--- title: Someone like me url: https://breastcancernow.org/all-services/someone-like-me updated: 2026-09-10T11:50:10Z --- [Back to All services](https://breastcancernow.org/all-services) 1. [Home](https://breastcancernow.org/) 2. [All services](https://breastcancernow.org/all-services) One-to-one # Someone like me Are you facing breast cancer alone? Or do you just need to talk to someone who gets it? With Someone Like Me, you can connect with someone who understands. ![Ozina, a woman wearing a pink tshirt and blue leggings, sat on a bright blue egg chair on a balcony, using her tablet and looking down at it.](https://d24otazn342w10.cloudfront.net/externalApps/06f289b5-a938-410c-a4c1-ec23427f38f5/conversion/hero-large/assets/28103) ## Unsure? Our team can guide you [0800 448 0822](tel:08004480822) Lines open: Monday to Thursday - 9am to 5pm; Friday - 9am to 4pm ## What is Someone Like Me? You never have to face breast cancer alone. With Someone Like Me, you can find somebody who understands what you’re going through. We’ll match you with a trained volunteer who’s had a similar experience to you. They'll be a phone call or email away to answer your questions, offer support or simply listen to whatever you need to talk about. Because there’s nothing like finding someone who really understands. ## Is this for me? Someone Like Me is for you if: - You have or had primary breast cancer - You're having genetic tests done or have a genetic diagnosis - You're a partner, family member or friend of someone affected by primary breast cancer ## What you can expect We'll match you to a volunteer who has gone through a similar experience. Whether it's related to a specific diagnosis, treatment choices, or simply someone of a similar age or with similar personal circumstances who understands how you may be feeling. Your volunteer will: - Listen without judgement - Offer emotional support and practical tips - Share their own experiences with you - Support you if you need to make choices that are right for you - Be there for you if you just need someone to talk to ## How does it work? You can talk to a volunteer on the phone or by email. ### Phone support If you'd like to talk to a volunteer by phone, you can register by either: - [Completing our registration form](https://breastcancernow.org/all-services/someone-like-me/registration "Someone Like Me: Phone support registration") - Or calling our free support line on [0800 448 0822](tel:08004480822) After you register, our team will be in touch to talk to you about your situation and match you with someone who's right for you. We'll then arrange a convenient time for the volunteer to call you. The phone support line is available Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm, and Friday from 9am to 4pm. [Register for phone support](https://breastcancernow.org/all-services/someone-like-me/registration) ### Email support You can also find support through email. You can browse volunteer profiles and email them directly. Our volunteers aim to respond to your email within 3-5 working days. If you can't find a suitable volunteer among those listed, we’ll do our best to help you find someone who is. You can reach us by emailing someone.likeme@breastcancernow.org. [Find someone to email](https://breastcancernow.org/all-services/someone-like-me/someone-like-me-email-support) ## Accessibility We try to make our service as accessible as possible. Many of our volunteers speak other languages, or we can arrange for you to use the service in any language through a telephone interpreter. If you have any additional needs, you can get in touch by calling [0800 138 6551](tel:08001386551) or emailing someone.likeme@breastcancernow.org. We'll be happy to help. ## How is the service funded? Someone Like Me is funded through the generous support of our wonderful partner Primark. You can find out more about our partnership with [Primark on their website](https://www.primark.com/en-gb/a/inspiration/wellness/breast-cancer-awareness-collection). Hear from Miriam, who has used Someone Like Me ## You might also be interested in - [Info: Coping with breast cancer emotionally](https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/life-after-treatment/coping-with-breast-cancer-emotionally) - [Info: How to support someone with breast cancer](https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/primary-breast-cancer/supporting-someone/how-to-support-someone-with-breast-cancer) - [Support: Talk to a nurse](https://breastcancernow.org/all-services/talk-to-a-nurse) - [Support: Forum](https://breastcancernow.org/all-services/forum) - [Story: Someone Like Me helped me stay positive during the worst parts of treatment](https://breastcancernow.org/about-us/news-personal-stories/someone-me-helped-me-stay-positive-during-worst-parts-treatment) - [Podcast: Someone Like Me](https://breastcancernow.org/about-us/podcasts/discussion-someone-like-me-breast-cancer-now-podcast) ## Other ways we can support you - ### Talk to our nurses Whether you’re going through treatment, worried about signs and symptoms or supporting someone you love. If you’ve got a question, our nurses are here to help. [Talk to a nurse](https://breastcancernow.org/all-services/talk-to-a-nurse) - ### Join our forum Our forum is a safe, confidential, online space where you can talk about what’s on your mind in a with people who understand. Thousands of people affected by breast cancer use our forum. And they’re always ready to share, listen and support each other. [Join our forum](https://forum.breastcancernow.org/) ## You might also be interested in - [Info: Coping with breast cancer emotionally](https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/life-after-treatment/coping-with-breast-cancer-emotionally) - [Info: How to support someone with breast cancer](https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/primary-breast-cancer/supporting-someone/how-to-support-someone-with-breast-cancer) - [Support: Talk to a nurse](https://breastcancernow.org/all-services/talk-to-a-nurse) - [Support: Forum](https://breastcancernow.org/all-services/forum) - [Story: Someone Like Me helped me stay positive during the worst parts of treatment](https://breastcancernow.org/about-us/news-personal-stories/someone-me-helped-me-stay-positive-during-worst-parts-treatment) - [Podcast: Someone Like Me](https://breastcancernow.org/about-us/podcasts/discussion-someone-like-me-breast-cancer-now-podcast)