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 or beyond breast cancer, as models for the day. They speak about the nerves and excitement of taking to the catwalk in stylish outfits, the importance of support and friendship between all their fellow models, and how they feel several weeks after the big night! Faye also talks about how her diagnosis of breast cancer affected her body image, and h...
Jul 18, 2025•57 min•Season 6Ep. 11
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 podcast, Donna talks to Laura about how this shock diagnosis affected her and the tough decisions she had to make about her world-class athletics career. Donna also speaks about being an Ambassador for Breast Cancer Now, and her work to improve breast cancer diagnosis and treatment more accessible for people in ethnically diverse communities. You ...
Jul 04, 2025•50 min•Season 6Ep. 10
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 Cancer Now podcast, Paula chats with Laura about how she dealt with the shock of a secondary breast cancer diagnosis, and how she copes with the continued impact on her and her family. She’s joined by one of our nurses, Catherine, who talks with Paula about Breast Cancer Now’s face-to-face support services. They discuss how these and other services help...
Jun 20, 2025•57 min•Season 6Ep. 9
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 podcast, she chats with Laura about the language we use to talk about cancer, and if there is better language we can use. Alice also talks about the impact her breast cancer diagnosis had on her mental health, and shares tips and tricks she has learnt to help her live well with depression. You can find Alice on instagram @alicemaypurkiss You can also...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 8
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 with the Men’s VMU, an online group aimed at supporting men with a breast cancer diagnosis, promoting research into breast cancer in men, and raising awareness of the signs and symptoms. Only around 400 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK each year. Richard and Stuart talk about how their diagnoses took them by surprise, and share their ...
May 23, 2025•53 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Anna was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer when she was 34. After having an adverse reaction to her treatment she was hospitalised, and that trauma continued to affect her long afterwards. Anna talks about the effects of her diagnosis and PTSD on her family and the ways she’s discovering to cope with them. We’re also joined by Vic, clinical nurse specialist at Breast Cancer Now, who provides expert support to people with a breast cancer diagnosis through our many support services. She...
May 12, 2025•57 min•Season 6Ep. 6
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 physical health, what she’s learned from her diagnosis, and how she deals with the fear of her breast cancer returning. Rosamund was diagnosed at the age of 40 and she documented her journey with a column in the Sunday Times Style magazine. Since appearing on this podcast back in 2021, Rosamund has completed her treatment and come a very long way. ...
Apr 25, 2025•57 min•Season 6Ep. 5
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 personal connection to breast cancer that happened while she was applying. Claire also talks about her career in charities including her time at Macmillan and Cancer Research UK, and outlines her ambitious plans for Breast Cancer Now to make sure that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer not only lives, but lives well. You can listen to ou...
Apr 11, 2025•54 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Caroline Leek is the founder of Fruitfly Collective, which empowers people with a cancer diagnosis to navigate family life and to support their children. Caroline set up Fruitfly Collective to give the kind of support she wished she’d had when her own father died when she was 12 years old. In this episode, Caroline gives helpful tips for explaining cancer to children of all ages, including whether it's OK to use the word "cancer", the importance of getting timing right, and how to talk to a chil...
Mar 30, 2025•58 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Lisa Riley plays the iconic character Mandy Dingle on ITV soap Emmerdale. Mandy was involved in a breast cancer storyline last year, which explored family history and genetics, and sex and intimacy after cancer. In this episode, Lisa tells us about the research and collaboration with Breast Cancer Now behind the scenes to get the details of the storyline right. Lisa also sadly lost her mum to breast cancer in 2012. She opens up about how that affected her mental health and why she made the choic...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 6Ep. 2
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 season of the podcast. In this episode Laura also talks briefly about her experience of living with a secondary breast cancer diagnosis, and living well. You can follow Laura on social media or find out more below: Instagram @laurapricewrites Facebook @LauraPriceWrites Subscribe to her podcast Life in Food with Laura Price Read her novel Single Ba...
Feb 28, 2025•9 min•Season 6Ep. 1
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 would it be? Their answers ranged from providing better mental health and exercise support, to making sure people from all backgrounds have access to the same treatments and resources. From more awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, to more funding and research to be put into extending the lives of secondary breast caner patients. Fr...
Jul 19, 2024•18 min•Season 5Ep. 16
In this episode, Laura talks to Toral and Kreena about breast cancer in the South Asian community, and the cultural expectations and taboos that surround a diagnosis. Toral and Kreena share their experiences being diagnosed with breast cancer as younger women. Toral describes the challenges of getting breast cancer three times, and Kreena talks about her infertility from breast cancer treatment. They both speak about issues they've faced during their cancer diagnosis and treatment, from the heal...
Jul 05, 2024•56 min•Season 5Ep. 15
In this episode, Laura talks to Barbara about working after a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Barbara shares her experience being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, and how she realised a need to support people with cancer going back to work. She also speaks about her organisation Working With Cancer, and describes the ways a person working with a diagnosis can access support, as well as some helpful practical tips. Read more information about work and breast cancer . Find more resources, sup...
Jun 21, 2024•51 min•Season 5Ep. 14
In this episode, Laura talks to Fiona, a Breast Cancer Voice and active campaigner for disability issues. Fiona speaks about being diagnosed with breast cancer over 30 years ago, and the challenges she faced during her diagnosis and treatment. She tells Laura about her disability and wheelchair use, and how it created obstacles in treatment for breast cancer. Fiona also talks about her volunteering and fundraising for Breast Cancer Now, as well as founding the initiative Swimming After Surgery. ...
Jun 07, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 13
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 secondary breast cancer. Claire speaks about the work that Make 2nds Count does for people with secondary breast cancer, including their Patient Trials Advocate service helping patients with the exploration of clinical trials, and their many support services around the country for people navigating life with their diagnosis. Claire also talks abo...
May 19, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 12
In this episode, Laura talks to Fran, a cancer exercise and rehabilitation specialist. Fran speaks about her diagnosis of secondary breast cancer at the age of just 25 years old. She tells Laura about how she got back to exercising in incredible time after her surgery, and talks about the importance of 'prehab' before treatment. Fran also describes the work she does with other cancer patients focusing on exercise and strength-training, and lists the benefits of physical activity not only on the ...
May 10, 2024•59 min•Season 5Ep. 11
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 how it affected her personally and professionally. She tells Laura about how she believed black women don't get breast cancer, back when she was diagnosed in 2004, and how she works to improve diversity and awareness. Sonia also champions the importance of early detection of breast cancer and describes the promising research into the use of artificial...
Apr 26, 2024•56 min•Season 5Ep. 10
In this episode, Laura talks to Paralympic athlete Erin Kennedy, member of Team GB's Paralympic rowing squad and breast cancer awareness campaigner. Erin speaks about how she continued competing to win a gold medal during chemotherapy, then winning again after a double mastectomy the following year. She also voices her strong support for breast awareness, and the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Finally, Erin shares some insightful thoughts about how she felt it was important to w...
Apr 12, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 9
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 symptoms of secondary breast cancer to how to reduce a risk of recurrence, from what cancer actually is to whether it can be cured, and many more. Dr Liz is a breast cancer expert who worked as a breast surgeon before receiving a diagnosis herself. She's now an accredited Trusted Information Creator, podcast host and author. You can follow Liz on Instag...
Apr 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 8
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 spot misinformation and false facts. They also delve into the issues surrounding health claims on social media and how they can be harmful to people with cancer. Dr Liz O'Riordan is a breast cancer expert who worked as a breast surgeon before receiving a diagnosis herself. She's now an accredited Trusted Information Creator, podcast host and author. ...
Apr 05, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 7
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 means thousands of women, including Hannah, will be denied access to a drug that could’ve given them the hope of more time to live. Join Hannah and Breast Cancer Now in calling on NICE, NHS England and the drug companies Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca, to do everything possible to make Enhertu available on the NHS. Hannah also shares how life wit...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 6
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 cancer led her to check her own breasts, and Jan talks about the emotional impact of her daughter being diagnosed with the same disease. They also share how they supported each other through treatment, and how that experience can make you even stronger. You can follow Fern on Instagram @the.little.birds.nest Other episodes mentioned include: Elke, ...
Mar 09, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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 physical activity support after breast cancer treatment. In this episode, Laura talks to Sam about his research project, how exercise helps with fatigue, and tips on how to be physically active. Sam also shares his own experience of getting back into physical activity after medical treatment. You can follow updates on Sam's project on Breast Cancer Now...
Mar 01, 2024•59 min•Season 5Ep. 4
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....
Feb 16, 2024•59 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Nazanin Derakshan is a professor who specialises in cognitive neuroscience of anxiety and depression. She founded and works at the BRiC Centre, an organisation that helps people who've had a breast cancer diagnosis feel less anxious and improve their quality of life. In this episode Laura talks to Naz about her research, her own breast cancer diagnosis, and how her organisation BRiC (Building Resilience in Breast Cancer) supports the mental health of people with breast cancer. She also shares in...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 2
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 the podcast. In this episode Laura also talks through her experience of 10 years living with breast cancer, and her more recent secondary breast cancer diagnosis, and how it's affected her. You can follow Laura on social media: Twitter/X: @laurapricewrite Instagram: @laurapricewrites Facebook: @LauraPriceWrites And find out more about her novel, Sin...
Jan 26, 2024•14 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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 as writing her novel, Single Bald Female, which tells a story similar to her own. Shortly after the episode was recorded, Laura was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, aged 39. Laura's novel Single Bald Female is available to purchase online and in bookshops. You can subscribe to Laura's newsletter , or follow her on Instagram , Twitter , or vis...
Sep 30, 2022•25 min•Season 4Ep. 19
After finishing treatment for breast cancer, Miriam decided she wanted to do something to help others like her. This prompted her husband, Chris, to explore how he could also provide support. They talk about these opportunities, as well as how they experienced Miriam's diagnosis as a married couple. Find out more about Breast Cancer Now's free support service Someone Like Me . You can also visit the Romney Marsh Community Hub . For information about breast cancer, visit our website at breastcanc...
Sep 16, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 18
After being diagnosed with primary breast cancer, Dani's treatment caused her to experience an early menopause. She speaks about the ways she found herself to cope with this, and about the business she set up to help other people going through the same thing. You can visit Dani's website at: www.healthywholeme.com and tune into Dani's podcast The Menopause and Cancer Podcast on Apple or Spotify . Dani also offers group support at the Empowered Menopause Program . For information about breast can...
Sep 02, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 17
