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Cancer made me realise you can't sit around and wait After her diagnosis, Tracy pushed for her preferred treatment. She shares how cancer changed her outlook and led her to join the Black Women... I hid my breast cancer diagnosis for years, but now I’m speaking out to help others When Zahida discovered she had cancer, it was difficult to find support amongst friends and family because it was seen as a taboo topic. She... When I got coronavirus, I didn’t think I was going to make it Grandmother-of-six, Ruth, has been diagnosed with primary breast cancer three times. Recently, she also got coronavirus. Karin’s tips on managing cancer anger Karin was surprised at feeling angry after her diagnosis. She describes why she’s glad it came out, and gives her tips on managing it. People are living longer with this disease; things can only get better as long as research continues When Anna was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, she assumed she did not have long left to live. However, she's now learned that there is... My cancer is a full-time job Rebecca talks about how secondary breast cancer has taken over her weeks, and gives tips on managing day-to-day life with an incurable disea... 5 tips for managing hair loss Jo was devastated when she found out chemotherapy meant that she would lose her hair. She shares her tips on managing hair loss. I grieved for my body after my mastectomy Karen struggled with grief for her pre-mastectomy body. She shares how she processed her emotions. My breast cancer helped me find the ‘new me’ Sonia was told she had an altered BRCA2 gene after being diagnosed. She shares how writing helped her cope with her treatment. I feel guilty for having a baby when I have a faulty BRCA gene Aimi’s mother and grandmother both died by the age of 36 from breast and ovarian cancers. Aimi tells us what it’s like to have inherited the... Someone Like Me helped me stay positive during the worst parts of treatment On Valentine’s Day, all of Louisa's plans came crashing down when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Our Someone Like Me service was ther... After my treatment, I found it hard to re-adjust After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Aisling found it difficult to adjust to a new pace of life. Now, she feels she's made progress. Even if one person finds their breast cancer because of me, it will have been worth my time After seeing her sister and her best friend go through breast cancer years ago, Jackie decided she wanted to help other people learn the ris... 'I hated PE at school': three women on how they got active after breast cancer Three women share how they took up exercise after being diagnosed with breast cancer, and the difference it has made to them. Laura’s tips for coping with your breast cancer diagnosis Though she is no longer undergoing treatment for breast cancer, Laura still has plenty of tips for those who have recently been diagnosed. You don’t just ‘bounce back’ from cancer When Jen was diagnosed with breast cancer during her third year at university, it interrupted almost every aspect of her life. Now, she’s fo... I'm afraid to celebrate the end of my treatment Emma, who recently finished treatment, shares how she is managing her emotions and why it's important to take time for herself. Cancer isolated me from normal life Nikki felt traumatised by her diagnosis, but found that writing a blog helped her cope and find support. I know I have an altered BRCA2 gene, but I need time to consider my options After losing her mum to ovarian cancer, Naomi discovered she had inherited an altered BRCA2 gene which increases her risk of breast and ovar... Getting breast cancer led me back into writing and onto a new career path Jo discovered she had breast cancer and was a carrier of an altered BRCA2 gene. She had always enjoyed writing but after diagnosis she turne... I've had to go through a lot of treatment on my own, but I feel really positive When Deb was diagnosed with DCIS last year, she didn’t panic. Now, she’s just finished radiotherapy – and she explains why she’s still feeli... When I first noticed a change in my breast, I thought nothing of it Lorraine’s breast cancer symptoms were not what she expected, so she didn’t see a doctor. When she was eventually diagnosed, she worried it ... Diagnosed with breast cancer months after a miscarriage, I didn’t know if I’d ever have children Em knew she wanted to be a parent, but her plans were disrupted when she discovered she had cancer. Amazingly she made her dreams of motherh... My relationship with my wife grew stronger after her diagnosis Steve and his wife Melanie had only been married for four months when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. This is how they coped. 'Probably benign' – How I almost didn’t get diagnosed with breast cancer After her first mammogram, Laura was told her lump was given a category of bi-RADS 3, and that it was 'probably benign', but being breast aw... I learnt to accept the fear of recurrence As the new year draws near, Ann reflects on how she gave voice to her fears, and how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helped her through. The only menopausal mum at the school gate Ann Coxon was diagnosed with breast cancer in autumn 2014, the year before her young daughter was going to start school. I love helping others by volunteering, but I’ve also gained a lot from the experience Fiona has been volunteering with Breast Cancer Now’s Here For You service since February, and has found it to be fulfilling in ways she didn... We want to revolutionise the way we talk to children about cancer After meeting at our event for younger women with secondary breast cancer, Nic and Jen started The Little C Club to help others talk to chil... Finding breast cancer support in our own language means so much to us Welsh friends Catrin and Glenda were diagnosed with breast cancer just two years apart. Share why having access to Becca in Welsh is so impo... Five tips for returning to work after treatment Returning to work after treatment, Kaz wondered ‘Will I be able to cope?’ Here are her top five tips for reclaiming your work routine after ... My breast cancer is incurable but it won’t stop me living my life Laura was first diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 25. She finished treatment for primary breast cancer, but later, Laura was told th... I want to celebrate my mastectomy, not hide it Diana struggled to find a sports bra after she had a mastectomy, and asks why women aren’t encouraged to love their bodies as they are. The unfairness of waiting two years for a diagnosis turned my world upside down Nicky struggled with her mental health after breast cancer treatment. She shares what she struggled with, what helped her, and where she is ... The emotional and practical support from Living with Secondary Breast Cancer meet-ups was invaluable When Anne was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, she found it invaluable to meet up with others with the same diagnosis. My friends stopped talking to me after I was diagnosed Leanne’s social circle diminished when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She shares her experience and why her support network is strong... Opting for a double mastectomy was one of the hardest decisions of my life After finding she carried the altered BRCA1 gene, Chantal made the decision to have a double mastectomy. She tells us why she feels it was r... I felt like I had let my daughters down Sharan struggled with the effects her mastectomy had on her body. This year, she'll be taking part in The Show London. I want to create a platform for black women to express themselves Jacqueline found she was the only woman of colour at her support group. She talks about why she’s taking part in the Black Women Rising even... Staying on top of self-care this Christmas Practising self-care after breast cancer isn’t always easy, especially in the lead up to Christmas. Here's how Fay describes the experience.... My tips for managing the festive season with breast cancer As Lauren approaches her first Christmas after treatment, she explains why it’s important to be kind to yourself and shares her top self-car... 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My breast cancer treatment came around so quickly, I didn’t have time to think about what was happening Bal’s ‘whirlwind’ of treatment began very soon after her breast cancer diagnosis. Gradually, she realised she needed to reach out for help. ...
4 members of my family have the altered BRCA2 gene After Katie’s mum and half-sister were diagnosed with breast cancer, she and her sister discovered they all had the altered BRCA2 gene.
I didn’t think I could cope going back to work Kaz struggled with anxiety when she returned to work after treatment. She shares how she transitioned back to the workplace, and how a new-f...
Going through six months of chemotherapy isn’t pleasant, but it is doable Esther was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in October 2020. She is still in active treatment, but she’s found a way to focus on...
I realised how much I wanted a family when I was diagnosed Rachael’s first thought when she was diagnosed was ‘Can I still have children?’ She talks about fertility treatment and how she had her son,...
5 ways to manage fatigue over the holidays It’s common to experience ongoing fatigue after treatment ends. Helen shares her best tips for managing your energy levels over the holidays...
In a way, my breast cancer diagnosis has been a kind of rebirth for me When Kimi was diagnosed with breast cancer, she immediately reacted with acceptance. Her attitude of ‘kicking cancer’s butt’ has already got...
5 tips for coping with breast radiotherapy Laura, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at 29, went through a course of 33 radiotherapy sessions, here she offers her advice for anyone ...
Clare’s top tips for coping with radiotherapy When Clare found out she needed radiotherapy, she tried to prepare herself as much as possible. She shares her top tips for coping with radi...
Cancer made me realise you can't sit around and wait After her diagnosis, Tracy pushed for her preferred treatment. She shares how cancer changed her outlook and led her to join the Black Women...
I hid my breast cancer diagnosis for years, but now I’m speaking out to help others When Zahida discovered she had cancer, it was difficult to find support amongst friends and family because it was seen as a taboo topic. She...
When I got coronavirus, I didn’t think I was going to make it Grandmother-of-six, Ruth, has been diagnosed with primary breast cancer three times. Recently, she also got coronavirus.
Karin’s tips on managing cancer anger Karin was surprised at feeling angry after her diagnosis. She describes why she’s glad it came out, and gives her tips on managing it.
People are living longer with this disease; things can only get better as long as research continues When Anna was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, she assumed she did not have long left to live. However, she's now learned that there is...
My cancer is a full-time job Rebecca talks about how secondary breast cancer has taken over her weeks, and gives tips on managing day-to-day life with an incurable disea...
5 tips for managing hair loss Jo was devastated when she found out chemotherapy meant that she would lose her hair. She shares her tips on managing hair loss.
I grieved for my body after my mastectomy Karen struggled with grief for her pre-mastectomy body. She shares how she processed her emotions.
My breast cancer helped me find the ‘new me’ Sonia was told she had an altered BRCA2 gene after being diagnosed. She shares how writing helped her cope with her treatment.
I feel guilty for having a baby when I have a faulty BRCA gene Aimi’s mother and grandmother both died by the age of 36 from breast and ovarian cancers. Aimi tells us what it’s like to have inherited the...
Someone Like Me helped me stay positive during the worst parts of treatment On Valentine’s Day, all of Louisa's plans came crashing down when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Our Someone Like Me service was ther...
After my treatment, I found it hard to re-adjust After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Aisling found it difficult to adjust to a new pace of life. Now, she feels she's made progress.
Even if one person finds their breast cancer because of me, it will have been worth my time After seeing her sister and her best friend go through breast cancer years ago, Jackie decided she wanted to help other people learn the ris...
'I hated PE at school': three women on how they got active after breast cancer Three women share how they took up exercise after being diagnosed with breast cancer, and the difference it has made to them.
Laura’s tips for coping with your breast cancer diagnosis Though she is no longer undergoing treatment for breast cancer, Laura still has plenty of tips for those who have recently been diagnosed.
You don’t just ‘bounce back’ from cancer When Jen was diagnosed with breast cancer during her third year at university, it interrupted almost every aspect of her life. Now, she’s fo...
I'm afraid to celebrate the end of my treatment Emma, who recently finished treatment, shares how she is managing her emotions and why it's important to take time for herself.
Cancer isolated me from normal life Nikki felt traumatised by her diagnosis, but found that writing a blog helped her cope and find support.
I know I have an altered BRCA2 gene, but I need time to consider my options After losing her mum to ovarian cancer, Naomi discovered she had inherited an altered BRCA2 gene which increases her risk of breast and ovar...
Getting breast cancer led me back into writing and onto a new career path Jo discovered she had breast cancer and was a carrier of an altered BRCA2 gene. She had always enjoyed writing but after diagnosis she turne...
I've had to go through a lot of treatment on my own, but I feel really positive When Deb was diagnosed with DCIS last year, she didn’t panic. Now, she’s just finished radiotherapy – and she explains why she’s still feeli...
When I first noticed a change in my breast, I thought nothing of it Lorraine’s breast cancer symptoms were not what she expected, so she didn’t see a doctor. When she was eventually diagnosed, she worried it ...
Diagnosed with breast cancer months after a miscarriage, I didn’t know if I’d ever have children Em knew she wanted to be a parent, but her plans were disrupted when she discovered she had cancer. Amazingly she made her dreams of motherh...
My relationship with my wife grew stronger after her diagnosis Steve and his wife Melanie had only been married for four months when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. This is how they coped.
'Probably benign' – How I almost didn’t get diagnosed with breast cancer After her first mammogram, Laura was told her lump was given a category of bi-RADS 3, and that it was 'probably benign', but being breast aw...
I learnt to accept the fear of recurrence As the new year draws near, Ann reflects on how she gave voice to her fears, and how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helped her through.
The only menopausal mum at the school gate Ann Coxon was diagnosed with breast cancer in autumn 2014, the year before her young daughter was going to start school.
I love helping others by volunteering, but I’ve also gained a lot from the experience Fiona has been volunteering with Breast Cancer Now’s Here For You service since February, and has found it to be fulfilling in ways she didn...
We want to revolutionise the way we talk to children about cancer After meeting at our event for younger women with secondary breast cancer, Nic and Jen started The Little C Club to help others talk to chil...
Finding breast cancer support in our own language means so much to us Welsh friends Catrin and Glenda were diagnosed with breast cancer just two years apart. Share why having access to Becca in Welsh is so impo...
Five tips for returning to work after treatment Returning to work after treatment, Kaz wondered ‘Will I be able to cope?’ Here are her top five tips for reclaiming your work routine after ...
My breast cancer is incurable but it won’t stop me living my life Laura was first diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 25. She finished treatment for primary breast cancer, but later, Laura was told th...
I want to celebrate my mastectomy, not hide it Diana struggled to find a sports bra after she had a mastectomy, and asks why women aren’t encouraged to love their bodies as they are.
The unfairness of waiting two years for a diagnosis turned my world upside down Nicky struggled with her mental health after breast cancer treatment. She shares what she struggled with, what helped her, and where she is ...
The emotional and practical support from Living with Secondary Breast Cancer meet-ups was invaluable When Anne was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, she found it invaluable to meet up with others with the same diagnosis.
My friends stopped talking to me after I was diagnosed Leanne’s social circle diminished when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She shares her experience and why her support network is strong...
Opting for a double mastectomy was one of the hardest decisions of my life After finding she carried the altered BRCA1 gene, Chantal made the decision to have a double mastectomy. She tells us why she feels it was r...
I felt like I had let my daughters down Sharan struggled with the effects her mastectomy had on her body. This year, she'll be taking part in The Show London.
I want to create a platform for black women to express themselves Jacqueline found she was the only woman of colour at her support group. She talks about why she’s taking part in the Black Women Rising even...
Staying on top of self-care this Christmas Practising self-care after breast cancer isn’t always easy, especially in the lead up to Christmas. Here's how Fay describes the experience....
My tips for managing the festive season with breast cancer As Lauren approaches her first Christmas after treatment, she explains why it’s important to be kind to yourself and shares her top self-car...
