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Following a diagnosis of bilateral breast cancer, Trisha went on to have a bilateral mastectomy with a reconstruction. Trisha was 69 when she was diagnosed and her treatment included chemotherapy, Herceptin and hormone therapy. Trisha welcomes you to contact her if you have any questions relating to breast cancer.

In the summer of 2010, Catriona rolled over in bed and felt something in her right breast. 2 weeks later she was told she had breast cancer, and underwent intense treatment. The support Catriona found via this charity inspired her to become a Someone Like Me volunteer.

When Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, she thought her world had fallen apart. But after meeting a local cancer support centre volunteer, her outlook changed, and she decided she would turn this negative experience into a positive one. When her treatment finished, she trained to become a Someone Like Me volunteer.

Tamsin was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2009 and later discovered that she had inherited the BRCA 1 mutation. Whilst having risk reducing surgery, Tamsin was diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time. She felt overwhelmed but speaking to a Someone Like Me volunteer helped her to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Now, Tamsin is here to help others in the same way.

Maggie was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer at the age of 41. Two years after treatment, surgery and radiotherapy, she had a delayed DIEP flap reconstruction. She says she could not have been happier with the result.

Mum Marianne found a lump on her breast on the first day of the new millennium and was diagnosed with breast cancer a week after she lost her long-time job. In 2023, she was diagnosed with cancer in her other breast, and had another lumpectomy and intense radiotherapy. She’s been a Someone Like Me volunteer for 22 years.

Julia’s doctors were not initially concerned, assuming the lump she had found was benign and therefore it was a complete shock when was diagnosed at the age of 31. As a younger woman, Julia felt isolated. She became a Someone Like Me volunteer in 2013 and is happy to hear from you if you feel she can help.

Karne was 66 when she was first diagnosed. She had chemotherapy and Herceptin, followed by a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. 2 years later, she found out she had a recurrence and went on to have further surgery. Karne found speaking with others about their experiences and fears helped her enormously and she would love to offer the same support to you.

Sara-Jane was diagnosed at the age of 48 in 2019, and like many others her diagnosis came as a shock. The same week she received her diagnosis, she was notified that her role was being made redundant. She went on to have a mastectomy and hormone therapy, and now sometime on, is more than happy to share her experiences in order to help others affected by breast cancer.

It felt like a whirlwind when Helen was diagnosed. She went on to have chemotherapy, radiotherapy and a mastectomy.  Helen did what she could to stay positive, taking things one day at a time and doing more of the things she enjoys the most. Helen hopes you feel welcome to reach out to her if you’d like to talk.

Following a lumpectomy, Deb went on to have radiotherapy and hormone therapy. Deb understands the challenges and the turmoil of a diagnosis goes far beyond the treatment and she welcomes you to get in touch if you feel she can be of help.

Claire was in complete shock when diagnosed at the age of 38 in 2014 and she went on to have chemotherapy, hormone therapy and a bilateral mastectomy. Claire now has a different outlook on life, and tries to enjoy each and every day.