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It was a tough decision, but I decided I’d rather have no breasts than just one

Danni had a difficult time in chemotherapy when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 31, and faced more hurdles when it came to surgery. Cancer has changed her in many ways, but she feels it’s made her a better person.

When my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, I kept my lump secret

Rosemarie found a lump just before her sister was diagnosed. Black Women Rising helped her accept her diagnosis.

'I hated PE at school': three women on how they got active after breast cancer

Three women share how they took up exercise after being diagnosed with breast cancer, and the difference it has made to them.

Breast reconstruction

Learn about breast reconstruction, including information to help you decide if reconstruction is right for you.

Your body after breast cancer treatment

Find out how breast cancer and its treatments can cause changes to your body and the way you look.

Intimate relationships and breast cancer

This webpage covers the effects of breast cancer on sexual desire, guides you through how to talk to a partner about sex during or after breast cancer treatment, and looks at the emotional effects of breast cancer on sex and intimacy.

Why I got a tattoo to cover my mastectomy scar

Kerry Allison hated looking at her mastectomy scar. But 2 years after her breast cancer diagnosis, she found an artistic way to regain her self-esteem.

Bras after surgery for breast cancer

Find out about bras after breast cancer surgery, including what type to wear, where to buy them and support with paying for post-surgery bras.

The multidisciplinary team (MDT)

People with breast cancer are cared for by a multidisciplinary team (MDT) of healthcare professionals. Find out more about this team and how to discuss treatment options with them.

Travel and breast cancer

Find out more about travelling when you have breast cancer, including travel insurance, medication, prostheses and vaccinations.

Invasive breast cancer (no special type)

Find out about invasive breast cancer, including its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and how to get support.

Choosing swimwear after breast surgery

Choosing swimwear after breast surgery can be daunting. Kelly Short was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006 aged 31, and later took part in Channel 4’s How to Look Good Naked. Here are her tips.