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When you’re facing breast cancer, it can help to be in touch with someone who’s been there too. Our volunteers use their own experiences to answer your questions and offer support.

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Volunteers will stay in touch for as long as the conversation is helpful and relevant to breast cancer. They aren't medical advisors or counsellors, but they're carefully trained and truly understand what you're going through.

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  • Karne smiling by a canal barge

    Karne

    Bio

    Karne was 66 when she was first diagnosed. She had chemotherapy and Herceptin, followed by a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. 2 years later, she found out she had a recurrence and went on to have further surgery. Karne found speaking with others about their experiences and fears helped her enormously and she would love to offer the same support to you.

  • Pearl

    Bio

    Even before she was diagnosed, Pearl always had a fear of breast cancer. Being diagnosed the same week as her brother was diagnosed with a more advanced cancer, Pearl understands the impact a diagnosis can have not just on the person but their family too.

  • Image of Someone Like Me volunteer Rosemary

    Rosemary

    Bio

    Rosemary was 52 and had just lost her mum when she was diagnosed with high grade widespread DCIS in her left breast. Breast cancer prompted Rosemary to reassess her life, and she began volunteering work, including for Someone Like Me.

  • Sara Jane

    Bio

    Sara-Jane was diagnosed at the age of 48 in 2019, and like many others her diagnosis came as a shock. The same week she received her diagnosis, she was notified that her role was being made redundant. She went on to have a mastectomy and hormone therapy, and now sometime on, is more than happy to share her experiences in order to help others affected by breast cancer.

  • Helen outdoors, smiling

    Helen

    Bio

    It felt like a whirlwind when Helen was diagnosed. She went on to have chemotherapy, radiotherapy and a mastectomy.  Helen did what she could to stay positive, taking things one day at a time and doing more of the things she enjoys the most. Helen hopes you feel welcome to reach out to her if you’d like to talk.

  • Claire

    Bio

    Claire was in complete shock when diagnosed at the age of 38 in 2014 and she went on to have chemotherapy, hormone therapy and a bilateral mastectomy. Claire now has a different outlook on life, and tries to enjoy each and every day.

  • Kate

    Bio

    Kate was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 at the age of 33. Shortly after her diagnosis, Kate found out she was pregnant. Now, some time on, Kate is enjoying life with her 2 sons and is really happy to talk through any concerns related to breast cancer.

  • Jane

    Bio

    Jane found medical settings difficult, so when she was diagnosed with ER+ breast cancer at 54, she wasn’t sure she would be able to cope. Jane had a lumpectomy and a lymph node clearance, followed by radiotherapy and tamoxifen. Jane used email and online chat which helped her get through her treatment. Things now feel a lot brighter and she enjoys the outdoors and a better work life balance.

  • Selfie photo of Someone Like Me volunteer Emma. She has long brown hair, is wearing a scarf, and is smiling.

    Emma

    Bio

    Emma was shocked when she was diagnosed with DCIS at the age of 41 and needed a mastectomy. Emma found making the decision about what type of reconstruction to have impossible. With the support from someone who had had the same diagnosis, Emma chose to have an immediate implant reconstruction. Now feeling more like herself again, Emma wants to support other by sharing her experience.

  • Caryl

    Bio

    Just before her 70th birthday in 2021, Caryl was diagnosed with DCIS and ER+ invasive breast cancer. Caryl had two lumpectomies, followed by radiotherapy. She couldn’t tolerate Letrozole or Examestane due to joint pain but has got on much better with Tamoxifen. Caryl understands how living alone, even with support around, can be hard during diagnosis and treatment.

  • Maria

    Bio

    After her diagnosis, Maria was worried about how her physical disability may affect how she managed her treatment. She found that connecting with others with similar concerns and experiences made a huge difference.

  • A profile photo of Sheila. She has short white hair and glasses, and is smiling.

    Sheila

    Bio

    Sheila was diagnosed in 2002 and remembers feeling shocked when she diagnosed with grade 3 breast cancer at the age of 55. Treatments may have developed and changed in that time but she hopes to be able to help others by sharing her experiences of life during and after breast cancer.