Moving Forward Gallery – Breast Cancer Care

‘After treatment can be just as hard, and there’s less awareness of how it can continue to affect people.’ Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
In the first two years after treatment, side effects of treatment had a significant impact on the lives of 50% of people. 104 out of 205 people,
Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
‘My turning point came with the double reconstruction several years later.’ Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
‘I still suffer from chronic fatigue. I think medical professionals should talk patients through the effect cancer can have for long periods of time afterwards.’ Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
‘When other women get breast cancer it does remind me of my own cancer, in a positive way. I feel I can help where the cancer is similar to my own.’ Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
Two to three years after treatment, 68% of people felt less confident about their body after breast cancer. 101 out of 147 people,
Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
‘Although I’m now working part time, I’ve found getting back into work a lot harder than I thought I would.’ Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
In the first two years on from treatment, 74% of people felt less confident about their body after breast cancer. 151 out of 202 people,
Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
‘At the start I had this image that I would ‘get better’ like a cold, but I didn’t envisage the massive impact the treatment would have.’ Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
One to two years after treatment, 68% of people said breast cancer said breast cancer had a negative impact on their sex life. 129 out of 189 people,
Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
‘Depression fluctuates, mainly according to everyone else’s expectations that you are now ‘cured’ and back to your old self!’ Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
‘I thought I’d feel elated but strangely feel “What now?” and a little peeved that everyone behaves as though it’s done and dusted.’ Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
75% of people said side effects of treatment continued to have an impact on their lives two to three years after treatment. 109 out of 144 people,
Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
‘Having got over the acute phases of surgery, chemo and rads, as time passes I’m still finding it hard to cope, not easier.’ Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
‘Thanks for all those now helping me with the process of moving on with my life.’ Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
Three to five years after treatment, 62% of people said breast cancer said breast cancer had a negative impact on their sex life 65 out of 104 people,
Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
‘At the moment I’m in limbo, not cured but hopeful of a good recovery.’ Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
‘Considering what I know now, I would have asked more questions on side effects I would face as I got older.’ Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
Three to five years after treatment, 60% of people felt less confident about their body after breast cancer. 66 out of 109 people,
Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011

Moving Forward:
Your life after treatment

We understand the need for support doesn’t end when treatment finishes. Join our Moving Forward gallery and help raise awareness of the issues faced by people living with and beyond breast cancer.

Whether it’s managing the ongoing side effects of treatment, getting back to work, or coming to terms with changes to your body, finding a ‘new normal’ after breast cancer can be overwhelming.

Over half a million people in the UK find themselves facing these challenges – some with little support or preparation for how it might feel. We want to highlight the issues affecting people living with and beyond breast cancer, and raise awareness of the support that’s now available.

Add your photo and share your own experience of life after treatment. You can also find out more about the free services and information Breast Cancer Care provides for people affected by breast cancer.

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