My Mum died in June 2018 after being diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2016. Her death certificate stated that she had secondary breast cancer in her liver. This was all
Why I’m running the Great North Run for METUPUK – Sarah Lane
Emma Lawrence (née Fisher)
Emma Lawrence (née Fisher) 21.01.81 – 13.07.24 Everyone at METUPUK is incredibly saddened to hear that Emma Lawrence (née Fisher) has died at the age of 43. Emma was diagnosed
METUPUK joins the Northern Ireland Cancer Charities Coalition
METUPUK has joined the Northern Ireland Coalition (NICCC) and will work collaboratively with partner charities to improve outcomes for cancer patients in Northern Ireland. Ann McBrien, METUPUK’s Northern Ireland Executive
The Economist – Pioneering person-centred breast cancer care – Madeleine Meynell
At the End of May 2024 Madeleine attended an event at the offices of the Economist on Pioneering person-centred breast cancer care. This event was part of a wider project looking at
When D-Day’s DE NOVO – Sue Thomas
When D-Day’s DE NOVO My name is Sue, I’m a wife, a mum, a nanny, a daughter, a friend, a Metastatic Breast Cancer patient, and an advocate. My breast cancer
A Sister’s Perspective – Emma Smith (Trustee)
We had all plunged into a big black hole of despair in the days which followed my sister Helen’s metastatic breast cancer (MBC) diagnosis. Two and a half years on
Tassia Haines
We are heartbroken to share the news that Tassia Haines has died. A member of METUPUK and our Executive Lead for Wales, Tass had been a significant campaigner for MBC
Asha Umrawsingh
METUPUK are saddened by the news that one of our members and friend Asha Umrawsingh has died. Asha’s diagnosis and access to treatment was a roller coaster of how strict
METUPUK at the UK Interdisciplinary Breast Cancer Symposium
METUPUK (Metastatic Exchange To Unleash Power) attended the 2024 United Kingdom’s Interdisciplinary Breast Cancer Symposium in Birmingham, hosted by Breast Cancer Now and supported by numerous partners. It was a
Emma Saville
We met Emma as she applied to be one of the METUPUK Darker Side of Pink ladies with our campaign that started in 2021 which focused on metastatic breast cancer,