I was diagnosed with primary breast cancer in 2015, and it all felt like a terrible mistake. I was 43, in my final year of an optometry degree and already
Why I volunteer with METUPUK…
Life has a way of throwing curveballs when you least expect it…
Standing by her side Life has a way of throwing curveballs when you least expect it. For us, it came in the form of three words that changed everything: “You
Easter 2017, I went for a mammogram…
Easter 2017, I went for a mammogram as my GP had referred me by the 2-week rule to have investigation work on a fatty mass I had felt. This was
Breast Cancer is the most diagnosed of ALL cancers worldwide…
We are very much minding the gap! Breast Cancer is the most diagnosed of ALL cancers worldwide. In the United Kingdom, Metastatic Breast Cancer is the biggest killer of working
The Patience and Patients of Clinical Trials…
Clinical trials are one of those things that no one really cares about until you need to. In the UK we have a pretty impressive cancer trial landscape that’s recognised
After living with Metastatic Breast Cancer for over 3 years…
Stage 4 shouldn’t be a label that says “treat differently” After living with Metastatic Breast Cancer for over 3 years, I am very familiar with the terms and definitions surrounding
Accessing clinical trials is a minefield…
Accessing clinical trials is a minefield: firstly, you need to find a trial that you are eligible for, which can include factors such as your cancer sub-type, the receptors you
In our recent Metastatic May campaign, the theme was ‘The Cost of Living’
In our recent Metastatic May campaign, the theme was ‘The Cost of Living’. Living with metastatic breast cancer affects personal finances, careers, and overall income. But we also explored the
Treatement lines and herceptin for HER2+ metastatic breast cancer
Any patient with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) will be familiar with the concept of ‘treatment lines’. Unlike primary breast cancer, where you undergo chemotherapy for a fixed time period, after
13th October – metastatic (secondary) breast cancer day – redefining MBC…
A friend a few weeks ago recently joined the statistic of 31 women that die every day of metastatic breast cancer, and we just hear the same words and comments.