When mum was diagnosed I felt helpless
In support of his mum, Oliver and his team are raising £12,000 by running 5km every single day from the 1st to 25th December.
Moving Forward courses helped me feel like myself again
During treatment, Stella felt confused, emotional and lost. This changed when she discovered Breast Cancer Now’s Moving Forward courses.
After treatment, you can feel so alone
Phillippa felt lost after treatment, but she found enduring friendships on her Moving Forward course. They call themselves The Knockers and ...
Five ways to practise self care over Christmas
Practising self care after breast cancer isn’t always easy, especially in the lead up to Christmas. Fay shares five tips for being kind to y...
Dragon boat racing helped me find my ‘new normal’ after treatment
Jackie expected to feel like new after treatment, but she struggled with her fitness. She explains how dragon boat racing helped her regain ...
I wrote poetry to help me through my breast cancer treatment
Pam wrote poems to help process her breast cancer treatment. She shares extracts from her collection on things to remember after a diagnosis...
I felt guilty for having breast cancer
When Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer, she felt like she would be a burden to her loved ones. She shares how she managed her feelings ...
Oncology Waiting Room and Beyond - a poem
Rona wrote a poem whilst waiting for husband's last oncology appointment that captures the many emotions you feel at the end of treatment.
We hope that sharing experiences will help BAME women with breast cancer
Breast Surgeon Georgette Oni is hosting ‘Let’s Talk About… Black Women and Breast Cancer’ on 26 October, 2019. She shares why this event is ...
Research round-up: chemotherapy, breast reconstruction and secondary research
We look at three projects we’re funding to help improve the lives of women with breast cancer.
I isolated myself after my diagnosis
When Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer, she struggled with feelings of loneliness and isolation. She shares how she managed these emoti...
My daughter and I were diagnosed in the same year
21 years after she first had breast cancer, Amanda and her daughter Leanne were diagnosed with the disease. She tells us why she’s sharing h...
Why are so many unreconstructed women like me hidden?
When Claire discovered that about 2/3 of women choose not to have reconstruction after mastectomy, she wanted to find a way to share and und...
I have learnt to appreciate what matters
Lara’s mother died from breast cancer in 2014. She talks about her own diagnosis, and how she went through treatment away from her family wh...
Fly fishing helped me relax after breast cancer
Casting for Recovery offers unique weekend retreats for people with breast cancer. Clare Foulkes found it brought fun, relaxation and friend...
When my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, I kept my lump secret
Rosemarie found a lump just before her sister was diagnosed. Black Women Rising helped her accept her diagnosis.
Getting a mastectomy tattoo has transformed how we feel about our bodies
Four women have shown their support for a ghd campaign, which will raise money for Breast Cancer Now, by sharing their experiences of gettin...
Taking on an Ultra Challenge!
Peter took part in one of our 50km Ultra Challenges to raise money for Breast Cancer Now. Here's how he found the experience.
My whole life changed because of my breast cancer
Baking helped Jackie move forward after her breast cancer diagnosis. She'll be taking part and selling her cakes in an Afternoon Tea this mo...
It was important to do what was right for me
Samantha was diagnosed eight weeks before she was due to get married. She shares why it’s important to deal with your diagnosis in a way tha...
I felt guilty that I wasn’t being a good enough mum
Leanne worried how her breast cancer diagnosis would affect her relationship with her two sons.
Six things people have said to me about cancer
Melanie, who writes her own blog ‘But Seriously, who knew?’, describes the things that friends and strangers have said in response to her pr...
Dear diary: I don’t know what’s going to happen next
Gwen kept a diary during her first few months after her diagnosis. She shares how she dealt with the whirlwind of appointments and informati...
People don’t realise the emotional turmoil of cancer
Lucy discusses the difficult emotions she felt after her breast cancer diagnosis and how she manages them since she finished hospital treatm...
We cannot do the work we do without our Patient Advocates
As part of the Services Improvement team, part of Erika Aquino's role is to recruit and manage volunteers who work on the Service Pledge pro...
Sometimes I don’t recognise the person looking back at me
Patricia’s long, red hair was a huge part of her identity. She shares some tips for managing your hair as it regrows.
I want to get on with my life after cancer
After treatment finished, Rosemarie struggled to return to her normal life. She shares how the Black Women Rising project helped her appreci...
It’s hard for people to understand how I live with my cancer
Lucie was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2016. She shares her difficulties in navigating her cancer between her ‘two worlds’. ...
What is mindfulness?
This Mental Health Awareness Week, Karin explains how mindfulness can help after a breast cancer diagnosis and offers some exercises for you...
Why Joanna has been inspired to put on the greatest show
Joanna was diagnosed with a faulty BRCA gene at 24, meaning her chances of developing breast cancer were high. Here she shares why she has b...
I was nursing when I was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer
Therese was working as an emergency nurse when she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. She shares how her diagnosis has motivated he...
A weekend away with a purpose
Every year, thousands of volunteers participate in our fundraising events. This is Anna's experience.
My story: Going back to work
Bal, Alice-May and Kaz share their experiences of going back to work after their breast cancer treatment.
I didn’t want to hide my diagnosis
Kiren worried what people would think when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She shares why she wants to spread awareness of breast canc...
When my sister told me she found a lump, I felt sick
Jennifer, founder of Naked Jam, hosted an Afternoon Tea in memory of her sister, Jackie.
Will I ever feel normal?
Fran writes about what 'normal' means to her two years on from her breast cancer treatment.
Why Louise and her family have inspired best friend Jane to run the Virgin Money London Marathon
Jane and Louise have been best friends all their lives. Jane is running the London Marathon in honour of Louise and her family, whose lives ...
I regained my spirit and never looked back
Jennie was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. Last year, she walked in The Show London.
Jacqueline’s seven tips on coping once hospital treatment ends
Jacqueline struggled with achy joints, nausea and dizziness due to hormone therapy. She gives her tips on managing symptoms.
Mum is no longer here but her presence is huge in everything we do
When Holly Macbeth's mum was diagnosed with cancer back in 1988, she had no idea what the future held for her.
Mum's diagnosis made spending time together even more important
We talk to Francesca and Fiona, Kally and Amanda about their stories of motherhood and breast cancer.
How breast cancer changed my life
Three years on, Clare looks back at her breast cancer diagnosis and shares how it has changed her.
I wanted to be brave enough to rock a bald head
After experiencing hair loss during chemotherapy, Christeen started to get creative with her new bald look.
I’ve felt like a pinball in a machine. But as time has ticked on, I’ve stopped spinning
Deborah was diagnosed with breast cancer in January last year. One year on, she is taking part in a Pink Ribbon Walk.
Ann’s top 10 tips for managing hand-foot (Palmar-plantar) syndrome
When Ann developed Palmar-plantar syndrome, she couldn’t find any support.
Sarah's story: redesigned, reinvented, reinvigorated
Sarah's journey with breast cancer was full of ups and downs. Now she's out of treatment, she takes a look back at what she achieved.
Sarah's story: Chemotherapy is a nasty word
After Sarah underwent surgery to remove her breast cancer, she thought she was done with treatment. Then, chemotherapy happened.
Sarah's story: 'technically' a breast lift?!
Sarah's journey with breast cancer has been full of ups and downs. Here's how she felt about having surgery.
Sarah's story: I considered naming it
When Sarah found out she had a tumour during a routine breast screening, she prepared herself for a lot of change.
Ann's story: Moving forward after breast cancer
Ann, who was diagnosed with primary breast cancer in 2014, talks about her experience once treatment ended.