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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 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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32:59

S3 Ep19: Discussion: Edd and Holly, on breast cancer...

Breast Cancer Now ·

2021/08/26

In this episode we speak to Edd, research communications officer, and Holly, policy manager at Breast Cancer Now. They speak about how research into breast cancer treatments and clinical trials work, and how Breast Cancer Now is involved in this work at every stage. To support Breast Cancer Now's #TimeForTrodelvy petition, please visit: breastcancernow.org/get-involved/campaign-us/time-trodelvy

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22:20

S3 Ep18: My story: Kayla, on dealing with a...

Breast Cancer Now ·

2021/08/19

In this episode we speak to Kayla, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 at only 20 years old. She experienced a recurrence in 2016, and speaks about how she coped with these diagnoses at such a young age. Kayla also talks about why she's committed to raising awareness of breast cancer. If you want to help raise money and awareness, search 'Wear it Pink' and register for a free fundraising pack.

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38:15

S3 Ep17: Our story: Nadia and Medina, on family...

Breast Cancer Now ·

2021/08/12

In this episode we speak to Nadia and Medina. Nadia was diagnosed with breast cancer last year at the age of 23, and she speaks about how important her family's support was at that time. Medina also speaks about her experience supporting her sister during her treatment, and she and Nadia discuss the importance of self-checking at a young age.

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24:42

S3 Ep16: My story: Annabel, on dating and...

Breast Cancer Now ·

2021/08/05

In this episode we speak to Annabel, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002, aged 31. Annabel speaks about how treatment and recovery affected her romantic life, and how she managed to adapt.

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25:50

S3 Ep15: My story: Jen, on living with secondary...

Breast Cancer Now ·

2021/07/29

In this episode we speak to Jen, who received a de novo diagnosis of secondary breast cancer (no primary diagnosis) in 2017. Jen speaks about her experience of secondary breast cancer, as well as how she's worked with Breast Cancer Now to campaign for better treatment. You can keep up with Jen on Instagram and Facebook @mynewnormal_ and you can learn more about our secondary campaign on our website.

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30:36

S3 Ep14: My story: Lucy, on coping with a recurrence...

Breast Cancer Now ·

2021/07/22

In this episode we speak to Lucy, who had a recurrence of breast cancer after completing treatment and being declared No Evidence of Disease. Lucy speaks about how she's dealing with this, and her experience being on a newly approved treatment. You can keep up with Lucy on Instagram @lifeorjustlucyisms

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40:26

S3 Ep13: My story: Amanda Mealing, on PTSD after...

Breast Cancer Now ·

2021/07/15

In this episode we speak to actor Amanda Mealing, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002. She later faced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of her diagnosis and treatment. Amanda speaks about how she coped with all this, as well as the importance of taking care of mental health following breast cancer.

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