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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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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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35:59

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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20:25

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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21:28

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

Breast Cancer Now ·

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...

Breast Cancer Now ·

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...

Breast Cancer Now ·

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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27:14

S4 Ep11: Miranda: intersectional experiences of...

Breast Cancer Now ·

2022/06/24

Miranda was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2019, just five years after her primary diagnosis. She talks about how her diagnosis affects her, particularly with regards to her identity as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. You can follow Miranda on Instagram @mizzilla and on Twitter @mizzieashitey. Also mentioned by Miranda: Live Through This and Cancer is a Drag. For information about breast cancer, visit our website at breastcancernow.org or phone our free Helpline on 0808 800

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34:27

S4 Ep10: Doug & Dave: male breast cancer and peer...

Breast Cancer Now ·

2022/06/10

Doug and Dave received their breast cancer diagnoses in 2012 and 2015 respectively, and found there was little to no support for men. They speak about how that affected them, and what they've done to change that for men who have been more recently diagnosed. You can find more about The Men's VMU on Twitter @themensvmu For information about breast cancer, visit our website at breastcancernow.org or phone our free Helpline on 0808 800 6000.

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31:38

S4 Ep9: Ruth: diagnosed with the altered BRCA1 gene

Breast Cancer Now ·

2022/05/27

When Ruth was eight, she sadly lost her mum to breast cancer. She later underwent genetic testing and found that she has an altered BRCA1 gene. Ruth talks about the implications of this, and the impact it has had on her life. You can follow Ruth on Instagram @mymastectomyandme. For information about breast cancer, visit our website at breastcancernow.org or phone our free Helpline on 0808 800 6000.

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32:20

S4 Ep8: Carly: Breast cancer family history and fear

Breast Cancer Now ·

2022/05/12

Carly sadly lost her Mum to breast cancer in 2010, and received her own diagnosis in 2019. She talks about how having a family history of breast cancer affected her, and how she manages cancer-related anxiety. You can follow Carly on Instagram @carlymoosah For information about breast cancer, visit our website at breastcancernow.org or phone our free Helpline on 0808 800 6000.

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31:32

S4 Ep7: Marcia and Jackie: Support beyond basic...

Breast Cancer Now ·

2022/04/29

Following a breast cancer diagnosis in 1998, Marcia turned to yoga to aid her recovery. She talks about how this helped her recover. We also get some insight from breast cancer clinical nurse specialist Jackie on some other complementary practices that may aid recovery. You can visit Marcia's website at www.marcie.yoga or follow her on Instagram @YogaForBreastCancer. Breast Cancer Now offers Moving Forward courses for people who have finished treatment. For information about breast cancer, visit

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20:36

S4 Ep6: Anita: Working in cancer research

Breast Cancer Now ·

2022/04/15

Dr Anita Grigoriadis works in breast cancer research at Kings College London. She speaks about her work and how it benefits breast cancer patients, as well as what it's like to be a woman in STEM. You can take part in helping with one of Anita's research projects on your device by visiting the Node Code Breakers page.] For information about breast cancer, visit our website at breastcancernow.org or phone our free Helpline on 0808 800 6000.

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42:31

S4 Ep5: Claire and Jen: Secondary breast cancer audit

Breast Cancer Now ·

2022/04/01

It's estimated there are around 35,000 people currently living with secondary breast cancer. But without knowing how many patients there are, we can't be sure of their needs or identify areas of care that need the most attention. Breast Cancer Now, along with amazing supporters like Claire and Jen, has long been campaigning for improved data collection on secondary breast cancer. We talk with Claire and Jen, who both have a secondary breast cancer diagnosis, about the work that is going into

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33:31

S4 Ep4: Elke: Explaining breast cancer to children

Breast Cancer Now ·

2022/03/18

Elke sadly lost her husband to a heart attack in 2009, and was diagnosed with breast cancer three years later. Elke speaks about how she explained these difficult topics to her young children, and we talk about the books she's written to help other parents in similar situations. Elke's website is elkethompson.com and you can follow her on Instagram @elketalks For information about breast cancer, visit our website at breastcancernow.org or phone our free Helpline on 0808 800 6000.

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33:09

S4 Ep3: Fiona: pre-existing mental health conditions...

Breast Cancer Now ·

2022/03/04

Fiona was undergoing treatment for her mental health when she was then diagnosed with breast cancer. We talk about how co-morbidities can affect breast cancer treatment, and the importance of mental health before and after a breast cancer diagnosis. Fiona's partner Nina is taking part in the Run 100K Virtual Challenge for Breast Cancer Now this March. We wish her all the best with this incredible challenge! This episode contains some swearing. For information about breast cancer, visit our

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39:50

S4 Ep2: Jane: Expectations after a breast cancer...

Breast Cancer Now ·

2022/02/18

Jane Hill was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, taking a step back from work as BBC News journalist and presenter, to recover. We talk about what she learned during that time, and some of the expectations and misunderstandings she experienced around her breast cancer diagnosis. You can follow Jane on Twitter @JaneHillNews For information about breast cancer, visit our website at breastcancernow.org or phone our free Helpline on 0808 800 6000.

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36:46

S4 Ep1: Liz: Experiencing both sides of breast cancer

Breast Cancer Now ·

2022/02/04

Liz is a former breast cancer surgeon and author who received her own diagnosis of breast cancer in 2015. We talk about how her career affected her experience of being a patient, and vice versa. This episode contains some swearing. All of Liz's links, including her social media pages and podcast Don't Ignore The Elephant, can be found 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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23:31

S3 Ep21: Insights: Experiences of breast cancer...

Breast Cancer Now ·

2021/10/21

In this episode we share a whole range of fascinating and helpful insights from our guests this season about their breast cancer experiences. They also tell us about what they know now that they wish they'd known before their diagnosis and treatment. We'll be back in 2022 with a new season of the Breast Cancer Now podcast. Thank you so much for listening.

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24:43

S3 Ep20: Discussion: Delyth, Breast Cancer Now CEO,...

Breast Cancer Now ·

2021/10/13

In this episode we speak to Baroness Delyth Morgan, CEO of Breast Cancer Now. She speaks about her 25 years of involvement with the charity, the work we do, and our mission to 'turn the tide' on secondary breast cancer.

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