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...
I was young so cancer wasn't on my radar
Just by chance, Stacey came across a lump in her armpit. After months of putting it off, she had it checked out and got the news she had pri...
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.
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...
Men with breast cancer, like me, need support too
Richard found out he had primary breast cancer in 2015. Now he supports other men with breast cancer and encourages them to ask for help.
If you’re supporting a loved one, you don’t need to be alone
When Pete’s wife, Amanda, was diagnosed with primary breast cancer in 2021, he didn’t know there was support for him too. Here, Pete encour...
Being around other young women was priceless
After getting diagnosed at 32, Rachel was in shock and felt isolated. She found our support group, Younger Women Together, and it showed her...
I loved volunteering at a Pink Ribbon Walk
Beth loves supporting the walkers at our Pink Ribbon Walks. She’d recommend volunteering to anyone looking to have fun and meet people, whil...
Meet our volunteer, Eileen
After 2 breast cancer diagnoses, Eileen wanted to support people like her. She decided to volunteer on our Moving Forward course and help wi...
Natalie on dating after a mastectomy
Since her mastectomy, Natalie has faced challenges in her dating life which have affected her confidence. She shares her experience, her tho...
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 ...
Lynne's journey from Moving Forward attendee to volunteer
Feeling overwhelmed at the end of her treatment, Lynne joined our online Moving Forward course to help her readjust to daily life. After it ...
Lucy’s journey from diagnosis to Pink Ribbon Walker
Lucy was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 25. She told us how it came about, where she is now and why doing a Pink Ribbon Walk was import...
Valerie had the time of her life as a Pink Ribbon Walk volunteer
Valerie’s passionate about raising breast cancer awareness and doing her bit. When she could no longer take on a Pink Ribbon Walk, she decid...
We laughed and we cried, and we learned about moving on with life
Age 53, Ruth is a primary school teacher with 2 daughters aged 21 and 24. We asked Ruth about her diagnosis and how she adjusted to her new ...
I can’t get enough of volunteering
Faye is a midwife and has 3 boys with her husband Nathan. A volunteering superstar, Faye gets involved in several of our roles. We asked F...
From Pink Ribbon Walk volunteers to close friends
After having breast cancer, Claire and Carole volunteered for a Pink Ribbon Walk. They hit it off from the start, bonding through laughing, ...
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’m raising funds to help people like me
2 months after her primary breast cancer diagnosis, Paula got the news she had secondary breast cancer. Keeping a positive mindset, Paula’s ...
Grandad was full of love and laughter - we cherish our Christmas memories of him
Holly, who lost her grandad Roy this year, set up a fund in his memory on behalf of this charity, and raised over £600 by completing the Thr...
At Christmas we decorate Lisa's grave and leave money to her Fund in Memory
Ian’s wife Lisa recovered from breast cancer, but died in 2017 from a neuroendocrine cancer. Since establishing Lisa’s Fund in Memory, Ian a...
Our wedding was perfect, then my world came crashing down
The sound of wedding bells had barely stopped ringing in Charlotte’s ears when she received the shocking news of her breast cancer diagnosis...
My therapy after treatment? A 1,000-mile cycle to celebrate my 60th
Nancy, who received a primary breast cancer diagnosis, cycled from Land’s End to John O’Groats for the £1000 Challenge.
I was treated for secondary breast cancer for a year before doctors realised they’d misdiagnosed me
After being diagnosed with invasive ductal breast cancer, and undergoing a mastectomy, lymph node surgery and chemotherapy, Donna wasn’t pre...
Emma’s story
"When I was first diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, I didn't expect to live to the end of the year."
Fenjal ambassador, Marie, on her breast cancer story, and our partnership with Fenjal
Marie reached out to us for support after her breast cancer diagnosis, and she’s now one of our incredible supporters. Being a Fenjal ambsas...
Michael is walking for his loved ones
Michael's wife, sister and sister-in-law all heard the news they had breast cancer. Find out more about his story and why he's taking part i...
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...
Connecting with people my age gave me hope
Charlie was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 33. She took part in our course for younger women with breast cancer and co-created a...
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...
I want to help other young women feel less lonely
Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 29. She tells us what it’s like to have breast cancer as a young woman and what she’s d...
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.
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 ...
Being an Indian girl, I didn't know anyone who had gone through breast cancer
Watch a video of Kreena talking about overcoming taboos and why she wants to share her story of hope.
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.
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 ...
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...
Yoga was my lifeline after treatment for breast cancer
Marcia was diagnosed with breast cancer at 32. After going through treatment, she decided to try yoga to help with her mental and physical r...
People acted like I was getting a ‘free boob job’
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Carlie-Ann had breast reconstruction in her early 30s. She talks about the ups and downs of her ex...
This award is for all the inspirational people I’ve met while volunteering
After her breast cancer diagnosis at age 28, Lauren was determined to help others like her. She became one of our patient advocates and went...
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...
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...
I wanted immediate reconstruction because I couldn’t imagine having part of me missing
When Suzanne was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, the news came as a huge shock. After coming to terms with her diagnosis, she opted fo...
My advice to anyone considering breast reconstruction
Helen shares her experience with breast reconstruction, including her difficulties with the expander implant. Since having a DIEP flap recon...
My favourite thing about running karaoke marathons is the look on people’s faces
Graham has been singing karaoke while running marathons for 10 years. In recognition of his hard work, Graham has recently won the Fundraise...
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...
Volunteering at the Pink Ribbon Walk was wonderful
After her treatment for primary breast cancer, Priya wanted to give something back. She told us what it was like to volunteer at the Pink Ri...
I love spreading awareness in local communities
Hedwig started volunteering with us in 2014. For the past 10 years, she’s been delivering talks to groups across the UK as a public health v...
I had no idea men could get breast cancer
Before his diagnosis, Tony had no idea men could get breast cancer. Now, he wants to make sure people understand that anyone could get the d...
The Pink Ribbon Walk was the highlight of my year
Inspired by her friend’s diagnosis, Charlotte has been involved in all sorts of fundraising. She recently entered the Pink Ribbon Walk and h...