Back to About us Home About us Personal stories Select filters 1 Filter results by Personal stories Mental wellbeing Treatment tips Secondary breast cancer Body image Family and relationships Getting support Younger women Men with breast cancer Symptoms Volunteering Fundraising Breast Cancer Voices Apply Filters 40 results Clear all filters Being part of the Breast Cancer Now team and encouraging the runners was incredibly meaningful I want to show people with a diagnosis they can still live life to the full I want to use my experiences to help others I’ve seen the difference staying active can make to wellbeing after a breast cancer diagnosis Breast Cancer Voices is a way for me to continue to give back Amanda's story I hope that my work will improve things even further for people going through breast cancer Being a Breast Cancer Voice is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life I’ve raised over £30,000 as a volunteer, and this is just the beginning The Moving Forward course inspired me to take back control I love spreading awareness in local communities Volunteering at the Pink Ribbon Walk was wonderful My advice to anyone considering breast reconstruction This award is for all the inspirational people I’ve met while volunteering From Pink Ribbon Walk volunteers to close friends I can’t get enough of volunteering Valerie had the time of her life as a Pink Ribbon Walk volunteer Lynne's journey from Moving Forward attendee to volunteer Meet our volunteer, Eileen I loved volunteering at a Pink Ribbon Walk If you’re supporting a loved one, you don’t need to be alone Sheila's story: embracing her new look and inspiring others Your support can stop people like Bex feeling alone Sandra is embracing life as a Breast Cancer Now Voice Being a Voice gave Claire her control back Zahida volunteers so no one feels alone I love being part of an amazing community of volunteers Standing together to support Breast Cancer Now - Roseann’s story Helping others is a massive part of my healing process Becoming a volunteer following my diagnosis has helped me readjust to life It's so rewarding to provide the support that I missed out on during breast cancer treatment I started volunteering after my breast cancer diagnosis, and now I work for Breast Cancer Now Even if one person finds their breast cancer because of me, it will have been worth my time Hormone treatment can feel daunting, but at least I can use my experience to help with new research Chemotherapy took so much from me, but I’ve found a way to take back control After being part of a medical trial, I now help to approve future clinical trials for breast cancer patients I put off seeing a doctor because I believed that breast cancer was incurable I hid my breast cancer diagnosis for years, but now I’m speaking out to help others Having cancer 4 times over 17 years has given me a greater awareness of life Volunteering helps the people I work with, but it's also been invaluable to me
After being part of a medical trial, I now help to approve future clinical trials for breast cancer patients