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 56:06 What needs to change in breast cancer?

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