I developed PTSD following my breast cancer diagnosis
After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 27 and encountering difficulties during treatment, Melissa was constantly worried. It wasn’t unt...
Helping others is a massive part of my healing process
A married mum of 2, Donna is a Public Health volunteer for Breast Cancer Now. Here she tells us why helping others is a crucial step on her ...
I was lucky to notice the lump when I did – otherwise it could have been a different story
Shortly after New Year, Rashmi received a triple negative breast cancer diagnosis. Almost a year on, she has finished treatment and is urgin...
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 ...
Jessica understands more than ever the importance of checking your breasts
After finding a lump by chance, Jessica realised ‘more than ever how important it is to check your breasts regularly.’
Breast cancer made my confidence hit the floor, but I used my experiences to help other women enjoy intimacy and feel sexy again
After lobular breast cancer, Darlaine felt alone and wasn’t prepared for her ‘confidence to hit the floor.’ After receiving support from Br...
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 ...
Angela and Mary, mum and daughter, are taking on The Show after taking on breast cancer together
Mary was diagnosed just 3 weeks after her mum, Angela. Supporting each other whilst trying to look after themselves was tricky to navigate. ...
When I felt scared and confused, Breast Cancer Now was my lifeline
Bonita was left in the dark about a lump that turned out to be breast cancer. Later on, she turned to us for the reassurance and information...
Showing men can get breast cancer too, Jim signed up to our fabulous catwalk, The Show
Jim wants to get men talking about breast cancer and show men can get it too. He’s excited for an uplifting experience, donning adventurous ...
Marie takes to The Show's catwalk to prove breast cancer can happen at any age
Marie’s taking part in The Show, our annual catwalk, to show that breast cancer can happen at any age and ‘there is light at the end the tun...
Feeling alone and a little lost after breast cancer, Jo signed up to our Moving Forward course
After breast cancer treatment, Jo was worried about leaving her hospital team, who had been her ‘security blanket.’ To get the support she n...
Using the nurse helpline made me feel like someone cared and understood, I cried with relief
When she felt worried and alone, Cath reached out to our nurse helpline for the advice and reassurance she needed. Our helpline is here for...
Louise shares why she was inspired to support us and what it's like to be a Voice
Louise turned to Breast Cancer Now for support during a lonely time, mid-pandemic. To give back, she got involved in volunteering opportunit...
Knowing something was not right, Jasmin urged for the secondary checks she needed
After spotting secondary symptoms, Jasmin spoke to her doctor, but they weren't concerned. Knowing that something wasn’t right, she pushed t...
Kerry urges you to know the signs of secondary and follow your gut-feeling
After getting clued up on secondary breast cancer, Kerry noticed some of the symptoms, but these became dismissed. Learn about Kerry’s exper...
After doing her research, Laura spotted secondary symptoms and pushed for an answer
After primary treatment, Laura armed herself with knowledge of secondary breast cancer and its signs. 10 years later, she noticed symptoms a...
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...
Jill is stepping forward for a Pink Ribbon Walk
To mark the end of her hospital treatment, Jill signed up to a Pink Ribbon Walk. We asked Jill about her diagnosis, why she took part in o...
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...
I love being part of an amazing community of volunteers
For Volunteers’ Week 2023, we asked Elizabeth, Someone Like Me and information point volunteer, about how she helps out. She told us her abo...
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...
Amy talks body confidence and trying for a baby after breast cancer
At 25, with no family history of breast cancer, Amy’s diagnosis came as a massive shock. Now, 4 years on, she’s feeling stronger than ever.
For International Nurses Day, Catherine gives the low-down on our nurse helpline and why it is so valuable
We asked Catherine what she enjoys most about being one of our nurses and why the helpline is so important. Catherine offers a listening e...
Being a voice is so empowering and allows you to give back
When the pandemic made things lonely, Trisha used our helpline and Someone Like Me service for the support she needed during treatment. Afte...
Jemma took on the Pink Ribbon Walk in memory of her mum, Angela Mason
Jemma signed up to our May 2022 Pink Ribbon Walk around Blenheim Palace, in memory of her ‘beautiful mum, Angela.’ She shares her mum’s stor...
I cannot wait for the walk this year. Walking through the beautiful countryside, alongside my friends, is one of my favourite things to do.
Our Pink Ribbon Walks are a great way to get out into the beautiful countryside while fundraising for our world-class research and support. ...
Linda took on Trek Nepal - a chance to visit her dream destination, while fundraising too
If you’d like to take on a new challenge, visit a dream location, and support a charity close to your heart, overseas events are a great way...
Jumping to the challenge - Eve took a leap of faith with a sponsored skydive
This year, why not do something different, while raising money for a cause you care about? If you’re an adrenaline junkie, want to face a fe...
You see incredible parts of London - stunning locks, boats and residences
Jacqui joined us for the 2022 Thames Path Challenge – an exciting, stunning trek around London. She told us why she signed up, how she fundr...
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...
Being a Voice gave Claire her control back
After her diagnosis, Claire felt her choices had been taken away. But after volunteering with us and joining Breast Cancer Voices, Claire ha...
Why being a Voice is important to Fola
We asked Fola about her diagnosis, why she became a Breast Cancer Voice, and her favourite moment from our Voices network to date. Our net...
Celebrating 1 year of Breast Cancer Voices
We celebrated 1 year since the relaunch of Breast Cancer Voices, by chatting with 2 of our Voices, rounding up highlights from the first yea...
Men with breast cancer don't need to feel alone
We had a chat with Dr Kerry Quincey, Doug and Dave from the Men’s Virtual Meet Up (VMU). We asked about their connection to breast cancer, h...
Remembering Dawn: Continuing her legacy by supporting the Omaze prize draw
After losing his wife, Dawn, to secondary breast cancer just a month after diagnosis, Nick wanted to continue her legacy. He shares her sto...
Donna Fraser's experience
Hear from Donna Fraser OBE about why it’s so important to go for screening.
Sandra is embracing life as a Breast Cancer Now Voice
Sandra's making the most of life with a secondary breast diagnosis and enjoys showing people it’s possible.
Kaur's experience
Hear from Kaur about the importance of breast screening as a woman from the South Asian community.
Your support can stop people like Bex feeling alone
After her diagnosis, Bex just wanted to speak to someone who understood. She decided to be that person for others, by volunteering with our ...
Judy is surrounded by support and trying to stay positive
When she was 38, Judy got the news she had both triple breast cancer and the BRCA gene. She’s trying to stay positive, through family, frien...
My son ran 30 miles in a month
After her diagnosis, Kerry’s son ran a mile a day, for a month, as part of our Run 30 miles fundraising challenge.
Roger is celebrating life, 10 years after a BRCA diagnosis
10 years after his breast cancer and BRCA diagnosis, Roger fundraised and ‘celebrated being alive’ by abseiling down Spinnaker Tower, in Por...
Sheila's story: embracing her new look and inspiring others
After learning to love her new look, and embrace life, Sheila signed up to some of our volunteering opportunities, including Breast Cancer V...
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...
Jaqueline's story
"If I live a while longer, I don't want to waste it being angry."
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...
Adobea's story
"If I had more time, I’d love to see my son get married."
Sukhy's story
"If I had more time, I’d finish my tattoo."
Help Joanna say 'goodbye breasts!'
After getting her second breast cancer diagnosis in 2020, Joanna produced a documentary and art installation about her breast cancer experie...