Sometimes we underestimate the power of the patient experience, but our voices can make change happen
Penny was looking for a way to get involved at Breast Cancer Now after her diagnosis. She didn’t feel ready to take on a physical challenge....
As a Voice, I use my experience to make lasting, positive change
Neva was ready to start life in the UK when she was diagnosed with primary breast cancer. During treatment she saw the difference personalis...
Giving something back as a Breast Cancer Voice is such a privilege
Following her treatment for primary breast cancer, Leighanne found the Moving Forward course helped her to talk through her experiences. Now...
I hope that my work will improve things even further for people going through breast cancer
People affected by breast cancer are at the heart of what we do. Our Breast Cancer Voices, like Carol, help make that happen. She’s taken on...
Being a Breast Cancer Voice is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life
As a Breast Cancer Voice, Natalie shapes our work as a charity. Our Breast Cancer Voices make sure that the experiences of people with breas...
I want to make sure that future generations have a better experience of breast cancer
As a Breast Cancer Voice, Almona focuses on making sure equality, diversity and inclusion are a priority in everything we do as a charity. S...
As a Breast Cancer Voice, I’m helping to shape the future of breast cancer support and care
Emily was recently a member of the steering group for our Big Breast Cancer Survey. The survey was created to understand people’s experience...
As a Breast Cancer Voice, I’ve regained a sense of purpose
After her breast cancer diagnosis, Fiona found support through Breast Cancer Now. Speaking to people who understood helped her cope througho...
It's important that we keep banging the drum for breast cancer in men
When Richard was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, he had no idea that men could get breast cancer too. Now, he volunteers with Breast C...
As Breast Cancer Voices, our experiences and our stories make a difference
Sarah has always wanted to improve things for people diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. She has thrown herself into being a Breast Canc...
I love using my experiences to help improve support in the future
As a Breast Cancer Voice, Julie uses her experiences to advocate for others and improve researchers’ understanding of breast cancer.
As a Breast Cancer Voice, it’s great to see our ideas being implemented
Coral is a part of our Here for You project group. She talks to us about what she’s achieved with the group so far and why she’s one of our ...
As a Voice, I get to contribute my whole self to improving things for others
Anjli uses her experience and skills to make sure that younger women of South Asian descent are represented in our work.
Sharing my story helps me make sense of it all
After recovering from cancer as a teenager, Claire was diagnosed with breast cancer. With the help of Breast Cancer Now’s services, she rega...
Fiona raises her voice to help others with breast cancer
After treatment for lobular breast cancer, Fiona wanted to challenge herself. She got involved with Breast Cancer Voices and is now using he...
Coral uses her voice to shape the future of our services
Coral joined Breast Cancer Voices to get more involved in our work. We asked about her breast cancer experience and the opportunities she’s ...
I jump at the chance to take part in research
When she was 59, Debbie was diagnosed with primary breast cancer. She decided to join Breast Cancer Voices to be part of the community and p...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I wanted to use my breast cancer experience to educate others, and ended up helping myself unexpectedly
After Linda was treated for DCIS, she wanted to give back and help improve services for future patients. She’s now a Patient Advocate with B...
I may have secondary breast cancer, but there are still so many things in my life that make me feel lucky
Anna is 54 and developed primary breast cancer 10 years ago. She was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer of the liver and bones five year...
Since losing my youngest child to breast cancer, I have done all I can to support Breast Cancer Now
For almost two decades, Amanda has worked tirelessly in so many areas of Breast Cancer Now. She gives us an insight into her work and imagin...
There is still a lack of information about BRCA genes – for patients and health professionals
Tony found out he had an altered BRCA2 gene after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. Before that, he had no idea what it could enta...
Chemotherapy took so much from me, but I’ve found a way to take back control
While going through treatment for stage three breast cancer, Bal experienced hair loss, fatigue and ongoing brain fog. Thanks to support and...