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Home About us Personal stories 500 results My story podcast: Avril In this podcast, we speak to Avril, who found herself at a loose end while undergoing treatment for breast cancer. She decided to set up he... My sister’s breast cancer hit close to home – then my wife was diagnosed When Mark’s sister, Sophie, was diagnosed with breast cancer, he ran to raise money for Breast Cancer Now. 4 years later, he did the same th... I knew breast cancer in men was rare – then my Dad was diagnosed 4 years ago, Graeme’s dad was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now, Graeme is taking on an impressive challenge to raise money and awareness. Cancer made me realise who my true friends were When Aurelie was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 40, only a few of her friends stuck around for support. Thankfully, she found so... 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... From Pink Ribbon Walk volunteers to close friends After having breast cancer, Claire and Carole volunteered for a Pink Ribbon Walk. They hit it off from the start, bonding through laughing, ... I was diagnosed with cancer twice – but I’m not letting it stop me Victoria was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2019, but she refuses to be held back by it. She shares how her diagnosis encouraged ... One day, I hope secondary breast cancer won’t cut anyone’s life short In 2013, Vivien was diagnosed with primary breast cancer. She eventually got the all-clear, but several years later, she got the news that t... It's important that we keep banging the drum for breast cancer in men When Richard was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, he had no idea that men could get breast cancer too. Now, he volunteers with Breast C... My diagnosis meant I had to shield for 18 weeks, so I used the opportunity for something good When Julie was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer during lockdown, she wanted to do something to ensure both she and her son staye... My story podcast: Fay In this episode, we speak to Fay, who talks about struggling with sex and intimacy in the months following her breast cancer treatment. My story podcast: Susan Susan struggled with feelings of guilt, isolation and loneliness after being diagnosed in 2016. This is how she managed her emotions. My story podcast: Lauren In this episode we speak with Lauren about the impact breast cancer had on her mental health during Christmas time - and where she found sup... My story podcast: Sonia When Sonia was diagnosed with breast cancer, she found out she had the BRCA2 gene. She talks to us about worries about her fertility and fin... My story podcast: Karin We speak to Karin about dealing with her recurrence and how she supports others with their mental health after a breast cancer diagnosis. ... My story podcast: Anita Anita talks to us about how being honest with her children helped them cope with her breast cancer diagnosis. This award is for all the inspirational people I’ve met while volunteering After her breast cancer diagnosis at age 28, Lauren was determined to help others like her. She became one of our patient advocates and went... My mum hid her breast cancer symptoms for so long – by the time she was diagnosed, it was already too late Chris’ mum, Gill, died of secondary breast cancer in March this year. He tells us about the wonderful person she was, as well as how he is r... Learning about breast cancer is so important for everyone, not just people who are at higher risk Nic does not have any personal experience of breast cancer, so she learnt a lot when her company hosted one of Breast Cancer Now’s Public He... I put off seeing a doctor because I believed that breast cancer was incurable When Lorraine found a lump, she thought nothing could be done to help her. After her treatment and recovery, she turned her attention to hel... My Story podcast: Laura Five years ago, Laura found out she had breast cancer while pregnant with her second child. Listen in as she reflects on how her diagnosis h... My story podcast: Diana We speak to Diana about how she struggled to find a sports bra after she had a mastectomy. She asks why women aren’t encouraged to love thei... My story podcast: Rebecca 1 Take a listen to Rebecca's podcast on self-care and secondary breast cancer. Find out about the steps she takes to look after herself and he... Even though people offered support, it was hard not to feel alone Kate had a 3-year-old boy and another little 1 on the way when she found out she had breast cancer. Here’s how our Someone Like Me service h... Our wedding was perfect - then my world came crashing down The sound of wedding bells had barely stopped ringing in Charlotte’s ears when she received the shocking news of her breast cancer diagnosis... Sometimes I feel guilty if I don’t think about mum for a while, but this gives me a lovely way to remember her Rich’s mum, Wendy, died of secondary breast cancer in 2016. Since then, he has been fundraising to help others like her, and recently set up... Right up until the end of her life, Emma was thinking of others and how she could help Emma’s last wish was to raise money so that other people wouldn’t go through the same experience as her. Lin and Lucy, Emma’s mum and sister... I’m still here 10 years on from a secondary diagnosis, so every bit of research is vital to me Former MasterChef winner Jane Devonshire was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2012. Raising money for further research is something... I was treated for secondary breast cancer for a year before doctors realised they’d misdiagnosed me After being diagnosed with invasive ductal breast cancer, and undergoing a mastectomy, lymph node surgery and chemotherapy, Donna wasn’t pre... My advice to anyone considering breast reconstruction Helen shares her experience with breast reconstruction, including her difficulties with the expander implant. Since having a DIEP flap recon... Breast cancer showed me my mum’s strength When Charles’ mum Eilidh was diagnosed with cancer, he promised to be there for her. He shares how her diagnosis showed him how resilient hi... Viv shares the story of her strong, passionate daughter, Tanya, and how she donates in her memory every year Diagnosed at age 26, Tanya ‘began a quest for experiences,' ensuring to live life fully. Viv, Tanya's mum, shares Tanya's story and how she ... It’s been difficult for us all, but we still talk about their mum every day Martim’s wife, Celina, passed away in 2020, just one year after being diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. Suddenly a single dad to four ... Standing together to support Breast Cancer Now - Roseann’s story After getting support from Breast Cancer Now, Roseann decided to give back and support our charity. Read about her pledge to stand together ... After I finished treatment, I wanted to give something back It’s National Volunteers’ Week and today we want to shine a spotlight on Sue, one of our incredible bucket collectors. In 2020, I was given two years to live. This year, my scans show that I’ve had a complete response to treatment When Fran was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer at 25, she was determined to defy the prognosis she’d been given. After surgery, chemot... I thought I was too young to get breast cancer Shayna was just 25 years old when she found out she had triple negative breast cancer. Now, she wants other young women to know about the wa... Nothing prepares you for the words ‘you have breast cancer’ Avril struggled to find the right local support services for her. Now, she’s using her background in tech to broaden choices for everyone af... There is still a lack of information about BRCA genes – for patients and health professionals Tony found out he had an altered BRCA2 gene after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. Before that, he had no idea what it could enta... When treatment ended, I was alive – but I wasn’t really living Bex found it difficult to get through treatment alone due to COVID-19 restrictions, and struggled even more when that treatment ended. To ge... Why I chose to get a mastectomy tattoo When Liz decided to cover her mastectomy scar with a tattoo, she didn’t know where to begin. Her tattoo artist Shirley helped Liz restore he... Meet some of the fundraising heroes who are here for people affected by secondary breast cancer Meet some of our many £1k Challenge fundraisers who’ve shown they’re here for people living with secondary breast cancer, by raising funds f... I wanted immediate reconstruction because I couldn’t imagine having part of me missing When Suzanne was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, the news came as a huge shock. After coming to terms with her diagnosis, she opted fo... Cycling enthusiast Terry tells us about his 4th cycling challenge for Breast Cancer Now Sponsored cycling events are a popular way to hit personal goals, take on new challenges and raise money for a cause close to you. Since hi... People acted like I was getting a ‘free boob job’ After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Carlie-Ann had breast reconstruction in her early 30s. She talks about the ups and downs of her ex... Ella and Laura on posing in pink with Fairfax and Favor At 23 and 25, Ella and Laura had a diagnosis. They modelled for Fairfax and Favor’s pink breast cancer collection, to show breast cancer can... Secondary breast cancer wasn't on Michelle's radar Secondary breast cancer wasn’t on Michelle's radar after her initial treatment. She was more worried about primary breast cancer coming back... Zahida volunteers so no one feels alone Feeling lonely in her community, Zahida used our Someone Like Me service to be able to speak to someone openly. She was matched with a volun... How Beverley supports and inspires the community by volunteering Beverley has been a devoted volunteer for 10 years. During this time, she’s got involved with local Moving Forward courses and given speeche... Celebrating 20 years of our Service Pledge with Karen, our longstanding volunteer To celebrate the 20th year of our Service Pledge programme, we asked Karen, patient advocate of 15 years, all about it. She shares its impac... Previous 1 2 ... 10 Next
My story podcast: Avril In this podcast, we speak to Avril, who found herself at a loose end while undergoing treatment for breast cancer. She decided to set up he...
My sister’s breast cancer hit close to home – then my wife was diagnosed When Mark’s sister, Sophie, was diagnosed with breast cancer, he ran to raise money for Breast Cancer Now. 4 years later, he did the same th...
I knew breast cancer in men was rare – then my Dad was diagnosed 4 years ago, Graeme’s dad was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now, Graeme is taking on an impressive challenge to raise money and awareness.
Cancer made me realise who my true friends were When Aurelie was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 40, only a few of her friends stuck around for support. Thankfully, she found so...
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...
From Pink Ribbon Walk volunteers to close friends After having breast cancer, Claire and Carole volunteered for a Pink Ribbon Walk. They hit it off from the start, bonding through laughing, ...
I was diagnosed with cancer twice – but I’m not letting it stop me Victoria was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2019, but she refuses to be held back by it. She shares how her diagnosis encouraged ...
One day, I hope secondary breast cancer won’t cut anyone’s life short In 2013, Vivien was diagnosed with primary breast cancer. She eventually got the all-clear, but several years later, she got the news that t...
It's important that we keep banging the drum for breast cancer in men When Richard was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, he had no idea that men could get breast cancer too. Now, he volunteers with Breast C...
My diagnosis meant I had to shield for 18 weeks, so I used the opportunity for something good When Julie was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer during lockdown, she wanted to do something to ensure both she and her son staye...
My story podcast: Fay In this episode, we speak to Fay, who talks about struggling with sex and intimacy in the months following her breast cancer treatment.
My story podcast: Susan Susan struggled with feelings of guilt, isolation and loneliness after being diagnosed in 2016. This is how she managed her emotions.
My story podcast: Lauren In this episode we speak with Lauren about the impact breast cancer had on her mental health during Christmas time - and where she found sup...
My story podcast: Sonia When Sonia was diagnosed with breast cancer, she found out she had the BRCA2 gene. She talks to us about worries about her fertility and fin...
My story podcast: Karin We speak to Karin about dealing with her recurrence and how she supports others with their mental health after a breast cancer diagnosis. ...
My story podcast: Anita Anita talks to us about how being honest with her children helped them cope with her breast cancer diagnosis.
This award is for all the inspirational people I’ve met while volunteering After her breast cancer diagnosis at age 28, Lauren was determined to help others like her. She became one of our patient advocates and went...
My mum hid her breast cancer symptoms for so long – by the time she was diagnosed, it was already too late Chris’ mum, Gill, died of secondary breast cancer in March this year. He tells us about the wonderful person she was, as well as how he is r...
Learning about breast cancer is so important for everyone, not just people who are at higher risk Nic does not have any personal experience of breast cancer, so she learnt a lot when her company hosted one of Breast Cancer Now’s Public He...
I put off seeing a doctor because I believed that breast cancer was incurable When Lorraine found a lump, she thought nothing could be done to help her. After her treatment and recovery, she turned her attention to hel...
My Story podcast: Laura Five years ago, Laura found out she had breast cancer while pregnant with her second child. Listen in as she reflects on how her diagnosis h...
My story podcast: Diana We speak to Diana about how she struggled to find a sports bra after she had a mastectomy. She asks why women aren’t encouraged to love thei...
My story podcast: Rebecca 1 Take a listen to Rebecca's podcast on self-care and secondary breast cancer. Find out about the steps she takes to look after herself and he...
Even though people offered support, it was hard not to feel alone Kate had a 3-year-old boy and another little 1 on the way when she found out she had breast cancer. Here’s how our Someone Like Me service h...
Our wedding was perfect - then my world came crashing down The sound of wedding bells had barely stopped ringing in Charlotte’s ears when she received the shocking news of her breast cancer diagnosis...
Sometimes I feel guilty if I don’t think about mum for a while, but this gives me a lovely way to remember her Rich’s mum, Wendy, died of secondary breast cancer in 2016. Since then, he has been fundraising to help others like her, and recently set up...
Right up until the end of her life, Emma was thinking of others and how she could help Emma’s last wish was to raise money so that other people wouldn’t go through the same experience as her. Lin and Lucy, Emma’s mum and sister...
I’m still here 10 years on from a secondary diagnosis, so every bit of research is vital to me Former MasterChef winner Jane Devonshire was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2012. Raising money for further research is something...
I was treated for secondary breast cancer for a year before doctors realised they’d misdiagnosed me After being diagnosed with invasive ductal breast cancer, and undergoing a mastectomy, lymph node surgery and chemotherapy, Donna wasn’t pre...
My advice to anyone considering breast reconstruction Helen shares her experience with breast reconstruction, including her difficulties with the expander implant. Since having a DIEP flap recon...
Breast cancer showed me my mum’s strength When Charles’ mum Eilidh was diagnosed with cancer, he promised to be there for her. He shares how her diagnosis showed him how resilient hi...
Viv shares the story of her strong, passionate daughter, Tanya, and how she donates in her memory every year Diagnosed at age 26, Tanya ‘began a quest for experiences,' ensuring to live life fully. Viv, Tanya's mum, shares Tanya's story and how she ...
It’s been difficult for us all, but we still talk about their mum every day Martim’s wife, Celina, passed away in 2020, just one year after being diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. Suddenly a single dad to four ...
Standing together to support Breast Cancer Now - Roseann’s story After getting support from Breast Cancer Now, Roseann decided to give back and support our charity. Read about her pledge to stand together ...
After I finished treatment, I wanted to give something back It’s National Volunteers’ Week and today we want to shine a spotlight on Sue, one of our incredible bucket collectors.
In 2020, I was given two years to live. This year, my scans show that I’ve had a complete response to treatment When Fran was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer at 25, she was determined to defy the prognosis she’d been given. After surgery, chemot...
I thought I was too young to get breast cancer Shayna was just 25 years old when she found out she had triple negative breast cancer. Now, she wants other young women to know about the wa...
Nothing prepares you for the words ‘you have breast cancer’ Avril struggled to find the right local support services for her. Now, she’s using her background in tech to broaden choices for everyone af...
There is still a lack of information about BRCA genes – for patients and health professionals Tony found out he had an altered BRCA2 gene after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. Before that, he had no idea what it could enta...
When treatment ended, I was alive – but I wasn’t really living Bex found it difficult to get through treatment alone due to COVID-19 restrictions, and struggled even more when that treatment ended. To ge...
Why I chose to get a mastectomy tattoo When Liz decided to cover her mastectomy scar with a tattoo, she didn’t know where to begin. Her tattoo artist Shirley helped Liz restore he...
Meet some of the fundraising heroes who are here for people affected by secondary breast cancer Meet some of our many £1k Challenge fundraisers who’ve shown they’re here for people living with secondary breast cancer, by raising funds f...
I wanted immediate reconstruction because I couldn’t imagine having part of me missing When Suzanne was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, the news came as a huge shock. After coming to terms with her diagnosis, she opted fo...
Cycling enthusiast Terry tells us about his 4th cycling challenge for Breast Cancer Now Sponsored cycling events are a popular way to hit personal goals, take on new challenges and raise money for a cause close to you. Since hi...
People acted like I was getting a ‘free boob job’ After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Carlie-Ann had breast reconstruction in her early 30s. She talks about the ups and downs of her ex...
Ella and Laura on posing in pink with Fairfax and Favor At 23 and 25, Ella and Laura had a diagnosis. They modelled for Fairfax and Favor’s pink breast cancer collection, to show breast cancer can...
Secondary breast cancer wasn't on Michelle's radar Secondary breast cancer wasn’t on Michelle's radar after her initial treatment. She was more worried about primary breast cancer coming back...
Zahida volunteers so no one feels alone Feeling lonely in her community, Zahida used our Someone Like Me service to be able to speak to someone openly. She was matched with a volun...
How Beverley supports and inspires the community by volunteering Beverley has been a devoted volunteer for 10 years. During this time, she’s got involved with local Moving Forward courses and given speeche...
Celebrating 20 years of our Service Pledge with Karen, our longstanding volunteer To celebrate the 20th year of our Service Pledge programme, we asked Karen, patient advocate of 15 years, all about it. She shares its impac...
