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...
I felt guilty for feeling fatigued after treatment
Sarah felt flat after treatment, but found ways to manage her fatigue. She shares her top 5 tips.
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...
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.
Helen’s 7 tips on managing the fear of recurrence
Helen’s cancer came back while she was having treatment. She talks about her fears of it returning again, and gives her tips on managing tho...
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...
I was the youngest person on my chemotherapy ward
Hattie was 27 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She coped by finding the positives in her situation, including having her name on a...
Clare’s top tips for coping with radiotherapy
When Clare found out she needed radiotherapy, she tried to prepare herself as much as possible. She shares her top tips for coping with radi...
Secondary should not mean second best
Jen shares her experience of living with secondary breast cancer and why it's important to stay involved.
Cancer made me realise you can't sit around and wait
After her diagnosis, Tracy pushed for her preferred treatment. She shares how cancer changed her outlook and led her to join the Black Women...
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...
I took comfort in eating during treatment
Rebekah felt as though food became a comfort during her breast cancer treatment. She shares her top 5 tips for losing weight healthily.
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...
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 just wanted to get back to being me
When Cassie finished breast cancer treatment in April 2018, she knew she wanted to mark the occasion by doing something different.
Rebecca’s top tips for coping with the emotional side of pain
Rebecca struggled with joint pain as a side effect of her treatment. She shares how taking care of her emotional wellbeing helps her manage ...
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.
Rebecca’s five tips for managing scanxiety
After her secondary diagnosis, Rebecca had 14 months of bad scan results before she had one that showed her cancer was shrinking.
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.
I grieved for my body after my mastectomy
Karen struggled with grief for her pre-mastectomy body. She shares how she processed her emotions.
How breast cancer changed my life
Three years on, Clare looks back at her breast cancer diagnosis and shares how it has changed her.
Tips for managing lymphoedema
Tamsin developed lymphoedema after finishing chemotherapy for a breast cancer recurrence. She shares her top tips for managing the condition...
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.
Acupuncture helped me cope during chemotherapy
During treatment, Monica chose to have acupuncture as a complementary therapy. She explains what acupuncture involves and how it helped her....
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...
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.
5 tips for managing hair loss
Jo was devastated when she found out chemotherapy meant that she would lose her hair. She shares her tips on managing hair loss.
Seeing our ideas come to life was fantastic!
After Linda was diagnosed and successfully treated for breast cancer, she felt like she needed to give something back.
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.
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 ...
My story: exercise and breast cancer
Sara, Rebecca and Della talk about their relationship with exercise throughout and beyond their breast cancer treatment.
5 ways to manage fatigue over the holidays
It’s common to experience ongoing fatigue after treatment ends. Helen shares her best tips for managing your energy levels over the holidays...
My tips for managing the festive season with breast cancer
As Lauren approaches her first Christmas after treatment, she explains why it’s important to be kind to yourself and shares her top self-car...
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.
Making wigs helped us talk about breast cancer
When Kate was diagnosed, her daughter Hana set up the Weekly Wigs project to support her during chemotherapy. They explain why it became so ...
I’ve had breast cancer – and I’m blind
Eve’s fingers numbed due to treatment, and for six months she struggled to go about her daily life. She shares how she coped.
I want to celebrate my mastectomy, not hide it
Diana struggled to find a sports bra after she had a mastectomy, and asks why women aren’t encouraged to love their bodies as they are.
Secondary breast cancer made me realise what is most important to me
After one and a half years living with secondary breast cancer, Charlie sadly died earlier this year. She worked with us to tell her story. ...