More than five years after treatment, 30% of people found that side effects were having a significant impact on their lives. 20 out of 66 people,
Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
'I am a few years post diagnosis. No one prepared us for life after breast cancer, but we live and learn.' Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
More than five years after treatment, breast cancer had a negative impact on the sex lives of 60% of people. 41 out of 68 people,
Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
'My children were very small when I was diagnosed, and they didn't understand the implications of breast cancer. Now in their 20s they're able to understand.' Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
More than five years after treatment, 30% of people experienced lymphoedema. 14 out of 47 people,
Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
'Three years ago my support group did a fashion show and at the age of 58 I was a model for a night, something I never thought I could do before.' Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011

Moving Forward:
Beyond five years

My breast cancer was 14 years ago, my girls were little and I thought it was the end. Now I have moved forward and opened my own magazine (not a franchise). I now own and run a local journal.

It took cancer to make me realise life is for living. I still have odd day when I remember that awful feeling of going downhill on a rollercoaster with no brakes. I stayed brave for my girls and my husband.

At first I did not ask for support but after a while I realised I could not go it alone. I contacted Breast Cancer Care who were there for me.