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 breastcancernow.org or phone our free Helpline on 0808 800 6000.

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 cancer, visit our website at breastcancernow.org or phone our free Helpline on 0808 800 6000.

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 free Helpline on 0808 800 6000.

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 our free Helpline on 0808 800 6000.

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.

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 800 6000.

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 Now. There’s one month to go – will you join them? 

We've never needed your support more. So whether it’s a cuppa in your garden or a picnic in the park, host an Afternoon Tea this August and help drive forward our world-class research and life-changing support.

Sign up to get your fundraising kit now https://breastcancernow.org/cuppa

For information about breast cancer, visit our website at breastcancernow.org or phone our free Helpline on 0808 800 6000.

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 6000.

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.

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.