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Julie

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Julie’s diagnosis came as a huge shock, she has just got married and was living her best life. Julie had fantastic support around her but found it very helpful to speak to a Someone Like Me volunteer as they could understand what she was going through. Now she is sometime on, Julie is here to help others in a similar way.

Zahida

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When Zahida was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, her world fell apart. But she drew strength from her 2 young sons, and after 2 operations and an extended period of treatment, she came through her ordeal.

Tamsin

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Tamsin was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2009 and later discovered that she had inherited the BRCA 1 mutation. Whilst having risk reducing surgery, Tamsin was diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time. She felt overwhelmed but speaking to a Someone Like Me volunteer helped her to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Now, Tamsin is here to help others in the same way.

Helen

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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.

Tabby

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In 2020, at the age of 26, Tabby was diagnosed with a triple positive breast cancer. Tabby found it difficult to meet other people who understood how it felt to be diagnosed at such a young age and wishes she knew about Someone Like Me when she was diagnosed.

Sarah-Jane

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After discovering a “gristly bit” on her right breast, Sarah-Jane was told she had breast cancer. Following her surgery and treatment, she finally feels like herself again. She found out about the Someone Like Me Volunteer role through our Facebook page, and thoroughly enjoys helping others.

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