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April 25, 2025 56 mins
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.
 
Follow Rosamund's newsletter "Well Well Well".
Find her books, Reconstruction and Mindful Drinking.
Find her on instagram @rosamunddean
Listen to Rosamund's previous episode on our podcast.
Listen to the episode with Dr Liz O'Riordan.
Find Dani Bininngton's podcast here.


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).

Every episode is available to watch or listen to on the Breast Cancer Now website. You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Key Topics

02:02 A recap of Rosamund's diagnosis and breast cancer treatment
03:55 What is triple negative breast cancer?
06:14 What does the fear of recurrence mean for your mental health?
10:08 What mechanisms have you developed to cope emotionally, living beyond breast cancer?
16:30 Do you still speak to your children about cancer?
21:54 Rosamund's newsletter "Well, Well Well". What does wellness mean to you?
27:23 Is there a single biggest learning you've had?
30:34 What techniques have you learned through your research?
31:36 The impact of social media on mental health
36:25 Rosamund's book, "Mindful Drinking" and the relationship between alcohol and breast cancer
42:02 Having no room for blame in a cancer diagnosis
42:45 Hearing advice of things that can reduce risk of breast cancer recurrence 
45:40 Sexual health being affected by a breast cancer diagnosis
49:00 Rosamund's book, "Reconstruction"
52:20 If you could speak to your newly diagnosed self, what would you say?
55:10 What it means to Rosamund to live well 
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