When I first noticed a change in my breast, I thought nothing of it
Lorraine’s breast cancer symptoms were not what she expected, so she didn’t see a doctor. When she was eventually diagnosed, she worried it ...
I was scared to check my breasts
Della was diagnosed in 2010. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month she’s working to increase awareness and improve care for women with breast c...
I was lucky to notice the lump when I did – otherwise it could have been a different story
Shortly after New Year, Rashmi received a triple negative breast cancer diagnosis. Almost a year on, she has finished treatment and is urgin...
Breast cancer made me realise how important friendship is
As part of M&S and Breast Cancer Now’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign, 11 women share their stories of the surprising and invaluable...
I took on a 100k running challenge while undergoing chemotherapy
Julie was diagnosed with breast cancer in the midst of the pandemic, and took on the 100k challenge while having treatment.
I can’t control if my cancer comes back
When Lauren’s treatment finished she thought she’d be overjoyed, but instead struggled with anxiety.
It may sound weird, but I almost enjoyed the time I had during my cancer treatment
Catherine was determined to stay positive during her breast cancer treatment. She filled her time with friends and family, and now uses that...
Raising awareness of breast cancer in British Asian women
After her own diagnosis, Farhana Alam was keen to get the subject of breast cancer out in the open and make other British Asian women more b...
Trisha Goddard: running helped me through breast cancer
Talk show host Trisha Goddard reveals how running helped her through treatment for breast cancer.
At Christmas we decorate Lisa's grave and leave money to her Fund in Memory
Ian’s wife Lisa recovered from breast cancer, but died in 2017 from a neuroendocrine cancer. Since establishing Lisa’s Fund in Memory, Ian a...
Alison Keenan: adjusting to life after breast cancer
QVC presenter Alison Keenan was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. She modelled for us in The Show 2012 in London. She talks about adjust...
My son ran 30 miles in a month
After her diagnosis, Kerry’s son ran a mile a day, for a month, as part of our Run 30 miles fundraising challenge.
As a Breast Cancer Voice, I’ve regained a sense of purpose
After her breast cancer diagnosis, Fiona found support through Breast Cancer Now. Speaking to people who understood helped her cope througho...
As Breast Cancer Voices, our experiences and our stories make a difference
Sarah has always wanted to improve things for people diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. She has thrown herself into being a Breast Canc...
As a Breast Cancer Voice, it’s great to see our ideas being implemented
Coral is a part of our Here for You project group. She talks to us about what she’s achieved with the group so far and why she’s one of our ...
I love using my experiences to help improve support in the future
As a Breast Cancer Voice, Julie uses her experiences to advocate for others and improve researchers’ understanding of breast cancer.
As a Voice, I get to contribute my whole self to improving things for others
Anjli uses her experience and skills to make sure that younger women of South Asian descent are represented in our work.
I may have secondary breast cancer, but there are still so many things in my life that make me feel lucky
Anna is 54 and developed primary breast cancer 10 years ago. She was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer of the liver and bones five year...
I wanted to use my breast cancer experience to educate others, and ended up helping myself unexpectedly
After Linda was treated for DCIS, she wanted to give back and help improve services for future patients. She’s now a Patient Advocate with B...
Since losing my youngest child to breast cancer, I have done all I can to support Breast Cancer Now
For almost two decades, Amanda has worked tirelessly in so many areas of Breast Cancer Now. She gives us an insight into her work and imagin...
Being a voice is so empowering and allows you to give back
When the pandemic made things lonely, Trisha used our helpline and Someone Like Me service for the support she needed during treatment. Afte...
Louise shares why she was inspired to support us and what it's like to be a Voice
Louise turned to Breast Cancer Now for support during a lonely time, mid-pandemic. To give back, she got involved in volunteering opportunit...
Why being a Voice is important to Fola
We asked Fola about her diagnosis, why she became a Breast Cancer Voice, and her favourite moment from our Voices network to date. Our net...
I jump at the chance to take part in research
When she was 59, Debbie was diagnosed with primary breast cancer. She decided to join Breast Cancer Voices to be part of the community and p...
Coral uses her voice to shape the future of our services
Coral joined Breast Cancer Voices to get more involved in our work. We asked about her breast cancer experience and the opportunities she’s ...
Fiona raises her voice to help others with breast cancer
After treatment for lobular breast cancer, Fiona wanted to challenge herself. She got involved with Breast Cancer Voices and is now using he...
Breast cancer made my confidence hit the floor, but I used my experiences to help other women enjoy intimacy and feel sexy again
After lobular breast cancer, Darlaine felt alone and wasn’t prepared for her ‘confidence to hit the floor.’ After receiving support from Br...
Being a Voice gave Claire her control back
After her diagnosis, Claire felt her choices had been taken away. But after volunteering with us and joining Breast Cancer Voices, Claire ha...
Sharing my story helps me make sense of it all
After recovering from cancer as a teenager, Claire was diagnosed with breast cancer. With the help of Breast Cancer Now’s services, she rega...
Sheila's story: embracing her new look and inspiring others
After learning to love her new look, and embrace life, Sheila signed up to some of our volunteering opportunities, including Breast Cancer V...
Sandra is embracing life as a Breast Cancer Now Voice
Sandra's making the most of life with a secondary breast diagnosis and enjoys showing people it’s possible.
This award is for all the inspirational people I’ve met while volunteering
After her breast cancer diagnosis at age 28, Lauren was determined to help others like her. She became one of our patient advocates and went...
Zahida volunteers so no one feels alone
Feeling lonely in her community, Zahida used our Someone Like Me service to be able to speak to someone openly. She was matched with a volun...
If you’re supporting a loved one, you don’t need to be alone
When Pete’s wife, Amanda, was diagnosed with primary breast cancer in 2021, he didn’t know there was support for him too. Here, Pete encour...
I loved volunteering at a Pink Ribbon Walk
Beth loves supporting the walkers at our Pink Ribbon Walks. She’d recommend volunteering to anyone looking to have fun and meet people, whil...
Meet our volunteer, Eileen
After 2 breast cancer diagnoses, Eileen wanted to support people like her. She decided to volunteer on our Moving Forward course and help wi...
Valerie had the time of her life as a Pink Ribbon Walk volunteer
Valerie’s passionate about raising breast cancer awareness and doing her bit. When she could no longer take on a Pink Ribbon Walk, she decid...
Lynne's journey from Moving Forward attendee to volunteer
Feeling overwhelmed at the end of her treatment, Lynne joined our online Moving Forward course to help her readjust to daily life. After it ...
I can’t get enough of volunteering
Faye is a midwife and has 3 boys with her husband Nathan. A volunteering superstar, Faye gets involved in several of our roles. We asked F...
From Pink Ribbon Walk volunteers to close friends
After having breast cancer, Claire and Carole volunteered for a Pink Ribbon Walk. They hit it off from the start, bonding through laughing, ...
Helping others is a massive part of my healing process
A married mum of 2, Donna is a Public Health volunteer for Breast Cancer Now. Here she tells us why helping others is a crucial step on her ...
Volunteering helps the people I work with, but it's also been invaluable to me
Amanda, a retired radiographer who sadly lost her daughter to breast cancer, has been volunteering with university students to share her kno...
Having cancer 4 times over 17 years has given me a greater awareness of life
Angela was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1989. Since then, she has done what she can to help others by volunteering and raising mone...
Hormone treatment can feel daunting, but at least I can use my experience to help with new research
Tracy recently took part in the SWEET project, which hopes to build a new platform of resources for women undergoing long-term hormone thera...
I love being part of an amazing community of volunteers
For Volunteers’ Week 2023, we asked Elizabeth, Someone Like Me and information point volunteer, about how she helps out. She told us her abo...
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...