My advice to anyone who’s been diagnosed with breast cancer - listen to your body
Alyson, a retired district nurse, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. She recovered well after treatment but started feeling pain in h...
If I’d known more about the signs and symptoms of secondary breast cancer, I wouldn’t have doubted myself
8 years after her primary diagnosis, Charli started feeling a pain in her arm. It came out of nowhere - she didn’t have an injury and couldn...
The younger women with secondaries event helped me feel less alone
Alex was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer at 41. As a young woman, going through a serious illness felt isolating. Looking to connect ...
One day, I hope secondary breast cancer won’t cut anyone’s life short
In 2013, Vivien was diagnosed with primary breast cancer. She eventually got the all-clear, but several years later, she got the news that t...
My secondary breast cancer diagnosis has made me appreciate life so much more
Sarah’s life went back to normal after she finished treatment for primary breast cancer. But just 19 months later, she received a secondary ...
Emma’s story
"When I was first diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, I didn't expect to live to the end of the year."
Emma's diaries
Emma Young is 39 and lives in Hemel Hempstead. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, but just 5 days later, she got the devastating ...
I have secondary breast cancer, but I try to make the most out of life
12 years after her primary diagnosis, Rosie got the news she had secondary breast cancer.
21 years later, Jayne got a secondary breast cancer diagnosis
Jayne endured years of intense back pain before discovering that she had secondary breast cancer, 21 years after her initial diagnosis in 20...
Sukhy's story
"If I had more time, I’d finish my tattoo."
Adobea's story
"If I had more time, I’d love to see my son get married."
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...
Jaqueline's story
"If I live a while longer, I don't want to waste it being angry."
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...
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...
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...
In 2020, I was given 2 years to live. This year, my scans show that I’ve had a complete response to treatment
When Fran was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer at 25, she was determined to defy the prognosis she’d been given. After surgery, chemot...
The doctor laughed when I told him about a lump at my mastectomy site. It turned out to be secondary breast cancer
After completing treatment for primary breast cancer, Debi was told very little about the risk of developing secondaries. Then, when she did...
Because I was young, my breast cancer symptoms weren’t taken seriously
Adobea first went to her GP with a lump in 2016, but wasn’t diagnosed with breast cancer until it has already spread. She tells us how cance...
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...
I was at the fittest I’ve ever been – then secondary breast cancer had me at my sickest
Miranda was training for a race when she first started experiencing symptoms of secondary breast cancer. After months of thinking she just h...
For a long time, I didn’t want to acknowledge my breast cancer diagnosis. I just wanted to be ‘normal’
When Natasha was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer at the age of 43, she tried to keep it at arm’s length. Now, she sees the value of c...
When my wife died of secondary breast cancer, I felt robbed of a future we could have had
Nick’s wife, Dawn, died just a month after being diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. He tells us about the life they shared, and how sup...
The emotional and practical support from Living with Secondary Breast Cancer meet-ups was invaluable
When Anne was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, she found it invaluable to meet up with others with the same diagnosis.
I want people to see the true picture of cancer
In 2013, Esther had a mastectomy to treat primary breast cancer. Following a secondary (metastatic) breast cancer diagnosis earlier this yea...
I was told I had secondary breast cancer, but nobody explained what that meant
When Anne found a lump in her neck, she had no idea it could be linked to the breast cancer she had years earlier. She tells us how she got ...
My doctor told me I had inflammation, but it was actually secondary breast cancer
After finishing treatment for primary breast cancer, Jac began feeling a pressure in her chest. It was eventually diagnosed as metastatic br...
2 months after being told I was cancer-free, I discovered I had secondary breast cancer
When Pam was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in October 2020, she was overwhelmed physically and emotionally. She tells us what she’...
My secondary breast cancer was misdiagnosed as a chest infection
When Joy initially started experiencing symptoms of secondary breast cancer, her doctors thought it was asthma-related. A decade later, she ...
I used to think I was a victim of secondary breast cancer, now I see myself thriving
Jennifer struggled when she was diagnosed with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer, but has worked hard to change her attitude and to advoc...
It took 6 months for doctors to diagnose me with secondary breast cancer
Aliya experienced a long delay when seeking help for her secondary (metastatic) breast cancer symptoms. By speaking about her experience, sh...
Having secondary breast cancer does not make me brave, but I have been able to live well with my diagnosis
Jane was initially diagnosed with breast cancer 14 years ago, then found out she had secondary breast cancer in 2012. She tells us about wha...
People with secondary breast cancer can still live a relatively normal life
When Sue was initially diagnosed with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer, she was told she may only have a year to live. Five years on, sh...
My wife was given 6 months to live the same month we found out our daughter was pregnant
Shirley was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2016, but sadly passed away in 2020. Her husband, Bob, tells us about how one of her l...
I may have secondary breast cancer, but hope keeps me going
Natasha was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer at the age of 43. She tells us about her experience of being diagnosed and living with se...
For the first time since my secondary diagnosis, I am being relentlessly kind to myself
After being diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, Sherin lost her usual zest for life. Thankfully, she’s now rediscovered it – but it came...
There is still room for hope with a secondary breast cancer diagnosis
Anna, a 53-year-old mother of two, has been living with secondary breast cancer since 2017. Here, she talks about how her life has changed –...
I needed emergency surgery after my secondary symptoms were ignored for so long
Gillian was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in January 2020. She tells us about the difficulties she faced getting diagnosed and what...
Even with secondary breast cancer, I am still able to feel ‘normal’
Flora Sheringham is a 73-year-old mother of three and a grandmother of six, and has been living with secondary breast cancer since 2014.
I was working as a palliative care nurse when I found out I had secondary breast cancer
Rachel, a married mum of three, was diagnosed with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer in 2018. She tells us about her experience of living...
I remain a positive person, even though my cancer has spread to my brain
Natalie was diagnosed with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer in 2017 and received news it had spread to her brain a year later. She expla...
Even though my wife had limited time, she never stopped caring about others
Melissa was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer at the age of 36. She sadly passed away in March 2020 – but not before leaving behind a w...
My world came crashing down when I was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer at 25
Fran was diagnosed with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer this year. She shares why she wants to raise awareness of cancer in younger peo...
I didn’t realise the connection between my symptoms and breast cancer
Joy has been living with secondary breast cancer since 2011. She tells us about the difficulties she faced getting diagnosed and the importa...
I was in denial about the lump in my breast
Louisa was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in April 2017. She shares why it’s important to know the signs of breast cancer, and how y...
I was diagnosed with cancer twice – but I’m not letting it stop me
Victoria was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2019, but she refuses to be held back by it. She shares how her diagnosis encouraged ...
My breast cancer is incurable but it won’t stop me living my life
Laura was first diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 25. She finished treatment for primary breast cancer, but later, Laura was told th...
I've been diagnosed with breast cancer three times - and I'm not yet 30
Katie was diagnosed with breast cancer three times before she turned 30. She shares how she’s kept her sense of self while living with secon...
People are living longer with this disease; things can only get better as long as research continues
When Anna was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, she assumed she did not have long left to live. However, she's now learned that there is...
Downward-facing what? Yoga and secondary breast cancer
Rebecca discovered yoga after her secondary diagnosis. She gives her tips on getting started, and shares how it’s helped her understand her ...