• 'I've needed to find my own way of coping with the tiredness. While having treatment there seems to be lots of support but not so much when treatment is over.' Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • 'The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer has had an enormous impact on my life - both negative and positive.' Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • Breast cancer had a negative impact on the sex lives of 61% of people between three and five years after treatment. 62 out of 101 people,
    Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • Between three and five years after treatment, 46% of people thought about their breast cancer every day. 52 out of 133 people,
    Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • 'I required additional support and information related to reconstruction.' Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • Between three and five years after treatment, 59% of people experienced menopausal symptoms. 55 out of 92 people,
    Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011

Moving Forward:
Three to five years on

In our recent poll we asked people three to five years from treatment how often they thought about their breast cancer. Almost half told us they still think about their breast cancer every day.

At the same time, many people tell us that they’re moving forward with more confidence than they thought they’d have in the early days.

Do you feel differently about your breast cancer now? Three to five years on, have your relationships, sex life or the way you feel about your appearance changed?

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