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Sarah

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

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.

Julia

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.

Sara Jane

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.

Claire

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.

Kate

Kate was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 at the age of 33. Shortly after her diagnosis, Kate found out she was pregnant. Now, some time on, Kate is enjoying life with her 2 sons and is really happy to talk through any concerns related to breast cancer.

Julie

Julie’s diagnosis came as a huge shock, she has just got married and was living her best life. Julie had fantastic support around her but found it very helpful to speak to a Someone Like Me volunteer as they could understand what she was going through. Now she is sometime on, Julie is here to help others in a similar way.

Clair

Clair was 38 when she was diagnosed with Grade 3 Triple Negative breast cancer. She had chemotherapy before surgery, then underwent a single mastectomy, and full lymph node clearance from under one arm. Clair is happy to answer any questions about her experience.

Pearl

Even before she was diagnosed, Pearl always had a fear of breast cancer. Being diagnosed the same week as her brother was diagnosed with a more advanced cancer, Pearl understands the impact a diagnosis can have not just on the person but their family too.

Sarah-Jane

After discovering a “gristly bit” on her right breast, Sarah-Jane was told she had breast cancer. Following her surgery and treatment, she finally feels like herself again. She found out about the Someone Like Me Volunteer role through our Facebook page, and thoroughly enjoys helping others.

Anita

Following her first routine mammogram, Anita was shocked when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Like a lot of people, Anita never thought it would happen to her. She is happy to hear from anyone who has just been diagnosed, going through treatment or is trying to move on with their life after cancer.

Catriona

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.