Dr Sheeba Irshad, clinical deputy head of the Breast Cancer Now Research Unit at Kings College London, answers some common questions about the current COVID-19 vaccines and breast cancer.
Rachel, our senior clinical nurse specialist, chats to Leanne Pero, founder of Black Women Rising, about the magazine she hopes will help BAME women diagnosed with cancer.
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.
Since taking up running in 2011, Judy has taken on some crazy challenges all over the world to raise money for Breast Cancer Now – often while wearing a witch costume.
When Aurelie was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 40, only a few of her friends stuck around for support. Thankfully, she found someone to talk to.
Hedwig lost her mother-in-law, Margaret, in 2020. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, many friends and family were unable to attend her funeral – but funds in memory gave them a place to remember their loved one.
During their marriage, Richard and Karen have both faced cancer. For World Cancer Day, they spoke about how the experience affected them differently, but also how they’ve been able to move forward together.
Four years ago, Graeme’s dad was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now, Graeme is taking on an impressive challenge to raise money and awareness.
After having breast cancer herself in 2010, Linda is holding a Pink Pancake Party with her household to raise money for Breast Cancer Now. Follow her recipe to make a batch yourself!
Last year, Francesca was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had lost her husband five years before and struggled with handling treatment during the pandemic. She shares how her family helped her cope.