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Is it true? A poem by Angharad Lewis

Is it true? A poem by Angharad Lewis

Angharad Lewis is a massage therapist and Jennifer Young Training School graduate. She has kindly written many words for us before, relating to her...

It doesn't always go to plan. By Lisa King

I suppose the moral of me telling this part of my story is, that cancer treatment is unpredictable and even though we’d like to think that the tre...

A Gifting Guide for Those Affected by Cancer

The thing about a cancer diagnosis is that it has an impact on multiple people. There’s one person at the centre of a medical storm, but family, fr...

Hero Balm To The Rescue - By Verite Collins

Surely, I can’t be the only one who is experiencing these forms of skin irritation. Especially not the only one struggling with unsightly itchy ski...

Is it only about genes? - Beverly, Nourishing Insights

It is common knowledge that many cancers are influenced by genetics. The frequent questioning from doctors, diving into your family history oft...

Medical Menopause and Me by Laura Killen

My name is Laura, mum to four children and wife to Simon. So, at age 36 I was diagnosed with primary breast cancer, in 2016 my youngest son was j...

Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment with Breast Augmentation Years Before by Helen Chand

Helen Chand was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. Since then, she has vowed to share her unique experience so that others have the information ...

Georgina: I didn't feel embarrassed, I didn't feel scared. They were so compassionate and kind. #BCAMandME

For many, the idea of treatment for breast cancer is sometimes more daunting than the treatment itself. Having to stand topless in a room full ...

Jodi: Burying feelings, burying trauma, it doesn't help anyone #BCAMandME

Jodi, @thesalontrainer, shares her message for breast cancer awareness month. "I think I speak on behalf of the majority of the breast cancer ...

Natalie: People need to be aware of their bodies, every single day #BCAMandME

Nat C shares her message for breast cancer awareness month with us. Throughout October we are constantly reminded to check our boobs, know our...

Jo: The Darker Side of Pink, and MetUp UK #BCAMandME

Breast cancer awareness month has been accused of portraying breast cancer as the pink and fluffy cancer, displaying many issues on a superfi...

Emily: Cancer is like being sat in the waiting room of life #BCAMANDME

"You have been assigned this mountain, to show others how it can be moved". Emily, from @theboobiebunch, shares what cancer is to her. Emily ...

Diane: We all should have a self-care tool box #BCAMANDME

"When we are going through treatment, learning about self-care as well is vital" Having a tool kit of self care favourites is so useful to ma...