It took time, but I have now accepted breast cancer as part of my story
Tracy was diagnosed with breast cancer following a mammogram, and felt challenged by treatment side effects. Over time, she has been able to...
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.
Despite my diagnosis being nearly 5 years ago, I still feel like it was yesterday
Esther shares how Breast Cancer Now’s services helped her reclaim her life after her diagnosis in 2013.
A year after a clear mammogram, I had grade 3 cancer in my breast and lymph nodes
Vicks' diagnosis was a shock, and she found it difficult to manage treatment on top of being a single mum and starting a new job. Thankfully...
You see incredible parts of London - stunning locks, boats and residences
Jacqui joined us for the 2022 Thames Path Challenge – an exciting, stunning trek around London. She told us why she signed up, how she fundr...
Jumping to the challenge - Eve took a leap of faith with a sponsored skydive
This year, why not do something different, while raising money for a cause you care about? If you’re an adrenaline junkie, want to face a fe...
I thought black women didn’t get breast cancer
Della was shocked when she was diagnosed. Now she works setting up support groups to raise awareness and understanding of breast cancer.
Linda took on Trek Nepal - a chance to visit her dream destination, while fundraising too
If you’d like to take on a new challenge, visit a dream location, and support a charity close to your heart, overseas events are a great way...
Breast Cancer Now's services kept me positive in dark times
Louisa was diagnosed with breast cancer at the start of 2019. Throughout her treatment, she turned to Breast Cancer Now for help and support...
I cannot wait for the walk this year. Walking through the beautiful countryside, alongside my friends, is one of my favourite things to do.
Our Pink Ribbon Walks are a great way to get out into the beautiful countryside while fundraising for our world-class research and support. ...
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...
Being diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age made it hard to find support
When Beth was diagnosed with breast cancer at 33, she struggled to find other patients her age. After joining the Younger Women Together co...
My marathon training was interrupted by breast cancer treatment, but that won’t stop me from running
Despite unpleasant treatment side effects and surgery recovery time, Danielle persevered with her training. Now, 18 months after her diagnos...
Being diagnosed just before Christmas was hard, but being out of treatment was even more difficult
Louise found out she had breast cancer after a routine scan last December and began treatment just before Christmas. She reflects on the tou...
Before my diagnosis, I was terrified of developing breast cancer
Anne was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after her mum had finished treatment. Despite her fears, she felt supported throughout and bey...
Judy is surrounded by support and trying to stay positive
When she was 38, Judy got the news she had both triple breast cancer and the BRCA gene. She’s trying to stay positive, through family, frien...
I was at the fittest I’ve ever been – then secondary breast cancer had me at my sickest
Miranda was training for a race when she first started experiencing symptoms of secondary breast cancer. After months of thinking she just h...
The doctor laughed when I told him about a lump at my mastectomy site. It turned out to be secondary breast cancer
After completing treatment for primary breast cancer, Debi was told very little about the risk of developing secondaries. Then, when she did...
Knowing something was not right, Jasmin urged for the secondary checks she needed
After spotting secondary symptoms, Jasmin spoke to her doctor, but they weren't concerned. Knowing that something wasn’t right, she pushed t...
I may have secondary breast cancer, but hope keeps me going
Natasha was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer at the age of 43. She tells us about her experience of being diagnosed and living with se...
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 ...
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 breast cancer is incurable but it won’t stop me living my life
Laura was first diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 25. She finished treatment for primary breast cancer, but later, Laura was told th...
The emotional and practical support from Living with Secondary Breast Cancer meet-ups was invaluable
When Anne was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, she found it invaluable to meet up with others with the same diagnosis.
I've been diagnosed with breast cancer three times - and I'm not yet 30
Katie was diagnosed with breast cancer three times before she turned 30. She shares how she’s kept her sense of self while living with secon...
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 ...
For the first time since my secondary diagnosis, I am being relentlessly kind to myself
After being diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, Sherin lost her usual zest for life. Thankfully, she’s now rediscovered it – but it came...
There’s no guidebook on how to be a single dad after losing your wife to breast cancer
When Martim’s wife, Celina, died of secondary breast cancer, he initially worried about how he and their four young children would cope. He ...
Even in her final days with breast cancer, Emma was thinking of others
As Philippa and Wilma reflect on their friend Emma and her gregarious way of life, they are grateful to be able to remember her in a way tha...
How to support someone with secondary breast cancer
Kate, who has incurable, secondary breast cancer, and her friend David tell us how their friendship helps them through difficult times.
Unless cancer happens to you, you don’t understand the impact it has
Dawn was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, when her child was just 10 years old. After attending Breast Cancer Now’s support programmes,...
I used to think I was a victim of secondary breast cancer, now I see myself thriving
Jennifer struggled when she was diagnosed with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer, but has worked hard to change her attitude and to advoc...
My secondary care is so uncertain
What Dawn had thought was back pain turned out to be secondary breast cancer. Feeling lost and as though no one knew what they were doing, s...
When our older sister passed away from breast cancer, we wanted to do something in her memory
When their older sister, Susan, was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2016, Carol and Lisa began fundraising. They continue their ef...
As someone with secondary breast cancer, I sometimes wish I had someone to check in on me
Sarah was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2019, two years after her primary diagnosis. She tells us about her treatment frustrati...
Everyone with secondary breast cancer should have a specialist nurse
Mandy was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer two years ago when she was 47. Since being diagnosed she has had support from Tracy, a seco...
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.
Having a breast cancer diagnosis feels like being put on a train with no idea of the destination
When Nana was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, she felt overwhelmed by uncertainty. She shares how she consciously adopted a po...
Showing men can get breast cancer too, Jim signed up to our fabulous catwalk, The Show
Jim wants to get men talking about breast cancer and show men can get it too. He’s excited for an uplifting experience, donning adventurous ...
I've had to go through a lot of treatment on my own, but I feel really positive
When Deb was diagnosed with DCIS last year, she didn’t panic. Now, she’s just finished radiotherapy – and she explains why she’s still feeli...
Men with breast cancer don't need to feel alone
We had a chat with Dr Kerry Quincey, Doug and Dave from the Men’s Virtual Meet Up (VMU). We asked about their connection to breast cancer, h...
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.
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...
Going through breast cancer treatment as a man is intimidating at times
When Richard was diagnosed with breast cancer he found that treatment was female-focused. Now, he is working to raise awareness for other me...
My breast cancer diagnosis never made me feel like less of a man
Dave has lost several close friends and family members to breast cancer, so was quick to get himself checked. Now, he uses his experience to...
I use my breast cancer experience to raise awareness and money for others
When Dawn was diagnosed with breast cancer in March last year, she went on walks to maintain her physical and mental health. She tells us ho...
We shouldn’t think of breast cancer as a woman’s disease
10 years ago, Tony discovered he had breast cancer. Since then, he’s got involved with Breast Cancer Now to make other men aware of the risk...
I felt like I was the only gay man with breast cancer in the country
Roger was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. He talks about his experience as a gay man going through treatment, and why there needs to b...
Roger is celebrating life, 10 years after a BRCA diagnosis
10 years after his breast cancer and BRCA diagnosis, Roger fundraised and ‘celebrated being alive’ by abseiling down Spinnaker Tower, in Por...
My treatment was tough, but the emotional support I received had a huge impact on my recovery
Toria Kendrick was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after having a baby and seeing her own mother go through treatment. Once she felt we...