Our recent survey reveals that 47% of women in the UK do not check their breasts regularly. We explain why it’s important to check for signs of breast cancer.
Sam was on the trip of a lifetime to celebrate her 30th birthday when she found a lump in her breast. Now, two years after that diagnosis, she says she has learnt she is much more resilient than she thought.
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 virtual fundraising and marathons to continue to support Breast Cancer Now.
Nadine recieved a second primary diagnosis in January this year. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, she was unable to go ahead with the planned reconstruction for her mastectomy. She shares how this has affected her body image.
Maureen reflects on her secondary breast cancer diagnosis during a cathartic trip to Scotland.
Find out about the work the Policy and Campaigns team have been doing on behalf of people affected by breast cancer since lockdown.
Yulia was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2019. After finding out she had the PALB2 gene mutation, she struggled to find support for what she was going through.
When Sara-Jane was told she needed a mastectomy, she worried a lot about her options. She used our Someone Like Me service to help her come to a decision.
Laura found a lump when studying for exams at dental school. She returned to university after her treatment. She shares how her diagnosis changed her confidence for the better.
Sonia was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 28. She shares how her diagnosis changed how she viewed her body and found confidence through experimenting with her style.