Breast Cancer Now
If you’re looking for authentic stories about life with and beyond breast cancer, we’re here. Welcome to the Breast Cancer Now podcast. Join host Laura for open, supportive and honest conversations with guests who have personal or professional experience of breast cancer. Laura Price is a writer, podcaster and author of the novel Single Bald Female. She’s living with secondary, incurable breast cancer. We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. If you’ve got questions about breast cancer, go to our website breastcancernow.org. New episodes every other Friday.
Episodes
July 18, 2025 • 57 mins
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!
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!
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July 4, 2025 • 49 mins
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 a...
Donna also speaks about being an Ambassador for Breast Cancer Now, and her work to improve breast cancer diagnosis a...
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June 20, 2025 • 56 mins
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’...
She’s joined by one of our nurses, Catherine, who talks with Paula about Breast Cancer Now’...
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June 6, 2025 • 65 mins
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 wel...
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 wel...
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May 23, 2025 • 52 mins
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.
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.
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May 12, 2025 • 57 mins
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 ...
We’re also joined by Vic, clinical nurse specialist at Breast Cancer Now, who provides expert support ...
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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 podc...
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 podc...
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April 11, 2025 • 53 mins
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 di...
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 di...
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March 30, 2025 • 58 mins
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 ...
In this episode, Caroline gives helpful tips for explaining cancer to children of all ages, including whether it's OK to use the ...
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March 14, 2025 • 69 mins
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...
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...
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February 28, 2025 • 8 mins
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 @...
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 @...
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July 19, 2024 • 18 mins
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 res...
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 res...
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July 5, 2024 • 55 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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June 21, 2024 • 51 mins
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...
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...
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June 7, 2024 • 47 mins
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...
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...
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May 19, 2024 • 42 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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May 10, 2024 • 59 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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April 26, 2024 • 56 mins
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 o...
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 o...
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April 12, 2024 • 56 mins
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 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...
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April 6, 2024 • 63 mins
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 Tru...
Dr Liz is a breast cancer expert who worked as a breast surgeon before receiving a diagnosis herself. She's now an accredited Tru...
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