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....
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: exercise and breast cancer
Sara, Rebecca and Della talk about their relationship with exercise throughout and beyond their breast cancer treatment.
Breast cancer changed me as a person
Sara shares her experience and gives her tips for moving forward after treatment for feeling like 'me' again.
Marcia’s 5 yoga poses to support you through treatment
After her breast cancer diagnosis, Marcia began to practise yoga. She felt empowered and in charge of her recovery and well-being. Now a qua...
Chemotherapy may take your taste buds, but don’t let it take your love of food
If you could change just one thing about your treatment for breast cancer, what would it be? Jackie explains why she would choose the chemot...
10 surprising things that will never look the same because of breast cancer
Jackie Scully lists the 10 surprising things that will never look the same because of breast cancer treatment.
Chemotherapy took so much from me, but I’ve found a way to take back control
While going through treatment for stage three breast cancer, Bal experienced hair loss, fatigue and ongoing brain fog. Thanks to support and...
There is still a lack of information about BRCA genes – for patients and health professionals
Tony found out he had an altered BRCA2 gene after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. Before that, he had no idea what it could enta...
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...
Amy talks body confidence and trying for a baby after breast cancer
At 25, with no family history of breast cancer, Amy’s diagnosis came as a massive shock. Now, 4 years on, she’s feeling stronger than ever.
Hair regrowth after cancer and why I ditched the wigs
Laura shares what made her decide to ditch the wigs after hair loss following breast cancer treatment.
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.
I love my body even more since having a mastectomy
When Clare was told she needed a mastectomy, she expected to be upset. Approaching her treatment with positivity, however, she now feels bet...
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.
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.
I grieved for my body after my mastectomy
Karen struggled with grief for her pre-mastectomy body. She shares how she processed her emotions.
I regret my breast reconstruction decision, and I want other women to know their options
Gina was offered a single mastectomy with reconstruction after her breast cancer diagnosis in May last year but has regrets about the outcom...
I love my body after having a double mastectomy
When Carly first got breast cancer, she decided she’d have a double mastectomy if it ever recurred. However, when that happened, she was met...
Nobody talks about feeling self-conscious about your body after breast cancer
Kate and Sarah became friends after being diagnosed with breast cancer around the same time in 2018. They faced a lot of the same problems d...
When my hair regrew after chemotherapy, it felt like getting my life back
Rosa Panadès kept a blog about her hair regrowth after chemotherapy. Five years on, she talks about losing her hair, what happened when it g...
Choosing swimwear after breast surgery
Choosing swimwear after breast surgery can be daunting. Kelly Short was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006 aged 31, and later took part in...
My scar reminds me I’m still here
2 years after she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Kim Smith reveals how her surgery affected her body image and relationship.
Breast cancer stripped me of everything, but I felt born again
When Nina began treatment for breast cancer at the age of 36, she saw her body change drastically. As she began to recover, she discovered a...
I learnt to accept the fear of recurrence
As the new year draws near, Ann reflects on how she gave voice to her fears, and how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helped her through.
Five tips for returning to work after treatment
Returning to work after treatment, Kaz wondered ‘Will I be able to cope?’ Here are her top five tips for reclaiming your work routine after ...
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...
Writing helped me face my demons
Fran, from Dorset, tells us how writing helped her move forward after treatment, and gives her top tips for starting to write.
The unfairness of waiting two years for a diagnosis turned my world upside down
Nicky struggled with her mental health after breast cancer treatment. She shares what she struggled with, what helped her, and where she is ...
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.
Waiting to know what type of cancer I had left me completely terrified
Catrina, a writer and artistic director, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the end of last year. These excerpts from her blog show the tur...
Dear Cancer: I am no longer afraid
'Three years ago, you made a shocking appearance in my life. I can't pretend that you are going to like what I have to say, but I have to ge...
Breast cancer made me feel like I had to rebuild myself
During her recovery from breast cancer treatment, Angela decided to write Rebel Boob, a show about the real-life experiences of women with b...
I was working as a doctor during the coronavirus pandemic when I got diagnosed with breast cancer
Marisa, a doctor, was diagnosed with breast cancer in April. The diagnosis took a toll on her physical health, her mental wellbeing, and her...
Breast Cancer Now did so much to help me physically and mentally through my treatment
Tracy Armstrong was diagnosed with breast cancer at the end of 2019. After three operations, and with the COVID-19 pandemic creating even mo...
Being miserable wasn’t going to change the fact I had breast cancer, so I chose not to be
When Moke was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, she was committed to keeping her positive attitude – even when she faced complic...
Breast cancer changed my perception of time
After Ann finished treatment for breast cancer, she was struck by a wave of anxiety and grief as the impact of her diagnosis hit.
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...
My diagnosis meant I had to shield for 18 weeks, so I used the opportunity for something good
When Julie was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer during lockdown, she wanted to do something to ensure both she and her son staye...
Right up until the end of her life, Emma was thinking of others and how she could help
Emma’s last wish was to raise money so that other people wouldn’t go through the same experience as her. Lin and Lucy, Emma’s mum and sister...
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...
Viv shares the story of her strong, passionate daughter, Tanya, and how she donates in her memory every year
Diagnosed at age 26, Tanya ‘began a quest for experiences,' ensuring to live life fully. Viv, Tanya's mum, shares Tanya's story and how she ...
Jill is stepping forward for a Pink Ribbon Walk
To mark the end of her hospital treatment, Jill signed up to a Pink Ribbon Walk. We asked Jill about her diagnosis, why she took part in o...
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...
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 ...
Marie takes to The Show's catwalk to prove breast cancer can happen at any age
Marie’s taking part in The Show, our annual catwalk, to show that breast cancer can happen at any age and ‘there is light at the end the tun...
Angela and Mary, mum and daughter, are taking on The Show after taking on breast cancer together
Mary was diagnosed just 3 weeks after her mum, Angela. Supporting each other whilst trying to look after themselves was tricky to navigate. ...
Jemma took on the Pink Ribbon Walk in memory of her mum, Angela Mason
Jemma signed up to our May 2022 Pink Ribbon Walk around Blenheim Palace, in memory of her ‘beautiful mum, Angela.’ She shares her mum’s stor...
After losing two loved ones and developing breast cancer myself, I wanted to educate others
Breast cancer has been in Bami’s life ever since her mother was diagnosed. She uses her experience to make others aware of symptoms.
I had no idea how cancer would impact my work
Liz shares her experience of returning to work as a breast surgeon after her own diagnosis, and why she’s now an ambassador for Working with...