the ‘secrets’ behind breast cancer Professor Valerie Speirs is co-principal investigator of the Breast Cancer Now Biobank. Here Valerie and Edward Jones, our research communic... Knowing something was not right, Jasmin urged for the secondary checks she needed After spotting secondary symptoms, Jasmin spoke to her doctor, but they weren't concerned. Knowing that something wasn’t right, she pushed t... I felt guilty that my breast cancer wasn’t as ‘bad’ as other people’s When Emma was diagnosed with DCIS during the pandemic, she experienced difficulties with her treatment and finding support. Amy talks body confidence and trying for a baby after breast cancer At 25, with no family history of breast cancer, Amy’s diagnosis came as a massive shock. Now, 4 years on, she’s feeling stronger than ever. My mama’s cancer has come back, so I am raising money for people like her In the last two years, 11-year-old Oscar has raised around £4,000 for charity. He tells us why fundraising for breast cancer research is so ... I remain a positive person, even though my cancer has spread to my brain Natalie was diagnosed with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer in 2017 and received news it had spread to her brain a year later. She expla... Having space to grieve and remember someone you love is so important Due to COVID-19 restrictions, many friends and family were unable to attend Margaret's funeral. Funds in memory gave them a place to remembe... I needed emergency surgery after my secondary symptoms were ignored for so long Gillian was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in January 2020. She tells us about the difficulties she faced getting diagnosed and what... Cancer isn’t something we speak about in my community When Kendra was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, she found it difficult to talk about – especially with her family. She explains about ... I may have secondary breast cancer, but hope keeps me going Natasha was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer at the age of 43. She tells us about her experience of being diagnosed and living with se... Drugs have allowed my sister to live with secondary for 7 years – but more research is needed Johnny is doing the £1,000 challenge to raise money for people like his sister, Geraldine. This is his message for anyone else who wants to ... As Breast Cancer Voices, our experiences and our stories make a difference Sarah has always wanted to improve things for people diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. She has thrown herself into being a Breast Canc... After brain surgery and chemotherapy, I have gained appreciation for what I am capable of When she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer at 25, Fran put her all into building and maintaining her physical strength. My mum supported me, now I’m supporting her through her secondary breast cancer Sarah's mum supported her when she came out as transgender. This year, she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. Sarah writes about re... How our fundraising group raises money in a COVID-safe way In 2008, Denise was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. During her treatment, she found fundraising to be the perfect distraction ... Alison Keenan: adjusting to life after breast cancer QVC presenter Alison Keenan was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. She modelled for us in The Show 2012 in London. She talks about adjust... As a Voice, I get to contribute my whole self to improving things for others Anjli uses her experience and skills to make sure that younger women of South Asian descent are represented in our work. I love using my experiences to help improve support in the future As a Breast Cancer Voice, Julie uses her experiences to advocate for others and improve researchers’ understanding of breast cancer. Being able to support the people who supported me feels amazing Tish is one of our brilliant office volunteers who's been supporting us since the pandemic. She decided to volunteer to give something back. It is so rewarding to be able to provide the support that I personally missed out on during my breast cancer treatment When Christianne went through breast cancer as a young mum 20 years ago, she felt isolated. Now, she volunteers to support others like her. I believed there was no way I would become a mother After breast cancer treatment, Annika believed that she would never have children. She shares how attending a Younger Women Together event c... After seeing everything my mum went through, I've been inspired to help After her mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, Anna decided to fundraise for other women like her. After losing two loved ones and developing breast cancer myself, I wanted to educate others Breast cancer has been in Bami’s life ever since her mother was diagnosed. She uses her experience to make others aware of symptoms. I had no idea how cancer would impact my work Liz shares her experience of returning to work as a breast surgeon after her own diagnosis, and why she’s now an ambassador for Working with... I am grateful to have survived cancer, but I still don’t feel happy Emma was diagnosed with breast cancer not long after her eldest daughter had leukaemia. She shares the impact it had on her mental health an... We found our mother’s breast cancer story after she passed away Lisa, Kim and Simon’s mother, Erica, died on 20 June. After her death, her husband, John, found an account of her experiences with breast ca... COVID-19 meant I had to adapt, but my fundraising was still a huge success Raising money for breast cancer research and care is a cause close to Saneeta's heart. This is how she managed to continue her fundraising d... Shielding from COVID-19 meant I had to get through breast cancer treatment completely alone Gail tells us the impact of being diagnosed with breast cancer as the pandemic hit, and how it felt to go through chemotherapy and radiother... The COVID-19 pandemic has provided so many new ideas for fundraising After Jason's wife died in 2015, he's done all he can to raise money in her memory. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he's had to adapt his stra... The COVID crisis has affected my access to fertility services After being diagnosed with primary breast cancer, 37-year-old Sarah was warned her fertility may be affected by treatment. Now, she has also... I’m glad my chemotherapy was cancelled because of Coronavirus After being diagnosed with primary breast cancer in November last year, 41-year-old mother-of-two, Kate, opted for chemotherapy. Then it was... When our older sister passed away from breast cancer, we wanted to do something in her memory When their older sister, Susan, was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2016, Carol and Lisa began fundraising. They continue their ef... I had a double mastectomy on my 27th birthday Almost 20 years after she lost her mother to breast cancer, Nicola Downey found out she had inherited an altered BRCA1 gene, which increases... If you're going through breast cancer, it's so important to have something in your diary that's not a hospital appointment After being treated for breast cancer at the age of 32, Marcia was left with a lot of fear and anger. Counselling didn't feel right for her,... We’re passionate about supporting women to achieve goals they never thought possible An inspirational team of women took on the ‘Lakes to London’ challenge, with a target of raising £100,000 for Breast Cancer Now. Read about ... My secondary breast cancer diagnosis has made me appreciate life so much more Sarah’s life went back to normal after she finished treatment for primary breast cancer. But just 19 months later, she received a secondary ... Secondary should not mean second best Jen shares her experience of living with secondary breast cancer and why it's important to stay involved. Going through breast cancer at 24 during COVID was a complicated time When Lynsey found a lump on her breast, she thought it was just a cyst. She still went to the GP, but her treatment wasn’t as straightforwar... My diagnosis is a part of who I am now Isla was diagnosed while on holiday in Japan. She wrote a book about her experience, and shares how her breast cancer diagnosis has shaped h... I wanted to turn my diagnosis into something positive Anita found Breast Cancer Now's services invaluable after her breast cancer diagnosis. She decided to host a local art auction to fundraise ... Downward-facing what? Yoga and secondary breast cancer Rebecca discovered yoga after her secondary diagnosis. She gives her tips on getting started, and shares how it’s helped her understand her ... Tips for coping with self-isolation and social distancing When Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer, she learned to deal with self-isolation and social distancing. Here are her tips on how you can... I’m done with cancer calling the shots Rebecca shares her tips on how she reclaimed her body from cancer after her secondary diagnosis, and how doing so has empowered her. My reconstruction was a worrying time – but I got through it After being diagnosed with breast cancer and having a mastectomy, Fiona struggled with her options for reconstruction. Acupuncture helped me cope during chemotherapy During treatment, Monica chose to have acupuncture as a complementary therapy. She explains what acupuncture involves and how it helped her.... 10 surprising things that will never look the same because of breast cancer Jackie Scully lists the 10 surprising things that will never look the same because of breast cancer treatment. I developed PTSD following my breast cancer diagnosis After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 27 and encountering difficulties during treatment, Melissa was constantly worried. It wasn’t unt... After being part of a medical trial, I now help to approve future clinical trials for breast cancer patients Opting to take part in a clinical trial has helped Hilary to realise the importance of research and motivated her to do more to represent pa... This World Cancer Day, I'm standing with everyone affected by a cancer diagnosis Sara never expected breast cancer to happen to her. This World Cancer Day, she’s helping to spread the message that you’re not alone after a... My therapy after treatment? A 1,000-mile cycle to celebrate my 60th Nancy, who received a primary breast cancer diagnosis, cycled from Land’s End to John O’Groats for the £1000 Challenge. Previous 1 ... 4 ... 10 Next
We hope these tissues unlock some of the ‘secrets’ behind breast cancer Professor Valerie Speirs is co-principal investigator of the Breast Cancer Now Biobank. Here Valerie and Edward Jones, our research communic...
Knowing something was not right, Jasmin urged for the secondary checks she needed After spotting secondary symptoms, Jasmin spoke to her doctor, but they weren't concerned. Knowing that something wasn’t right, she pushed t...
I felt guilty that my breast cancer wasn’t as ‘bad’ as other people’s When Emma was diagnosed with DCIS during the pandemic, she experienced difficulties with her treatment and finding support.
Amy talks body confidence and trying for a baby after breast cancer At 25, with no family history of breast cancer, Amy’s diagnosis came as a massive shock. Now, 4 years on, she’s feeling stronger than ever.
My mama’s cancer has come back, so I am raising money for people like her In the last two years, 11-year-old Oscar has raised around £4,000 for charity. He tells us why fundraising for breast cancer research is so ...
I remain a positive person, even though my cancer has spread to my brain Natalie was diagnosed with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer in 2017 and received news it had spread to her brain a year later. She expla...
Having space to grieve and remember someone you love is so important Due to COVID-19 restrictions, many friends and family were unable to attend Margaret's funeral. Funds in memory gave them a place to remembe...
I needed emergency surgery after my secondary symptoms were ignored for so long Gillian was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in January 2020. She tells us about the difficulties she faced getting diagnosed and what...
Cancer isn’t something we speak about in my community When Kendra was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, she found it difficult to talk about – especially with her family. She explains about ...
I may have secondary breast cancer, but hope keeps me going Natasha was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer at the age of 43. She tells us about her experience of being diagnosed and living with se...
Drugs have allowed my sister to live with secondary for 7 years – but more research is needed Johnny is doing the £1,000 challenge to raise money for people like his sister, Geraldine. This is his message for anyone else who wants to ...
As Breast Cancer Voices, our experiences and our stories make a difference Sarah has always wanted to improve things for people diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. She has thrown herself into being a Breast Canc...
After brain surgery and chemotherapy, I have gained appreciation for what I am capable of When she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer at 25, Fran put her all into building and maintaining her physical strength.
My mum supported me, now I’m supporting her through her secondary breast cancer Sarah's mum supported her when she came out as transgender. This year, she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. Sarah writes about re...
How our fundraising group raises money in a COVID-safe way In 2008, Denise was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. During her treatment, she found fundraising to be the perfect distraction ...
Alison Keenan: adjusting to life after breast cancer QVC presenter Alison Keenan was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. She modelled for us in The Show 2012 in London. She talks about adjust...
As a Voice, I get to contribute my whole self to improving things for others Anjli uses her experience and skills to make sure that younger women of South Asian descent are represented in our work.
I love using my experiences to help improve support in the future As a Breast Cancer Voice, Julie uses her experiences to advocate for others and improve researchers’ understanding of breast cancer.
Being able to support the people who supported me feels amazing Tish is one of our brilliant office volunteers who's been supporting us since the pandemic. She decided to volunteer to give something back.
It is so rewarding to be able to provide the support that I personally missed out on during my breast cancer treatment When Christianne went through breast cancer as a young mum 20 years ago, she felt isolated. Now, she volunteers to support others like her.
I believed there was no way I would become a mother After breast cancer treatment, Annika believed that she would never have children. She shares how attending a Younger Women Together event c...
After seeing everything my mum went through, I've been inspired to help After her mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, Anna decided to fundraise for other women like her.
After losing two loved ones and developing breast cancer myself, I wanted to educate others Breast cancer has been in Bami’s life ever since her mother was diagnosed. She uses her experience to make others aware of symptoms.
I had no idea how cancer would impact my work Liz shares her experience of returning to work as a breast surgeon after her own diagnosis, and why she’s now an ambassador for Working with...
I am grateful to have survived cancer, but I still don’t feel happy Emma was diagnosed with breast cancer not long after her eldest daughter had leukaemia. She shares the impact it had on her mental health an...
We found our mother’s breast cancer story after she passed away Lisa, Kim and Simon’s mother, Erica, died on 20 June. After her death, her husband, John, found an account of her experiences with breast ca...
COVID-19 meant I had to adapt, but my fundraising was still a huge success Raising money for breast cancer research and care is a cause close to Saneeta's heart. This is how she managed to continue her fundraising d...
Shielding from COVID-19 meant I had to get through breast cancer treatment completely alone Gail tells us the impact of being diagnosed with breast cancer as the pandemic hit, and how it felt to go through chemotherapy and radiother...
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided so many new ideas for fundraising After Jason's wife died in 2015, he's done all he can to raise money in her memory. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he's had to adapt his stra...
The COVID crisis has affected my access to fertility services After being diagnosed with primary breast cancer, 37-year-old Sarah was warned her fertility may be affected by treatment. Now, she has also...
I’m glad my chemotherapy was cancelled because of Coronavirus After being diagnosed with primary breast cancer in November last year, 41-year-old mother-of-two, Kate, opted for chemotherapy. Then it was...
When our older sister passed away from breast cancer, we wanted to do something in her memory When their older sister, Susan, was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2016, Carol and Lisa began fundraising. They continue their ef...
I had a double mastectomy on my 27th birthday Almost 20 years after she lost her mother to breast cancer, Nicola Downey found out she had inherited an altered BRCA1 gene, which increases...
If you're going through breast cancer, it's so important to have something in your diary that's not a hospital appointment After being treated for breast cancer at the age of 32, Marcia was left with a lot of fear and anger. Counselling didn't feel right for her,...
We’re passionate about supporting women to achieve goals they never thought possible An inspirational team of women took on the ‘Lakes to London’ challenge, with a target of raising £100,000 for Breast Cancer Now. Read about ...
My secondary breast cancer diagnosis has made me appreciate life so much more Sarah’s life went back to normal after she finished treatment for primary breast cancer. But just 19 months later, she received a secondary ...
Secondary should not mean second best Jen shares her experience of living with secondary breast cancer and why it's important to stay involved.
Going through breast cancer at 24 during COVID was a complicated time When Lynsey found a lump on her breast, she thought it was just a cyst. She still went to the GP, but her treatment wasn’t as straightforwar...
My diagnosis is a part of who I am now Isla was diagnosed while on holiday in Japan. She wrote a book about her experience, and shares how her breast cancer diagnosis has shaped h...
I wanted to turn my diagnosis into something positive Anita found Breast Cancer Now's services invaluable after her breast cancer diagnosis. She decided to host a local art auction to fundraise ...
Downward-facing what? Yoga and secondary breast cancer Rebecca discovered yoga after her secondary diagnosis. She gives her tips on getting started, and shares how it’s helped her understand her ...
Tips for coping with self-isolation and social distancing When Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer, she learned to deal with self-isolation and social distancing. Here are her tips on how you can...
I’m done with cancer calling the shots Rebecca shares her tips on how she reclaimed her body from cancer after her secondary diagnosis, and how doing so has empowered her.
My reconstruction was a worrying time – but I got through it After being diagnosed with breast cancer and having a mastectomy, Fiona struggled with her options for reconstruction.
Acupuncture helped me cope during chemotherapy During treatment, Monica chose to have acupuncture as a complementary therapy. She explains what acupuncture involves and how it helped her....
10 surprising things that will never look the same because of breast cancer Jackie Scully lists the 10 surprising things that will never look the same because of breast cancer treatment.
I developed PTSD following my breast cancer diagnosis After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 27 and encountering difficulties during treatment, Melissa was constantly worried. It wasn’t unt...
After being part of a medical trial, I now help to approve future clinical trials for breast cancer patients Opting to take part in a clinical trial has helped Hilary to realise the importance of research and motivated her to do more to represent pa...
This World Cancer Day, I'm standing with everyone affected by a cancer diagnosis Sara never expected breast cancer to happen to her. This World Cancer Day, she’s helping to spread the message that you’re not alone after a...
My therapy after treatment? A 1,000-mile cycle to celebrate my 60th Nancy, who received a primary breast cancer diagnosis, cycled from Land’s End to John O’Groats for the £1000 Challenge.
