I started volunteering after my breast cancer diagnosis, and now I work for Breast Cancer Now
When Tracey first got in touch with Breast Cancer Now, it was as a participant on the Younger Women Together course. Over the years, she beg...
After being part of a medical trial, I now help to approve future clinical trials for breast cancer patients
Opting to take part in a clinical trial has helped Hilary to realise the importance of research and motivated her to do more to represent pa...
It is so rewarding to be able to provide the support that I personally missed out on during my breast cancer treatment
When Christianne went through breast cancer as a young mum 20 years ago, she felt isolated. Now, she volunteers to support others like her.
I hid my breast cancer diagnosis for years, but now I’m speaking out to help others
When Zahida discovered she had cancer, it was difficult to find support amongst friends and family because it was seen as a taboo topic. She...
Even if one person finds their breast cancer because of me, it will have been worth my time
After seeing her sister and her best friend go through breast cancer years ago, Jackie decided she wanted to help other people learn the ris...
Becoming a volunteer following my diagnosis has helped me readjust to life
After she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Anisa became detached from ‘normal’ life. In her Office Volunteer role with Breast Cancer Now, s...
Your support can stop people like Bex feeling alone
After her diagnosis, Bex just wanted to speak to someone who understood. She decided to be that person for others, by volunteering with our ...
I was diagnosed with cancer twice – but I’m not letting it stop me
Victoria was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2019, but she refuses to be held back by it. She shares how her diagnosis encouraged ...
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...
My mum hid her breast cancer symptoms for so long – by the time she was diagnosed, it was already too late
Chris’ mum, Gill, died of secondary breast cancer in March this year. He tells us about the wonderful person she was, as well as how he is r...
Learning about breast cancer is so important for everyone, not just people who are at higher risk
Nic does not have any personal experience of breast cancer, so she learnt a lot when her company hosted one of Breast Cancer Now’s Public He...
Cycling enthusiast Terry tells us about his 4th cycling challenge for Breast Cancer Now
Sponsored cycling events are a popular way to hit personal goals, take on new challenges and raise money for a cause close to you. Since hi...
Ella and Laura on posing in pink with Fairfax and Favor
At 23 and 25, Ella and Laura had a diagnosis. They modelled for Fairfax and Favor’s pink breast cancer collection, to show breast cancer can...
How Beverley supports and inspires the community by volunteering
Beverley has been a devoted volunteer for 10 years. During this time, she’s got involved with local Moving Forward courses and given speeche...
Celebrating 20 years of our Service Pledge with Karen, our longstanding volunteer
To celebrate the 20th year of our Service Pledge programme, we asked Karen, patient advocate of 15 years, all about it. She shares its impac...
After doing her research, Laura spotted secondary symptoms and pushed for an answer
After primary treatment, Laura armed herself with knowledge of secondary breast cancer and its signs. 10 years later, she noticed symptoms a...
We turn our golf green into a sea of pink once a year for Breast Cancer Now
Every year, Turnhouse Golf Club hosts a special event to raise money for Breast Cancer Now - and it's always a smashing success!
Dr. Diana Zatreanu: a day in the life of a breast cancer researcher
We caught up with Dr Diana Zatreanu, who works in the Gene Function team based at the Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre at The I...
Secondary should not mean second best
Jen shares her experience of living with secondary breast cancer and why it's important to stay involved.
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...
Join the breast cancer dragon boat movement
Christine Bailey, a member of the Pink Champagne Dragon Boat team, talks about an activity that’s bringing women with breast cancer together...
Getting active with secondary breast cancer
Cancer exercise expert Lizzy Davis gives her tips for getting active if you have secondary breast cancer.
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.
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...
Being diagnosed with breast cancer while supporting a young family changed everything
When Dawn was diagnosed with breast cancer, she worried about how her young daughter, Eve, might react.
Before my diagnosis, I didn’t check my breasts at all
Shevelle found a lump in her breast last summer. The mum-of-one, who was 28 at the time, was originally told it was unlikely to be anything ...
Celebrating 1 year of Breast Cancer Voices
We celebrated 1 year since the relaunch of Breast Cancer Voices, by chatting with 2 of our Voices, rounding up highlights from the first yea...
For International Nurses Day, Catherine gives the low-down on our nurse helpline and why it is so valuable
We asked Catherine what she enjoys most about being one of our nurses and why the helpline is so important. Catherine offers a listening e...
I was meant to run the London Marathon in memory of my mum
Steve was going to run the London Marathon 2020 in memory of his mum, who passed away from breast cancer. Instead, he’s been organising virt...
When I was diagnosed at 23, Breast Cancer Now was there for me
Stacey had already experienced leukaemia as a child, so getting breast cancer as a young adult was a big shock for her.
I’m learning to trust my body after developing cardiotoxicity
After finishing active treatment for breast cancer, Lucy was told she had chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity.
Why I'm taking on the 2.6 Challenge for Breast Cancer Now
Sharon is still in active treatment for breast cancer, but that isn’t stopping her from taking part in the 2.6 fundraiser challenge!
Rosie’s tips for coping with letrozole
After having treatment for primary breast cancer in 2015, Rosie started taking letrozole. Here's how she manages the side effects.
We want to continue what mum started
28 years ago, Kim and Karen's mother passed away from secondary breast cancer. Almost three decades on, they're fundraising in her memory.
Seeing my daughter go through breast cancer was an eye-opening experience
When Carol found out her daughter had stage three breast cancer, she felt completely helpless. Here's her side of experiencing cancer.
What it's like to have breast cancer as a mother
This Mother's Day, we spoke to four mums in order to hear about how they and their children coped with a breast cancer diagnosis.
Mother's Day miniblog: Stella
In May 2014, Stella found a strain put on her family life when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Mother's Day miniblog: Christine
Christine's children were adults when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, but sharing the news with them was still difficult.
I hosted an Afternoon Tea to support anyone affected by breast cancer
After a close friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, Inderjit decided to support Breast Cancer Now and host her first Afternoon Tea.
Planning an Afternoon Tea helped me while I waited for treatment
After Allyson was diagnosed with breast cancer and was waiting for treatment, she decided to ‘go big’ and host an Afternoon Tea.
Mother's Day miniblog: Laura
Laura was pregnant with her second child when she was diagnosed with primary breast cancer. She was also told she had the BRCA2 gene.
I am more than my cancer
When Kit was initially diagnosed with secondary breast cancer at the age of 33, she was shocked. She explains why she refuses to let her can...
Moving on from cancer is not as easy as everyone wants it to be
Four years on from her diagnosis, Susan reflects on how difficult moving on from breast cancer treatment truly is.
Is it possible to ‘win’ at breast cancer?
Melanie was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018. During her treatment, she wondered: is it ever possible to ‘win’ at breast cancer?
Training for an ultra marathon after my diagnosis kept me sane
In July 2018, Emma was diagnosed with breast cancer. Almost exactly a year later, she took part in the Peak District Ultra Challenge.
After my surgery I felt forgotten by the lingerie market
Following a double mastectomy and reconstruction, Caroline felt there was a gap in the market for post-surgery lingerie. She decided to buil...
I’m doing everything I can to raise money in support of my mum
To support his mum and the research that has helped her through two breast cancer diagnoses, Carl is raising £20,000 for Breast Cancer Now. ...
I promised myself that I would run a half marathon after my treatment
After Davina was diagnosed with primary breast cancer in 2017, she decided she wanted to give something back by fundraising for Breast Cance...
I dealt with scanxiety through poetry
Jackie deals with stress by putting down her thoughts as poetry. She wrote a poem after her first clear scan in July, nearly a year after fi...
I’m raising awareness for male breast cancer after my partner’s diagnosis
Lorraine was shocked to find out that her partner, Richard, had developed secondary breast cancer at the age of 40.