Breast Cancer Now
Episodes
S6 Ep22: Travel insurance with breast cancer might be easier than you think – with Fiona Macrae
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Planning a holiday when you’re living with or beyond breast cancer can feel daunting, especially when it comes to getting travel insurance. In this ...
S6 Ep21: Lucy on being diagnosed as a younger woman
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Dawson was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 25. In this episode she talks to Laura about her experience of being diagnosed with breast canc...
S6 Ep20: Caroline on talking with children about death and grief
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Leek is the founder of Fruitfly Collective, which empowers people with a cancer diagnosis to navigate family life and to support their childr...
S6 Ep19: Rosamund and Alice on writing through the breast cancer experience
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Breast Cancer Now podcast, Laura speaks to fellow authors and previous podcast guests, Rosamund Dean and Alice May Purkiss. ...
S6 Ep18: Dr Hajra on being newly diagnosed with breast cancer
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Hajra is a GP and aesthetic doctor who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025, aged 37. In this episode of the Breast Cancer Now podcast, Hajra t...
S6 Ep17: Laura on founding Secondary Sisters
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2016, aged 28. In this episode of the Breast Cancer Now podcast, Laura shares how she felt when sh...
S6 Ep16: Hayley on drawing the breast cancer experience
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hayley Gullen is an illustrator who was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 37. In this episode of the Breast Cancer Now podcast, Hayley talks to Laur...
S6 Ep15: Sam on sex and intimacy after breast cancer
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Evans is an intimate health and pleasure expert who shares tips on intimacy during menopause and coping with the side effects of cancer treatment....
S6 Ep14: Helen on dealing with grief
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Skelton is a psychotherapist and campaigner who lives with secondary breast cancer. In this episode, Helen talks in depth with Laura about grief...
S6 Ep13: Kelly on acceptance and taking on challenges
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Crump is a model and influencer who lives with secondary breast cancer. On the Breast Cancer Now podcast she talks to Laura about finding out at...
S6 Ep12: Giving breast cancer patients #MoreTimeToLive
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie Blake, who lives with secondary breast cancer, talks to Laura about Breast Cancer Now's campaign to make sure everyone with breast cancer acros...
S6 Ep11: Faye and Rebecca on The Show by Breast Cancer Now
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Faye and Rebecca join Laura in the podcast studio to talk about The Show by Breast Cancer Now. At The Show, they joined 21 other people who live with ...
S6 Ep10: Donna Fraser on mental attitude towards breast cancer
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donna Fraser OBE, Team GB athlete, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 36, with no family history. In this episode of the Breast Cancer Now...
S6 Ep9: Paula on living well with secondary breast cancer
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paula was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, and found out just 2 months later that it had spread to her lungs. In this episode of the Breast Cance...
S6 Ep8: Alice on breast cancer language and wellness
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alice-May Purkiss is a wellbeing creativity coach and author who was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 26. In this episode of the Breast Cancer Now po...
S6 Ep7: Richard and Stuart on breast cancer in men
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, and Stuart was diagnosed in 2005 and now lives with secondary breast cancer. They are both involved...
S6 Ep6: Anna on coping with PTSD
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anna was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer when she was 34. After having an adverse reaction to her treatment she was hospitalised, and tha...
S6 Ep5: Rosamund Dean on wellness
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rosamund Dean is an author and journalist who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021. In this episode, Rosamund talks to Laura about her mental and ...
S6 Ep4: Claire Rowney – a chat with the CEO of Breast Cancer Now
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Rowney joined Breast Cancer Now as Chief Executive Officer in 2024. In this episode, she talks about why she chose Breast Cancer Now, and her p...
S6 Ep3: Caroline Leek on parenting with cancer
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Leek is the founder of Fruitfly Collective, which empowers people with a cancer diagnosis to navigate family life and to support their childr...
S6 Ep2: Lisa Riley on family history, awareness and support
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Riley plays the iconic character Mandy Dingle on ITV soap Emmerdale. Mandy was involved in a breast cancer storyline last year, which explored f...
S6 Ep1: Laura on the new season of the Breast Cancer Now podcast
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura is the returning presenter of the Breast Cancer Now podcast. In this short episode Laura introduces herself and discusses what to expect in this...
S5 Ep16: Everyone on their goals for the future of breast cancer
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
S5 Ep15: Toral and Kreena on cancer in the South Asian community
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura talks to Toral and Kreena about breast cancer in the South Asian community, and the cultural expectations and taboos that surro...
S5 Ep14: Barbara on Working With Cancer
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura talks to Barbara about working after a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Barbara shares her experience being diagnosed with brea...
S5 Ep13: Fiona on inspiring change in the face of adversity
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura talks to Fiona, a Breast Cancer Voice and active campaigner for disability issues. Fiona speaks about being diagnosed with bre...
S5 Ep12: Claire on the services of Make 2nds Count
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S5 Ep11: Fran on the benefits of exercise with cancer
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura talks to Fran, a cancer exercise and rehabilitation specialist. Fran speaks about her diagnosis of secondary breast cancer at ...
S5 Ep10: Sonia on 20 years of change in breast cancer
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ho...
S5 Ep9: Erin Kennedy on early detection of breast cancer
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura talks to Paralympic athlete Erin Kennedy, member of Team GB's Paralympic rowing squad and breast cancer awareness campaigner. ...
S5 Ep8: Dr Liz O'Riordan answers all your questions about breast cancer
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 sympt...
S5 Ep7: Dr Liz & Dan on finding reliable information about cancer
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 sp...
S5 Ep6: Hannah on campaigning for Enhertu
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S5 Ep5: Fern & Jan on family and support
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S5 Ep4: Dr Sam Orange on physical activity after breast cancer
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 phys...
S5 Ep3: Emma Campbell on being 'limitless'
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 podcas...
S5 Ep2: Naz on mental health and resilience
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nazanin Derakshan is a professor who specialises in cognitive neuroscience of anxiety and depression. She founded and works at the BRiC Centre, an org...
S5 Ep1: Introducing Laura Price, your new host
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
S4 Ep19: Laura: hurdles and healing in the 10 years since diagnosis
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
S4 Ep18: Chris & Miriam: supporting others after a diagnosis
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After finishing treatment for breast cancer, Miriam decided she wanted to do something to help others like her. This prompted her husband, Chris, to e...
S4 Ep17: Dani: adapting to life with menopausal symptoms
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After being diagnosed with primary breast cancer, Dani's treatment caused her to experience an early menopause. She speaks about the ways she found he...
S4 Ep16: Nic: explaining cancer to children
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S4 Ep15: Val: the Tissue Bank's 10th anniversary
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S4 Ep14: Reuben: losing a loved one to breast cancer
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
S4 Ep13: Adobea: barriers to accessing treatment, and talking about cancer with hope
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adobea sought medical attention three times for breast cancer-related symptoms, and was dismissed each time. When she insisted a fourth time, Adobea w...
S4 Ep12: Jane Devonshire: supporting loved ones with breast cancer
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jane was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2012, four years before winning Masterchef. Jane talks about how her life changed since receiving h...
S4 Ep11: Miranda: intersectional experiences of breast cancer
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Miranda was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2019, just five years after her primary diagnosis. She talks about how her diagnosis affects her...
S4 Ep9: Ruth: diagnosed with the altered BRCA1 gene
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
S4 Ep8: Carly: Breast cancer family history and fear
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carly sadly lost her Mum to breast cancer in 2010, and received her own diagnosis in 2019. She talks about how having a family history of breast cance...
S4 Ep7: Marcia and Jackie: Support beyond basic medical care
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following a breast cancer diagnosis in 1998, Marcia turned to yoga to aid her recovery. She talks about how this helped her recover. We also get some ...
S4 Ep6: Anita: Working in cancer research
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Anita Grigoriadis works in breast cancer research at Kings College London. She speaks about her work and how it benefits breast cancer patients, as...
S4 Ep5: Claire and Jen: Secondary breast cancer audit
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's estimated there are around 35,000 people currently living with secondary breast cancer. But without knowing how many patients there are, we can't...
S4 Ep4: Elke: Explaining breast cancer to children
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elke sadly lost her husband to a heart attack in 2009, and was diagnosed with breast cancer three years later. Elke speaks about how she explained the...
S4 Ep3: Fiona: pre-existing mental health conditions and breast cancer
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fiona was undergoing treatment for her mental health when she was then diagnosed with breast cancer. We talk about how co-morbidities can affect breas...
S4 Ep2: Jane: Expectations after a breast cancer diagnosis
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Hill was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, taking a step back from work as BBC News journalist and presenter, to recover. We talk about what ...
S4 Ep1: Liz: Experiencing both sides of breast cancer
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Liz is a former breast cancer surgeon and author who received her own diagnosis of breast cancer in 2015. We talk about how her career affected her ex...
S3 Ep21: Insights: Experiences of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we share a whole range of fascinating and helpful insights from our guests this season about their breast cancer experiences. They als...
S3 Ep20: Discussion: Delyth, Breast Cancer Now CEO, on our mission to turn the tide on secondary breast cancer
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Baroness Delyth Morgan, CEO of Breast Cancer Now. She speaks about her 25 years of involvement with the charity, the work ...
S3 Ep19: Discussion: Edd and Holly, on breast cancer research, and how Breast Cancer Now is involved
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Edd, research communications officer, and Holly, policy manager at Breast Cancer Now. They speak about how research into b...
S3 Ep18: My story: Kayla, on dealing with a recurrence and raising awareness
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Kayla, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 at only 20 years old. She experienced a recurrence in 2016, and speaks...
S3 Ep17: Our story: Nadia and Medina, on family support and breast cancer
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Nadia and Medina. Nadia was diagnosed with breast cancer last year at the age of 23, and she speaks about how important he...
S3 Ep16: My story: Annabel, on dating and relationships after a breast cancer diagnosis
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Annabel, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002, aged 31. Annabel speaks about how treatment and recovery affected h...
S3 Ep15: My story: Jen, on living with secondary breast cancer and campaigning for better treatment
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Jen, who received a de novo diagnosis of secondary breast cancer (no primary diagnosis) in 2017. Jen speaks about her expe...
S3 Ep14: My story: Lucy, on coping with a recurrence and long-term treatment
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Lucy, who had a recurrence of breast cancer after completing treatment and being declared No Evidence of Disease. Lucy spe...
S3 Ep13: My story: Amanda Mealing, on PTSD after breast cancer
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to actor Amanda Mealing, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002. She later faced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ...
S3 Ep12: My story: Bami, on educating others on breast awareness
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Bami, who lost her mum and sister to breast cancer, and later developed it herself. Bami speaks about her experience and ...
S3 Ep11: Discussion: Edd, on research studies in the Catalyst Programme
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to Edd, research communications officer here at Breast Cancer Now. He speaks about some studies in the Catalyst Programme fo...
S3 Ep10: My story: Abi, on living with secondary and making a positive impact
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Abi, who is living with a secondary breast cancer diagnosis, and has several close family members who have had breast canc...
S3 Ep9: My story: Rosamund & Jonathan, on support and children during breast cancer treatment
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Rosamund and her husband Jonathan. Rosamund was diagnosed early 2021 and was undergoing treatment at the time of recording...
S3 Ep8: My story: Tony, on being a man with breast cancer
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Tony, who a decade ago found out he was one of around 370 men in the UK each year to be diagnosed with breast cancer. He ...
S3 Ep7: My story: Kendra, on stigma around a breast cancer diagnosis
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to nurse and mother-of-three Kendra, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year after attending a routine screening trial...
S3 Ep6: My story: Nina, on body image and breast cancer
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Nina, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 36. She experienced a lot of changes to her body image as well as...
S3 Ep5: Discussion: Edd, on recent research funded by Breast Cancer Now
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to Edd, research communications officer here at Breast Cancer Now. He speaks about just a few recent studies focused on canc...
S3 Ep4: Discussion: Catherine, on what it means to be a breast cancer nurse
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, in recognition of International Nurses Day, we speak to Catherine, a clinical nurse specialist here at Breast Cancer Now. She speaks ...
S3 Ep3: My story: Fran, on mental and physical health with secondary breast cancer
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to personal trainer Fran, who was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer last year at the age of 25. She has had surgery, che...
S3 Ep2: My story: Kate and Sarah, on starting Bra Sisters
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Kate and Sarah, who both received breast cancer diagnoses in the summer of 2018. During treatment, they found each other, ...
S3 Ep1: My story: Laura, on the five years since diagnosis
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to author and mum of two, Laura, who was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago while pregnant with her second child. La...
S2 Ep14: My story: Claire on being a patient with secondary breast cancer
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a special episode of the podcast we hear from Claire, who has secondary breast cancer and has been recently involved in Breast Cancer Now's Seconda...
S2 Ep13: My story: David on male breast cancer
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to David, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. He shares his experience of his diagnosis, treatment and how it affec...
S2 Ep12: Discussion: Someone Like Me and sharing experiences
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we discuss our Someone Like Me service, which matches you up with someone who can listen, share their own experiences and offer suppor...
S2 Ep11: Discussion: Talking about lymphoedema
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we discuss living with lymphoedema and how to reduce your risk. In a recording from our FB Live series, Clinical Nurse Specialist Addi...
S2 Ep10: My story: Claire on using art to find acceptance after breast cancer
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Claire Collison. Claire is a writer and artist. Ever since deciding not to have a reconstruction following her mastectomy ...
S2 Ep9: Research & news: three research projects and why they matter
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, we give you a quick insight into three of our current research projects and how they impact people affected by breast cancer....
S2 Ep8: My story: Emi on body acceptance after breast cancer
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Emi Howe, a consultant, body therapist and speaker for Bod Equality. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, she...
S2 Ep7: Discussion: Our nurse chats to a specialist about exercise after breast cancer
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we discuss being active after a breast cancer diagnosis. In a recording from our Facebook Live series, our Clinical Nurse Specialist A...
S2 Ep6: My story: Avril on building a community after cancer
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During treatment, Avril struggled to find the right local support services for her. She decided to use her background in technology to collaborate wit...
S2 Ep5: My story: Fay on sex and intimacy after breast cancer
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fay shares how her breast cancer diagnosis impacted her confidence and sex and intimacy with her partner. She talks about what helped her cope and giv...
S2 Ep4: My story: Susan on managing difficult emotions during treatment
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, and struggled with the difficult emotions she felt after her diagnosis, including guilt, isolation and...
S2 Ep3: My story: Lauren on managing the festive season after breast cancer
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Lauren about how she's moved forward from her breast cancer diagnosis and the need for more support after treatment finishes. She also sha...
S2 Ep2: My story: Sonia on BRCA2 and fertility
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When Sonia was diagnosed with breast cancer, she found out she had the BRCA2 gene. Through her Instagram she was able to find a community to talk to a...
S2 Ep1: My story: Karin on recurrence
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of series 2 we speak to Karin Sieger, a psychotherapist and cancer counsellor based in London. Karin has been diagnosed with brea...
S1 Ep18: Discussion: Our nurse chats to a dietitian from the Royal Marsden
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our final episode of series 1 of our podcast we discuss diet, which can cause a lot of confusion and anxiety for women who are worried about their ...
S1 Ep17: Discussion: Sue on managing lymphoedema
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a recording from our Facebook Live video, our nurse Addie speaks to Sue about her experience of living with lymphoedema. Sue volunteers for Breast ...
S1 Ep16: Discussion: Alice-May on managing her anxiety
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a live Facebook recording, our Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist Rachel Rawson spoke to Alice-May Purkiss, author of the book 'Life, Lemons and Melo...
S1 Ep15: My story: Anita on talking to children
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When Anita was diagnosed with breast cancer, her and her partner struggled to tell her children about her diagnosis. They have since written a book fo...
S1 Ep14: My story: Laura A on the power of storytelling
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When Laura was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, she was told she had two years to live. 11 years later, she is running her own successful blog,...
S1 Ep13: Discussion: Mental health and breast cancer
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
'It felt really scary to be left on the outside. People didn't really understand. They expected you to be happy and excited and to move back to life h...
S1 Ep12: My story: Leanne on building a community after breast cancer
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Leanne about how she built a community for herself after her breast cancer diagnosis. Once her treatment stopped, Leanne couldn't find a...
S1 Ep11: My story: Juliet on living flat-chested
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Juliet, who called in from her home in Hertfordshire. Juliet had thought that having a breast reconstruction was an inevitable part of hav...
S1 Ep10: International Women's Day: How care and treatment have changed for women with breast cancer
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate International Women's Day on 8 March, we speak to Samia al Qadhi, CEO at Breast Cancer Care, who has worked at the charity for 25 years a...