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Breast Cancer Now

Breast Cancer Now

If you’re looking for authentic stories about life with and beyond breast cancer, we’re here. Welcome to the Breast Cancer Now podcast. Join host Laura for open, supportive and honest conversations with guests who have personal or professional experience of breast cancer. Laura Price is a writer, podcaster and author of the novel Single Bald Female. She’s living with secondary, incurable breast cancer. We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. If you’ve got questions about

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S5 Ep12: Claire on the services of Make 2nds Count

Breast Cancer Now ·

2024/05/19

In this episode, Laura talks to Claire, support and patient engagement manager at Make 2nds Count, a UK-wide charity giving hope to people living with secondary breast cancer.Claire speaks about the work that Make 2nds Count does for people with secondary breast cancer, including their Patient Trials Advocate service helping patients with the exploration of clinical trials, and their many support services around the country for people navigating life with their diagnosis. Claire also talks about

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59:08

S5 Ep11: Fran on the benefits of exercise with cancer

Breast Cancer Now ·

2024/05/10

In this episode, Laura talks to Fran, a cancer exercise and rehabilitation specialist. Fran speaks about her diagnosis of secondary breast cancer at the age of just 25 years old. She tells Laura about how she got back to exercising in incredible time after her surgery, and talks about the importance of 'prehab' before treatment. Fran also describes the work she does with other cancer patients focusing on exercise and strength-training, and lists the benefits of physical activity not only on the

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56:17

S5 Ep10: Sonia on 20 years of change in breast cancer

Breast Cancer Now ·

2024/04/26

In this episode, Laura talks to Sonia, member of the board of trustees at Breast Cancer Now.Sonia speaks about her diagnosis of breast cancer and how it affected her personally and professionally. She tells Laura about how she believed black women don't get breast cancer, back when she was diagnosed in 2004, and how she works to improve diversity and awareness. Sonia also champions the importance of early detection of breast cancer and describes the promising research into the use of artificial

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56:47

S5 Ep9: Erin Kennedy on early detection of breast cancer

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2024/04/12

In this episode, Laura talks to Paralympic athlete Erin Kennedy, member of Team GB's Paralympic rowing squad and breast cancer awareness campaigner.Erin speaks about how she continued competing to win a gold medal during chemotherapy, then winning again after a double mastectomy the following year. She also voices her strong support for breast awareness, and the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Finally, Erin shares some insightful thoughts about how she felt it was important to

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63:28

S5 Ep8: Dr Liz O'Riordan answers all your questions...

Breast Cancer Now ·

2024/04/06

In this episode, Laura asks Dr Liz O'Riordan questions about breast cancer ranging from diet and exercise to treatment and drugs, from signs and symptoms of secondary breast cancer to how to reduce a risk of recurrence, from what cancer actually is to whether it can be cured, and many more.Dr Liz is a breast cancer expert who worked as a breast surgeon before receiving a diagnosis herself. She's now an accredited Trusted Information Creator, podcast host and author. You can follow Liz on Instagram

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40:29

S5 Ep7: Dr Liz & Dan on finding reliable information...

Breast Cancer Now ·

2024/04/05

In this episode, Laura talks to Dr Liz O'Riordan and Dan Wills about the ways to find reliable breast cancer information, as well as tips on how to spot misinformation and false facts. They also delve into the issues surrounding health claims on social media and how they can be harmful to people with cancer. Dr Liz O'Riordan is a breast cancer expert who worked as a breast surgeon before receiving a diagnosis herself. She's now an accredited Trusted Information Creator, podcast host and author. You

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59:38

S5 Ep6: Hannah on campaigning for Enhertu

Breast Cancer Now ·

2024/03/29

In this episode, Laura talks to Hannah Gardner about the life-extending drug Enhertu, which has just been rejected for use on the NHS in England. This means thousands of women, including Hannah, will be denied access to a drug that could’ve given them the hope of more time to live.Join Hannah and Breast Cancer Now in calling on NICE, NHS England and the drug companies Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca, to do everything possible to make Enhertu available on the NHS. Hannah also shares how life with

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48:05

S5 Ep5: Fern & Jan on family and support

Breast Cancer Now ·

2024/03/09

In this episode, Laura talks to Jan and Fern, a mother and daughter who were diagnosed with breast cancer just weeks apart.Fern shares how her mum's cancer led her to check her own breasts, and Jan talks about the emotional impact of her daughter being diagnosed with the same disease. They also share how they supported each other through treatment, and how that experience can make you even stronger. You can follow Fern on Instagram @the.little.birds.nest Other episodes mentioned include: Elke,

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58:34

S5 Ep4: Dr Sam Orange on physical activity after...

Breast Cancer Now ·

2024/03/01

Dr Sam Orange is a researcher at Newcastle University, working on a Breast Cancer Now-funded research project aiming to improve women's access to physical activity support after breast cancer treatment. In this episode, Laura talks to Sam about his research project, how exercise helps with fatigue, and tips on how to be physically active. Sam also shares his own experience of getting back into physical activity after medical treatment. You can follow updates on Sam's project on Breast Cancer

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58:32

S5 Ep3: Emma Campbell on being 'limitless'

Breast Cancer Now ·

2024/02/16

Emma Campbell (limitless_em) is an author, public speaker and a single mum of four, living with secondary breast cancer. She also hosts her own podcast 'Open with Emma Campbell'.In this episode, Laura talks to Emma about her experience of secondary breast cancer, her friendship with the late Dame Deborah James, and how she keeps going when she feels far from limitless. You can follow Emma on Instagram @limitless_em and you can find her podcast 'Open with Emma Campbell' on all podcast

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63:19

S5 Ep2: Naz on mental health and resilience

Breast Cancer Now ·

2024/02/02

Nazanin Derakshan is a professor who specialises in cognitive neuroscience of anxiety and depression. She founded and works at the BRiC Centre, an organisation that helps people who've had a breast cancer diagnosis feel less anxious and improve their quality of life. In this episode Laura talks to Naz about her research, her own breast cancer diagnosis, and how her organisation BRiC (Building Resilience in Breast Cancer) supports the mental health of people with breast cancer. She also shares

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S5 Ep1: Introducing Laura Price, your new host

Breast Cancer Now ·

2024/01/26

Laura is the new presenter of the Breast Cancer Now podcast! In this episode Laura introduces herself and discusses what to expect in this season of the podcast. In this episode Laura also talks through her experience of 10 years living with breast cancer, and her more recent secondary breast cancer diagnosis, and how it's affected her. You can follow Laura on social media: Twitter/X: @laurapricewrite Instagram: @laurapricewrites Facebook: @LauraPriceWrites And find out more about her novel,

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25:24

S4 Ep19: Laura: hurdles and healing in the 10 years...

Breast Cancer Now ·

2022/09/30

Laura was diagnosed with primary breast cancer 10 years ago at the age of 29. She talks about some of the challenges she's faced since then, as well as writing her novel, Single Bald Female, which tells a story similar to her own. Shortly after the episode was recorded, Laura was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, aged 39. Laura's novel Single Bald Female is available to purchase online and in bookshops. You can subscribe to Laura's newsletter, or follow her on Instagram, Twitter, or visit

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34:56

S4 Ep18: Chris & Miriam: supporting others after a...

Breast Cancer Now ·

2022/09/16

After finishing treatment for breast cancer, Miriam decided she wanted to do something to help others like her. This prompted her husband, Chris, to explore how he could also provide support. They talk about these opportunities, as well as how they experienced Miriam's diagnosis as a married couple. Find out more about Breast Cancer Now's free support service Someone Like Me. You can also visit the Romney Marsh Community Hub. For information about breast cancer, visit our website at

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S4 Ep17: Dani: adapting to life with menopausal symptoms

Breast Cancer Now ·

2022/09/02

After being diagnosed with primary breast cancer, Dani's treatment caused her to experience an early menopause. She speaks about the ways she found herself to cope with this, and about the business she set up to help other people going through the same thing. You can visit Dani's website at: www.healthywholeme.com and tune into Dani's podcast The Menopause and Cancer Podcast on Apple or Spotify. Dani also offers group support at the Empowered Menopause Program. For information about breast

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S4 Ep16: Nic: explaining cancer to children

Breast Cancer Now ·

2022/08/19

After receiving a diagnosis of secondary breast cancer, Nic worked with her friend Jen to create The Little C Club, a resource for parents who want to talk to their children about cancer. She speaks about the impact breast cancer has had on her, as well as her ongoing work with The Little C Club. You can visit The Little C Club website or follow on Instagram @thelittlecclub and Facebook @The-Little-C-Club. For information about breast cancer, visit our website at breastcancernow.org or phone our

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S4 Ep15: Val: the Tissue Bank's 10th anniversary

Breast Cancer Now ·

2022/08/05

Professor Valerie Speirs is co-principal investigator of the Breast Cancer Now Tissue Bank. Val gives an overview of what the Tissue Bank is, as well as discussing how it's helped further breast cancer research over the last decade. We also hear from our research communications officer, Edd, who goes into detail on some projects linked to the Tissue Bank. Find out more about the Breast Cancer Now Tissue Bank. For information about breast cancer, visit our website at breastcancernow.org or phone

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31:20

S4 Ep14: Reuben: losing a loved one to breast cancer

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2022/07/22

At the end of 2021, Reuben sadly lost his mum to breast cancer. He speaks about what helped him and his family during this difficult time. We also hear from Erin, a clinical psychologist and founder of The Loss Foundation, about how grief and bereavement affect us differently. The Loss Foundation: thelossfoundation.org You can also read Reuben's article here. For information about breast cancer, visit our website at breastcancernow.org or phone our free Helpline on 0808 800 6000.

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20:54

S4 Ep13: Adobea: barriers to accessing treatment, and...

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2022/07/08

Adobea sought medical attention three times for breast cancer-related symptoms, and was dismissed each time. When she insisted a fourth time, Adobea was diagnosed with breast cancer. She speaks about how factors such as age and race can have an impact on how patients are treated when seeking help. You can follow Adobea on Instagram @ItsDivineStyle and on Youtube as It's Divine Style. For information about breast cancer, visit our website at breastcancernow.org or phone our free Helpline on 0808

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17:34

S4 Ep12: Jane Devonshire: supporting loved ones with...

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2022/07/01

Jane was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2012, four years before winning Masterchef. Jane talks about how her life changed since receiving her diagnosis, and the support she received from family and friends during and beyond breast cancer treatment. Jane also speaks about things people can do to support a loved one with breast cancer, and the ways she supports herself. This August, thousands of people will stick the kettle on and hold an Afternoon Tea to raise money for Breast Cancer

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