Sally Kum, associate director of nursing and health information at Breast Cancer Now, said:
“We’re deeply sorry to hear the news that Lucy Davis is living with metastatic, incurable breast cancer, and we’re sending our thoughts and support to Lucy, her family and everyone close to her at this incredibly difficult time.
“Lucy’s openness about her diagnosis will undoubtedly resonate with the many thousands of people living with metastatic breast cancer across the UK.
“While advances in breast cancer treatment mean that more people are living longer with the disease, metastatic breast cancer remains incurable, and Breast Cancer Now is committed to changing that so by 2050 everyone diagnosed with breast cancer lives and lives well.
“Lucy’s story is a powerful reminder that we cannot take our foot off the accelerator. We need to supercharge the dial on metastatic breast cancer by driving greater investment in research, developing better and kinder treatments, and finding new ways to prevent the disease from progressing and ultimately taking more lives.
“We must keep pushing for game-changing discoveries and access to life-extending drugs like Enhertu so that people living with metastatic breast cancer can have more time to live.
“We’re grateful to Lucy for sharing her experience so openly. We hope her honesty helps shine a light on the reality of metastatic breast cancer and the need for more research and support for everyone living with it.
“Anyone affected by breast cancer or seeking information and support can speak to Breast Cancer Now’s expert nurses by calling the charity’s free, confidential helpline on 0808 800 6000, or via its forum or email.”