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This season we asked all our guests the same question: if you could change one thing in terms of breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and beyond, what would it be?
Their answers ranged from providing better mental health and exercise support, to making sure people from all backgrounds have access to the same treatments and resources. From more awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, to more funding and research to be put into extending the lives of secondary breast caner patients. From allowing all patients to make informed choices about their own health with reliable information, to being respected and allowed dignity by our doctors when it comes to our own bodies.
Thank you for listening to the Breast Cancer Now Podcast and stay tuned for season 6, coming soon.
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. For information and support, visit our website or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).
You can also watch this episode on YouTube.
Key topics:
0:00 Introduction
0:23 Laura introduces the episode
1:09 Our guests' goals for the future of breast cancer
16:23 Breast Cancer Now's goals
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In this episode, Laura talks to Toral and Kreena about breast cancer in the South Asian community, and the cultural expectations and taboos that surround a diagnosis.
Toral and Kreena share their experiences being diagnosed with breast cancer as younger women. Toral describes the challenges of getting breast cancer three times, and Kreena talks about her infertility from breast cancer treatment. They both speak about issues they've faced during their cancer diagnosis and treatment, from the health system and within their community, focusing on the importance of self-advocating and challenging cultural norms. They also tell us about an organisation they set up, the South Asian Supernovas, which aims to improve breast cancer awareness and outcomes for the South Asian community.
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You can follow Kreena on her website or on Instagram.
You can follow Toral on her website or on Instagram.
Find out more about our Younger Women Together service, and also our Someone Like Me service.
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. For information and support, visit our website or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).
You can also watch this episode on YouTube.
Key Topics:
0:24 Laura introduces Toral and Kreena
1:39 Toral's story
9:48 Kreena's story
10:41 The Intended Parent
13:00 Kreena's diagnosis
22:35 Why the South Asian Supernovas organisation was set up
23:32 Cultural expectations and taboos
27:38 Challenges within breast cancer care for people of colour
29:58 The effects of breast cancer on life in the South Asian community
34:34 Tips for a South Asian person newly diagnosed with breast cancer
39:27 The South Asian Supernovas' breast awareness campaign
45:00 Now and the future for Toral and Kreena
52:45 What needs to change in breast cancer?
53:23 How to follow the South Asian Supernovas and get involved
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In this episode, Laura talks to Barbara about working after a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Barbara shares her experience being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, and how she realised a need to support people with cancer going back to work. She also speaks about her organisation Working With Cancer, and describes the ways a person working with a diagnosis can access support, as well as some helpful practical tips.
Read more information about work and breast cancer.
Find more resources, support and information about Working With Cancer.
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. For information and support, visit our website or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).
You can also watch this episode on YouTube.
Key Topics:
0:24 Laura introduces Barbara
2:21 Why Barbara set up Working With Cancer
4:21 The challenges a person with a breast cancer diagnosis can face returning to work
7:27 Should you disclose your breast cancer diagnosis to a new employer?
11:58 Can new employers look at your social media?
12:51 Support and benefits available for people who can't work because of treatment for breast cancer
14:15 What's the first thing to do when going back to work after a cancer diagnosis?
19:03 Telling colleagues about a breast cancer diagnosis
22:58 Dealing with redundancy when returning to work
26:46 Making long-term adjustments at work after treatment
30:25 Dealing with the mental side effects of breast cancer
35:21 Overcoming obstacles when dealing with cancer and work
38:13 Losing confidence because of cancer
39:49 Career coaching service from Working With Cancer
40:57 Resources for employers on supporting people with a breast cancer diagnosis
42:29 Tips for speaking to a colleague who has cancer
45:13 Supporting partners and families of people with cancer
49:00 How to find out more about Working With Cancer
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In this episode, Laura talks to Fiona, a Breast Cancer Voice and active campaigner for disability issues.
Fiona speaks about being diagnosed with breast cancer over 30 years ago, and the challenges she faced during her diagnosis and treatment. She tells Laura about her disability and wheelchair use, and how it created obstacles in treatment for breast cancer. Fiona also talks about her volunteering and fundraising for Breast Cancer Now, as well as founding the initiative Swimming After Surgery.
Find out more about Swimming After Surgery
Find out more about Flat Friends
Take a look at what support is on offer from Breast Cancer Now's support service Someone Like Me
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. For information and support, visit our website or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).
You can also watch this episode on YouTube.
Key Topics:
0:24 Laura introduces Fiona
1:11 Fiona's diagnosis of breast cancer
3:43 Fiona's reaction to her shock diagnosis
5:26 Surgeries for breasts cancer, and unforeseen challenges
8:28 Flat Friends, support charity
9:43 How to talk to someone with a breast cancer diagnosis
10:54 How Flat Friends has helped Fiona
13:14 Fiona's disability diagnosis and its crossovers with breast cancer
16:52 Disability and breast cancer
21:16 Fiona's wheelchair usage
22:52 Swimming After Surgery and other initiatives
26:48 The beneficial impact of swimming
27:37 The importance of dignity
29:49 Getting involved with Breast Cancer Now
32:29 The financial impact of breast cancer
34:19 Fiona's experience with the benefits system
39:51 Macmillan's cancer and domestic abuse initiative
44:38 Tips for managing breast cancer care with a disability
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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 her own diagnosis of secondary breast cancer, how it informs her work at the charity, and how she copes with the challenges of supporting cancer patients when she is one herself.
You can find out all about Make 2nds Count on their website.
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. For information and support, visit our website https://www.breastcancernow.org or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).
You can also watch this episode on YouTube.
Key Topics:
0:23 Laura introduces Claire
1:11 Claire's diagnosis and experience of secondary breast cancer
2:04 What is secondary breast cancer?
5:24 Claire's treatment for secondary breast cancer
6:13 Explaining what a 'line' of treatment is
7:10 What the charity Make 2nds Count does
9:42 Claire's role at Make 2nds Count
10:15 Support services provided by Make 2nds Count
13:24 How Claire's mindset helped her cope with her diagnosis
16:52 The challenges working with secondary breast cancer patients while living with a secondary diagnosis
21:02 Patient Trial Advocate service from Make 2nds Count
25:43 Discussing clinical trials
30:54 Mental health support and clinical trials
32:38 Funding for secondary breast cancer research
34:57 Dealing with the complicated information about clinical trials
39:11 How to access Make 2nds Count's services
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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 body, but also the mind.
You can train with Fran at One Step Training, or follow her on Instagram @franwhitfield
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. For information and support, visit our website or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).
You can also watch this episode on YouTube.
Key Topics:
0:24 Laura introduces Fran
1:29 Fran's breast cancer diagnoses
5:13 How Fran dealt with an alarming prognosis
7:32 Self-advocating for your health
8:32 Dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic
11:01 Side effects of treatment
13:38 Fran's background in fitness
17:39 Managing an eating disorder with breast cancer
25:01 Continuing exercise throughout chemotherapy and other treatment for breast cancer
34:43 Fran's work as a cancer exercise specialist
40:02 How Fran blamed her body for breast cancer
41:34 The mental health benefits of exercise and training
43:03 Fran explains 'one step training'
45:51 The role of exercise in reducing recurrence of breast cancer
49:08 How can anyone begin to do physical training?
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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 intelligence (AI) in breast screening.
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. For information and support, visit our website or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).
Download our breast cancer support app Becca.
You can also watch this episode on YouTube.
Key Topics:
0:24 Laura introduces Sonia
1:00 Sonia talks about being diagnosed with breast cancer
11:30 20 years on from a breast cancer diagnosis
15:49 Not realising that black women could get breast cancer
21:06 Telling an employer about a breast cancer diagnosis
24:53 How Sonia's co-workers reacted to her cancer
28:05 Becoming a trustee at Breast Cancer Now
30:28 Equality for people of colour
38:44 The potential of AI in breast cancer
41:05 Tips for discussing a cancer diagnosis with an employer
48:52 Tips for employers who have an employee with cancer
51:26 What needs to change in breast cancer?
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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 write her own narrative, and not let breast cancer define her.
You can follow Erin on Instagram @erinmwj and on X/Twitter @erinwysocki
Visit Breast Cancer Now's website for more information on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
Listen to the previous episode with Dr Liz O'Riordan, mentioned in this episode.
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. For information and support, visit our website or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).
You can also watch this episode on YouTube.
Key Topics:
0:24 Laura introduces Erin Kennedy
1:38 Erin talks about her life as a Paralympic athlete
10:11 Erin's breast cancer diagnosis
14:04 The impact of cancer on Erin's career as an athlete
19:26 Erin's treatment for breast cancer
20:26 Continuing to train through chemotherapy
23:34 Telling family, friends and colleagues about your breast cancer diagnosis
30:00 Adjusting to life after breast cancer
31:23 Erin's tips for a good mental approach to a diagnosis
33:16 Why Erin felt it important to talk about her breast cancer
36:28 The importance of early detection of breast cancer
39:36 Breast cancer and body image
42:28 The challenges Erin experienced with her diagnosis
44:35 Erin describes her 'prehab' routine before breast cancer surgery
46:03 Erin looks to the future with her rowing now breast cancer treatment is finished
49:43 Writing your own narrative in the face of adversity
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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 @oriordanliz and find all her links on her Linktree.
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. For information and support, visit our website or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).
You can also watch this episode on YouTube.
Listen to Liz's previous episode on the Breast Cancer Now podcast where she talks about how to find reliable information about cancer in a world of misinformation.
You can visit NHS Predict, as mentioned in this episode, to see how different treatments for early invasive breast cancer might improve survival rates after surgery.
Key Topics:
0:00 Introduction
0:32 Laura introduces the episode
1:28 Why are surgeons referred to as 'Mr/Mrs/Miss', not 'Dr'?
2:16 What is cancer?
3:46 What are grades and stages of breast cancer?
5:49 What does being ER/PR/HER2 receptor positive/negative mean?
7:28 What is triple negative breast cancer?
8:38 Can your receptor status change over time?
9:13 What is a gene mutation in breast cancer?
11:47 Why does cancer sometimes skip generations?
12:43 What are the different types of breast cancer?
13:51 Can men get breast cancer?
14:05 What causes cancer?
15:15 Does stress cause cancer?
15:20 Does a suppressed immune system cause cancer?
16:08 What about cancer medication that suppresses your immune system?
17:19 What is the best diet for breast cancer?
18:43 Does being vegan help with breast cancer?
19:02 Does sugar feed cancer?
21:13 Is dairy safe after breast cancer?
22:00 Is it better to have organic food with breast cancer?
22:38 Is soy safe after breast cancer?
23:31 Is red meat safe after breast cancer?
24:16 Does alcohol cause breast cancer?
25:11 How much alcohol can you drink after breast cancer?
25:36 Is there something you should drink if you have breast cancer?
26:05 Is tap water safe to drink?
26:26 Does burnt food cause cancer?
27:10 Should you change your gut microbiome and eat fermented foods if you have breast cancer?
28:13 Does fasting help with breast cancer?
29:08 What are ultra-processed foods (UPFs)?
31:32 Can exercise help prevent breast cancer?
33:05 What are the symptoms of breast cancer?
34:18 What are the symptoms of secondary breast cancer?
37:45 How can we prevent cancer?
39:35 Is metastatic cancer the same as secondary cancer?
40:29 Why is secondary breast cancer 'treatable, but not curable'?
41:35 Why does breast cancer come back?
42:31 What does 'no evidence of disease' or 'NED' mean?
43:22 What is a line of treatment?
44:04 Do cancer treatments work forever?
44:38 What does 'complete pathologicial response' mean?
45:25 What does 'remission' mean?
45:49 What does 'prognosis' mean?
46:45 Where can you find out your prognosis?
47:29 What does 'terminal' mean?
48:01 What does 'palliative' mean?
49:41 What is a Maggie's Centre?
50:12 Are people being diagnosed with breast cancer at younger ages?
51:39 What is chemotherapy and what does it do?
53:15 How does cancer treatment affect fertility?
54:19 How do you preserve your fertility with breast cancer treatment?
55:24 What are aromatase inhibitors?
56:23 What is radiotherapy?
56:47 What research is being done to find a cure for breast cancer?
58:55 What mental health support is there for people with breast cancer?
59:52 A practical tip for dealing with scan anxiety (scanxiety).
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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 can follow Liz on Instagram @oriordanliz and find all her links on her Linktree.
Dan Wills works for the Patient Information Forum (PIF), an independent body for people working in health information and support. They run the quality mark for health information – the PIF TICK – which is on all of Breast Cancer Now's patient information.
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. For information and support, visit our website or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).
You can also watch this episode on YouTube.
Listen to Liz's previous episode on the Breast Cancer Now podcast.
You can visit NHS Predict, as mentioned in this episode, to see how different treatments for early invasive breast cancer might improve survival rates after surgery.
Key Topics:
0:00 Introduction
0:24 Laura introduces Dr Liz and Dan
1:37 Dr Liz's background and diagnosis
5:45 Dan outlines the work of the Patient Information Forum (PIF)
6:20 The trusted information accreditation, the PIF TICK
11:01 Liz highlights how she creates reliable information
12:26 Should we use the internet to get answers?
22:23 What sources of breast cancer information can we trust?
26:46 Debunking false claims
27:29 How can I find out how long I have to live?
29:45 Can you ask for a second opinion?
31:09 Red flags and ways to identify untrustworthy information
36:59 Tips on deciphering jargon-heavy scientific studies
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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 secondary breast cancer is for her and her 3-year-old daughter. She discusses her previous career as a clinical trials manager, and what it was like to be on the other side of the table when she joined a clinical trial herself. Hannah also describes the devastating impact of finding out she may be denied the drugs that could give her more time.
You can follow Hannah on Instagram @realhouseofhannah
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. For information and support, visit our website or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).
You can also watch this episode on YouTube.
Key Topics:
0:00 Introduction
0:24 Laura introduces Hannah
1:00 How Hannah was first diagnosed with breast cancer
3:35 Hannah's treatment
4:01 Difficulty getting the diagnosis
6:08 Hannah talks about being diagnosed with secondary breast cancer
10:36 The effect of the diagnosis on Hannah's daughter
15:33 Treatment for secondary breast cancer
16:07 Hannah's experience with clinical trials
25:01 How breast cancer affected Hannah's body image
29:59 Looking well with an invisible illness
31:40 Enhertu and HER2-low breast cancer
37:31 Breast Cancer Now's Enhertu open letter campaign
39:30 An update on Enhertu and what it means for Hannah
50:38 What you can do to help Breast Cancer Now make a difference
54:01 Differences in how primary and secondary patients are treated
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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, on explaining cancer to children
Naz, on mental health and resilience
Visit the Breast Cancer Now website for information on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. For information and support, visit our website or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).
You can also watch this episode on YouTube.
Key Topics:
0:00 Introduction
0:24 Laura introduces Fern and Jan
1:04 Jan talks about her diagnosis
5:35 Fern's reaction to her mum's diagnosis
7:58 Fern talks about her diagnosis
14:29 How Jan felt hearing her daughter had breast cancer too
16:43 Telling the children about cancer
21:17 Fern and Jan's breast cancer treatment
22:32 The impact of chemotherapy
25:19 Life after treatment
26:29 Why share your experience?
28:25 Differences when checking larger breasts
30:19 ASDA's Tickled Pink in support of Breast Cancer Now
32:04 How breast cancer can strengthen a relationship
35:00 Genetic testing and family history of breast cancer
38:25 Support from family, friends and colleagues
40:28 Fern talks about mental wellbeing
41:53 Discussing how breast cancer is often portrayed as 'pink and fluffy'
43:51 The trouble with misinformation
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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 Now's website
Keep up with Sam's work on Newcastle University's website or follow him on Twitter/X @SamOrange01
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. For information and support, visit our website or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).
You can also watch this episode on YouTube.
Key Topics:
0:00 Introduction
0:24 Laura introduces Dr Sam Orange
1:25 How can healthy living help after a breast cancer diagnosis?
5:29 Fatigue and physical activity
10:52 How does exercise help us feel less tired?
13:12 The difference between tiredness and fatigue
14:44 How funding works for research projects
17:29 Outlining this research project
23:59 Sam shares his reasons for being a researcher
29:57 Dealing mentally with changes in physical activity
34:49 Working with real breast cancer patients in research
39:19 The timescales of this research
40:57 Tips on how to get physically active again
43:52 Strengthening muscles and lifting weights
45:53 Simple exercise that can be done around the home
48:20 Ask what's available at your hospital
50:38 Tips for eating well after breast cancer treatment
52:58 What needs to change in breast cancer?
53:39 Summing up
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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 platforms.
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. For information and support, visit our website breastcancernow.org or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).
You can also watch this episode on YouTube.
Key Topics:
0:00 Introduction
0:24 Laura introduces Emma Campbell
1:52 Being diagnosed with primary breast cancer
9:26 The impact of a secondary diagnosis
18:05 Living well with secondary breast cancer
22:10 'Limitless Em'
27:16 Can you live like you don't have cancer?
33:22 Relationship with social media
35:25 Friendship with Dame Deborah James
38:02 Losing a friend with the same illness
40:42 Emma speaks about writing her memoir
43:13 The podcast 'Open with Emma Campbell'
45:32 Monday morning 'mind reset'
48:06 Emma's advice to those newly diagnosed with breast cancer
50:31 Talking with young children about cancer
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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 insightful strategies to deal with the challenges faced by people after diagnosis and treatment.
You can find out more about The BRiC Centre or follow BRiC on:
Instagram @briccentre
Twitter/X @BC_Resilience
Facebook @resilienceinbreastcancer
You can also follow Naz personally on:
Instagram @profnderakshan
Twitter/X @ProfNDerakshan
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. For information and support, visit our website breastcancernow.org or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).
You can watch this episode on YouTube.
Key Topics:
0:00 Introduction
0:24 Laura introduces Naz
2:06 Naz's experience of breast cancer
6:37 The BRiC Centre and Naz's work
15:26 Explaining why 'chemo brain' happens
23:26 The pressure of others' expectations
28:55 Hormone effects on the brain
31:22 Finishing active treatment
38:11 The pressure of social media
41:45 The psychological vs physical cost of cancer
46:24 Dealing with scan anxiety/'scanxiety'
49:40 Managing spiralling thoughts
56:27 Dealing with empty thoughts and depression
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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, Single Bald Female.
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. For information and support, visit our website breastcancernow.org or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).
You can watch this episode on YouTube.
Key Topics:
0:00 Introduction to the new season
1:13 Laura introduces herself as host
3:33 Laura's breast cancer experience
7:42 Being diagnosed with secondary breast cancer
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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 her website. Laura also has a podcast, Life in Food with Laura Price.
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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. - Vis mere
