BREAST CANCER
INFORMATION ON BREAST CANCER
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
BREAST CANCER LIFE STORIES
Information on Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Charities
Charities are a great resource to help support you or your loved ones on your cancer journey. They can offer information and support in a variety of ways, practical, physical, emotional and financial. Some offer helplines, with access to medically-trained staff, and others fund research into finding a cure or better treatment for cancer. Please see below some charities that offer help.
Learning Disability and Cancer Screening
West Yorkshire & Harrogate Cancer Alliance and Bradford Talking Media have created three guides to bowel, cervical and breast screening which is aimed at those with a learning disability. There is also a range of languages and British Sign Language captions....
Knitted Knockers UK
Knitted Knockers are a UK charity that knits and crochets breast prostheses for women who have undergone a mastectomy or lumpectomy. Website: https://www.kkukciowix.com/ Address: PO Box 779, SOUTHPORT, PR8 9QJ
Hull and East Riding (HER) Breast Friends
Hull & East Riding Breast Friends is a registered charity and a member of the Fundraising Regulator and Information Commissioner’s Office. It is run by volunteers, supported by a full time member of staff, who themselves have been affected by breast cancer. You...
Flat Friends
Flat Friends UK is dedicated to supporting women who have had single or double mastectomy surgery without breast reconstruction, including those who may face such decisions now or in the future, due to either a breast cancer diagnosis or preventative surgery. We...
Coppafeel!
Is a breast cancer awareness charity, based in London. The charity focuses on promoting early detection of breast cancer by encouraging young people, usually under 30, to regularly check their breasts. Website: https://coppafeel.org/ Address: CoppaFeel! 1st Floor 1-4...
Breast Cancer UK
Is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to preventing breast cancer by campaigning to reduce our exposure to risk. Telephone: 0845 680 1322 (This is not an advice line. For medical advice or support please contact Breast Cancer Care on 0808 800 6000.) Website:...
Breast Cancer Now
By 2050, we believe everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live- and be supported to live well. But we need to act now. Breast Cancer Now is formed by the merger of Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now. Telephone: 0808 800 6000 Website:...
Other useful Breast Cancer Resources
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Find a support group for Breast Cancer
It can be really useful to speak to other people who know how you are feeling because they have been there too. Speaking to those who have a lived experience of cancer can be a great source of comfort. Many support groups also invite speakers or have medical staff in attendance, so can be a great resource to help you on your cancer journey. Here are some local support groups you may be interested in.
BLESS Community Support
1 & 2 Highfield’s Centre, Hemsworth WF9 4SH
A holistic haven for cancer support and wellbeing for women.
Bringing together women affected by cancer for extra support. Our cancer support group helps bring together people affected by cancer to help them manage the challenges they may face.
We meet every Tuesday 9am – 3.30pm and have a programme of activities: –
Cancer Support Group – 9-10am and 12-1.30pm – Open chat and refreshments / snacks. No booking required for these sessions.
Tranquil Tuesdays with Paula – 10am-12pm – Holistic therapy creating balance and calm in our bodies. Booking essential as limited spaces.
Relax and Reset with Bev – 1.30-3.30pm – Meditations working with crystals, oracle mindfulness cards. Learning how to manage pain and positive awareness of our bodies. Booking essential as limited spaces.
Bless our Boobs – Breast awareness classes, book club and guest speakers. Timetable will be available.
Each session provides a safe space for open conversation, mutual support and holistic wellbeing. All our groups are FREE of charge to attend. Donations are welcomed but not expected.
Bosom Friends Bradford
Cancer Support Yorkshire, Daisy House Farm, 44 Smith Lane Bradford, BD9 6DA
We have been running for over 30 years.
Bradford South Asian Women’s Support Group
Have you had a cancer diagnosis. Are you feeling isolated? A chance to meet other women to share experiences and for friendship, support, activities, fun.
Support group for women of South Asian heritage who have had a cancer diagnosis past or present.
Brigg & District Breast Cancer Support Group
The Angel Suite Ballroom (upstairs), Market Place Brigg, North Lincs DN20 8LD
Tel: 07796 998836
Email: info@breastcancersupport-brigg.org.uk
Website: http://breastcancersupport-brigg.org.uk/
For breast cancer patients, their families and friends.
Meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month (no meeting in December) at 7.30pm in The Angel Suite Ballroom, Market Place, Brigg, Nth Lincs DN20 8LD (entrance rear of building via Elwes Street car park). Any new members should check our website beforehand as occasionally we have meetings at alternative venues.
Calderdale & Huddersfield Trust Women’s Cancer Support Group
This is a new women’s group, for all women affected by cancer.
Our first meeting is on Wednesday 26th February 2025, from 2pm till 4pm.
There is plenty of free parking on site, with drinks, cake and fruit provided.
Our February session will be a social with a special guest attending.
Do not feel you have to come alone, you are welcome to bring a female companion, family member or friend. We look forward to meeting you.
Crafty Creatives Cancer Support Group
The Crafty Creatives is a group for those diagnosed with cancer to meet with others affected, in a friendly small group setting.
Females Can – Bradford Support Group
Girlington Morrisons Victoria, Bradford, BD8 9BN
This is an empowering network for all women especially those from a Global Majority background who often struggle accessing support.
The group is collaboratively led by Bradford Poet, Sheena Hussain
The group meets once a month from 10.30am-12.30pm
Date varies so please email to ask.
Grimsby Bosom Buddies
Hull & East Riding (HER) Breast Friends
It is run by volunteers who themselves have been affected by breast cancer. We are a self help group whose membership consists of those who have had a diagnosis of breast cancer, and also family, friends and colleagues of those affected, who also share our aims and who want to do something positive to help ourselves and others.
Hull & East Riding (HER) Second Friends
Leeds Living With Secondary Breast Cancer
A friendly and helpful meeting facilitated by a Breast Cancer Now therapist held first Friday of the month with speakers every two months on topics such as side effects, fatigue or clinical trials.
Mid Yorkshire Women’s Cancer Support Group
A women’s only cancer support group for patients from the Mid Yorkshire hospitals (Pinderfields, Pontefract and Dewsbury). Held at the Rosewood Centre, part of Dewsbury District Hospital.
Mirfield Breast Buddies
X: @breastbuddiesyorkshire
Our aim is to support people who are going through treatment or have finished treatment for breast cancer and are maybe feeling a bit lost. You are welcome to bring a friend along.
MY (Mid Yorkshire) Breast Cancer Support
Cluntergate Centre Horbury Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 5DA
Tel: 07842 140381 Sara; 07939 702262 Alison
Email: sara-williamson@lineone.net
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MY Crazy Crafters – Wakefield
We are a group of ladies based in West Yorkshire who have or are still going through breast cancer treatment and we are using sewing as therapy. We are currently making tote bags and are looking at adding other items to our page/group very soon.
Next Steps Forward – walking group
We are a walking group offering walks within Barnsley & district for people living with and beyond breast cancer.
All walks are at a steady pace and to suit the slowest walker with a front and back walk leader to cover everyone’s pace of walking. All walks have good paths with no steep hills. Our walks are reviewed on a regular basis and are risk assessed.
Pontefract & District Breast Cancer Support Group
Red Lion, Market Place Pontefract WF8 1AG
Tel: Rachel Brown 07891 908641
Email: pontefractbreastcancer@hotmail.com or brachel779@gmail.com
The group meet the first Thursday of each month from 10 am – 12 noon for coffee and a chat, with speakers from time to time.
Scarborough Primary Breast Cancer Support Group
Scarborough Secondary Breast Cancer
Skipton Women’s Support Group
Meet other women going through a cancer diagnosis for support.
Wakefield Breast of Friends
Trust Headquarters, Pinderfields Hospital Wakefield, WF1 4DG
0113 2829402- Anne
Yeadon Get It Off Your Chest Breast Cancer Group
Breast cancer warriors and survivors, ever felt the need to get it off your chest!
York Breast Friends
Various community venues. Business address 44 Garfield Terrace, York YO26 4XU
Tel: 01904 373088
Email: info@yorkbreastfriends.org
Website: http://www.yorkbreastfriends.org
Peer support for those who live in the York and the surrounding areas, with a breast cancer diagnosis. We have a closed facebook chat group and send out a monthly newsletter.
Our events include monthly evening meetings, a monthly lunch club, monthly pillow making workshops and various social events and one off activities designed to respond to the needs of our members.
Contact us for a chat and to get more details of our upcoming activities and events.
Twitter: @yorbreastfriend
Instagram: @yorkbreastfriends
York Living With Secondary Breast Cancer
Central York location YO30 5RE
Tel: 0345 077 1893
Website: secondaryservices@breastcancernow.org.uk
A group which meets on the third Monday of each month in a central location and is facilitated by a Breast Cancer Care therapist.
Breast Cancer Life Stories
Cancer Journeys – Princess Hopkins
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experience of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Princess Hopkins about Breast Cancer and how her faith played an important role and was her weapon in her battle...
Cancer Journeys – Dee Swales
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Dee Swales about her journey with Stage 4 Breast Cancer and how it has impacted her life in a positive way....
Cancer Journeys – Jayne Hodson
In this episode Jacqui Drake talks to Jayne Hodson and her husband Michael about her diagnosis with Stage 3 HERS 2 Breast Cancer. Jacqui is also trying to raise £1,000,000 for the Bexley Cancer Centre in Leeds.
S2 Ep 5 – Talking about breast cancer was taboo in my community
Mariam Jandad talks to Ric Myers about her breast cancer diagnosis
Cancer Journeys – Christmas Special
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Sara Williamson, Annie Johnson and Samantha Woodhead in this Christmas special from 2021. Jacqui's goal and...
Cancer Journeys – Rebecca Trueman
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Rebecca Trueman about her diagnosis with De Nova, secondary incurable stage 4 HER2 breast cancer.
Fran & Vicky’s stories – Living with secondary breast cancer
Secondary breast cancer is when cancer cells from a cancer that started in the breast, spread to other parts of the body. The cancer that started in the breast is called primary breast cancer. Secondary breast cancer is also called advanced breast cancer or metastatic...
Paula’s story
Breast cancer – it’s not just about the lumps and bumps Former MP Paula Sherriff knows only too well that detecting breast cancer isn’t just about finding a lump. As a women’s health campaigner, Paula, is aware that any changes that are unusual and persistent,...
Mariam’s story
All her life, Mariam Jandad from Batley, has been used to pushing through barriers to achieve her goals. As a young schoolgirl, she wanted to pursue studies in interior design, but ended up going into a clothing factory, which was seen as acceptable work for a woman,...
Tracey’s story
Mother of two, Tracey knew something was wrong when she started to experience severe aches and pains and visited her GP. Tracey, who lives near Pontefract, West Yorkshire, spent 18 months visiting her GP surgery with various vague symptoms which included aches and...
Karen’s story
Wakefield woman Karen Kilcommons spotted our flyer appealing for Cancer Champions and decided she would like to volunteer. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2018, Karen learned it had spread to her lymph nodes and liver, meaning she will be on...
Cancer Journeys – Emma Sabin
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Emma Sabin about how after getting Stage 3 Breast Cancer she completed changed her life, moved to Ibiza &...
S2 Ep3 – Feel It On The First II – Know Your Breasts
Join Cancer Champion, Arzoo Dar as she speaks to Julie Stein Hodgins from Pennine Breast Screening Service about breast cancer and the importance of knowing your breasts.
Cancer Journeys – Catherine Walker
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Catherine Walker about her diagnosis with Breast Cancer at just 27 years old and how she is now going through...
Cancer Journeys – Sara Williamson
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Sara Williamson her journey with Breast Cancer, how she is founder & Chair of MY (Mid Yorkshire) Breast...
Cancer Journeys – Paula Guanaria
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Paula Guanaria about her role of 25 years in fundraising for cancer charities.
Cancer Journeys – Hayley Whiteley
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Hayley Whiteley her about her journey with HER2 Negative Breast Cancer .
Cancer Journeys – Samantha Lumley
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Samantha Lumley about her journey with HER2 negative Breast Cancer.
Cancer Journeys – Tracey Strutt
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Tracey Strutt about her battle with stage 4 metastatic Lobular Breast Cancer HER 2 Negative.
Cancer Journeys – Rochelle Gold
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Rochelle Gold about the BRCA 1 & BRCA 2 gene in the Ashkenazi Jewish community & both her mum's &...
Cancer Journeys – Allyson Kent
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Allyson Kent about her battle with both Ovarian Cancer and Breast Cancer. Jacqui's goal and legacy is to...
Cancer Journeys – Catherine Briggs
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Catherine Briggs about her battle with Breast Cancer. Jacqui's goal and legacy is to raise £1,000,000 for Leeds...
Cancer Journeys – Jennifer and Kirsty Thackeray
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Jennifer and Kirsty Thackeray who were both diagnosed with breast cancer. Jennifer in 1994 and Kirsty her...
Cancer Journeys – Sarah Todd
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Sarah Todd about her journey with stage 2 ER+ & HER2+ breast cancer. Jacqui's goal and legacy is to...
Cancer Journeys – Judith Morris
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Judith Morris about her battle with breast cancer and also how she had her ovaries removed to prevent any...
Cancer Journeys – Keelie Towler
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Keelie Towler who was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 30 having had a baby boy. acqui's goal and legacy is...
Cancer Journeys – Debra Horsman
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Debra Horsman who was a Senior Breast Nurse Specialist who then went on to work for Breast Cancer Haven helping...
Cancer Journeys – Jonathan Moseley
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Jonathan Moseley who is one of the leading UK florist designers. His mum sadly passed with breast cancer and his...
S1 Ep4 – Feel It On The First
Catherine Briggs talks about her journey with breast Cancer.
Cancer Journeys – Dr Ruth Edwards
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Dr Ruth Edwards about her battle with breast cancer and her professional career as a pharmacist and lecturer....
Cancer Journeys – Deana Morgan
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks Deana Morgan about her journey with breast cancer and how she is a 15year survivor. Jacqui's goal and legacy is to...
Cancer Journeys – Nazanin Derakhshan
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Nazanin Derakhshan who had multi focal stage 2 beast cancer and founded BRIC in 2015. Jacqui's goal and legacy...
Cancer Journeys – Mandy Taylor
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Mandy Taylor about her battle with stage 3 breast cancer and now is terminally ill with SNUC - Sinonasal...
Cancer Journeys – Sarah Coyne
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Sarah Coyne about her battle with bilateral beast cancer. Jacqui's goal and legacy is to raise £1,000,000 for...
Cancer Journeys – Sal Nicholson and Hiedi Stoakes
In this episode Jacqui talks to Sal Nicholson and Hiedi Stoakes about Sal’s journey with breast cancer and secondaries in both liver and lungs. Jacqui's goal and legacy is to raise £1,000,000 for Leeds Cancer Centre to help patients and their families....
Cancer Journeys – Claire Paxman
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Claire Paxman about how her mum's breast cancer inspired the Paxman Scalp Cooler Jacqui's goal and legacy is to...
Cancer Journeys – Jo Taylor
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Jo Taylor about her journey with secondary metastatic breast cancer. Jacqui's goal and legacy is to...
Cancer Journeys – Joanna Megson
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Joanna Megson about having the Braca 2 gene and opting for a nipple bilateral mastectomy at the age of 24...
Cancer Journeys – Jackie Buxton
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Jackie Buxton about her battle with Breast Cancer and her book Tea and Chemo. Jacqui's goal and legacy is to...
Cancer Journeys – Freddy Berg
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Freddy Berg who lives in Maryland in USA & talks about her journey with breast cancer. Jacqui's goal and...
Cancer Journeys – Matt Jameson
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Matt Jameson who is the regional fundraising manager for Breast Cancer Haven, Leeds Jacqui's goal and legacy is...
Cancer Journeys – Lucy Thompson and Sarah Williamson
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to 3D nipple tattoo artist Lucy Thompson and Sara Williamson, the breast cancer patient she helped. Jacqui's goal...
Cancer Journeys – Michelle Teale
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Michelle Teale about her battle with Breast, Liver & Stomach Cancer Jacqui's goal and legacy is to...
Cancer Journeys – Jadine Smith
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Jadine Smith about her Mum, Carol's battle with Breast Cancer and secondary Bowel Cancer. Jacqui's goal and...
Cancer Journeys – Samantha Woodhead
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Samantha Woodhead about her battle with breast Cancer. Jacqui's goal and legacy is to raise £1,000,000 for Leeds...
Cancer Journeys – Louis Glazzard
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Louis Glazzard about his mum, Karen Quinn's battle with Breast Cancer. Jacqui's goal and legacy is to...
Cancer Journeys – Christine Walker & Liz Davis
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Christine Walker and Liz Davis about their battle with Breast Cancer. Jacqui's goal and legacy is to...
Cancer Journeys – Annie Johnson
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Annie Johnson about her mum, Maureen's battle with Breast Cancer. Jacqui's goal and legacy is to...
Cancer Journeys -Elricka Pemberton
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Elricka Pemberton about her battle with Breast Cancer. Jacqui's goal and legacy is to raise £1,000,000 for Leeds...
Cancer Journeys – Sara Williamson
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Sara Williamson about her battle with Breast Cancer. Jacqui's goal and legacy is to raise £1,000,000 for Leeds...
Maria’s story
When Maria Elliott was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago, she found the friendships she made at the time were a lifesaver. “I met like-minded people at Breast Cancer Haven in Leeds. We really bonded and it was like a virtual hug, helping you through,” she...
Julie’s story – Breast cancer
Bradford mother of one, Julie Norman will be forever grateful to the NHS. During Covid-19 she was rapidly fast tracked by GP referral to diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer. She’s telling her story because she’s aware that people stopped going to their doctors...
Mammograms – mysteries and myths
I’m a monitored Cancer patient. Part of my monitoring is an Annual Mammogram. I was due to have it during the last week of March; but that was just as “Lockdown” was set in place. Quite a challenging time for all of us; my thoughts kept coming back to my cancelled...