I’ve raised over £30,000 as a volunteer, and this is just the beginning
Lorraine discovered the power of volunteering over 10 years ago. Her dedication has since raised over £30,000 for Breast Cancer Now, and she...
The Moving Forward course inspired me to take back control
Struggling with health anxiety after primary breast cancer, Louise signed up to one of our Moving Forward courses. Sharing her experiences h...
5 tips for coping with breast radiotherapy
Laura, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at 29, went through a course of 33 radiotherapy sessions, here she offers her advice for anyone ...
My nana is my reason for running the London Marathon
Aimee raised money for us by running in this years’ TCS London Marathon. She tells us the story of her nana, Joan, who sadly died from breas...
Walking together was overwhelming and wonderful
After finishing her breast cancer treatment, Joanna wanted to get active while raising money for Breast Cancer Now. She signed up for the Pi...
Moving Forward courses helped me feel like myself again
In 2014, Stella was diagnosed with a grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma. During treatment, she felt confused, emotional and lost. When she di...
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.
Volunteering at the Pink Ribbon Walk meant so much to me
After Aimee’s diagnosis, her mother and friends took on the Pink Ribbon Walk in her honour. Because she was in active treatment, Aimee could...
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...
15 years later, we’ve reached our £100,000 fundraising goal
A tireless fundraiser for Breast Cancer Now, Robert shares how he got started, what keeps him motivated, and how his team pushed towards an ...
The day I was diagnosed with breast cancer
Nicky, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, couldn’t believe the diagnosis when it happened. She found our support services kept he...
Cancer is part of my life but now I’m in control
When Joanna was diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago, she thought her life would change forever. She talks about side effects, cold c...
My new look: when my hair grew back after chemo
Sheila McNicol describes how the day she stopped wearing her wig was the day she came to terms with how she looked, and why friends and fami...
Swimming after breast cancer is so freeing
There are plenty of benefits to physical activity after breast cancer treatment, both physically and mentally. For Darlaine, swimming helped...
Joining the Pink Ribbon Walk gave me such a lift
Still undergoing breast cancer treatment, Becky signed up for the Pink Ribbon Walk. She told us about herself, her fundraising and her highl...
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.
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...
7 positive things that breast cancer taught me
Since her diagnosis in 2016, Susan has had time to reflect on the positive influence breast cancer had on her life.
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...
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...
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...
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 –...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jaqueline's story
"If I live a while longer, I don't want to waste it being angry."
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 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.
Emma’s story
"When I was first diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, I didn't expect to live to the end of the year."
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."
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...
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 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 ...
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’...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 struggled to find support for my PALB2 gene mutation
Yulia was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2019. After finding out she had the PALB2 gene mutation, she struggled to find support for...
I found it difficult to move forward after my treatment
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Aisling found it difficult to adjust to a new pace of life. Now, she feels she's made progress.