• 'I feel well, touch wood, but I exercise and have acupuncture and massage to stay well and keep my energy levels high.' Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • 50% of people experienced disrupted sleep between two and three years after treatment. 68 out of 134 people,
    Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • 'One of my biggest sources of information came from others in the same situation as me. Each of us on the breast cancer forum felt that the support, and real experience information, was invaluable.' Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • More than two thirds of people felt less confident about their bodies due to their breast cancer two to three years after treatment. 99 out of 144 people,
    Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • 'I've known several people diagnosed with breast cancer after me and I was happy to share my experiences, which I've been told was of great help to them.' Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • Between two and three years after treatment, 67% of people experienced menopausal symptoms. 90 out of 134 people,
    Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011

Moving Forward:
Two to three years on

After my original diagnosis in Oct 2009 I have chemo then a double mastectomy followed by more chemo then radiotherapy finishing as I thought with reconstruction. After a few months grace it came back in my skin and shortly after it was found to be in my sternum. Wow what a journey and life as changed so much as it now is not going away!! I now live with cancer but it won’t control me and I will pop as many pills as I have to to stay around for my beutiful family and friends!!

Marie, Birmingham

Secondary breast cancer occurs when breast cancer cells spread from the first, primary tumour in the breast to another part of the body via the bloodstream or lymphatic system. We offer a range of services for people living with secondary breast cancer.
Marie, Birmingham