Sometimes it’s the little things that can make a big difference. This collection of practical tips for people living with secondary breast cancer was the idea of a small group of women who’d found information hard to come by. They wanted to share the things they’d discovered along the way that could help other people in a similar situation, as well as those around them. Whether they make you smile, laugh or shed a tear, we hope that this collection of little things makes a big difference.
Secondary Breast Cancer Awareness Day
We published a selection of the tips as a special limited edition book printed to mark Secondary Breast Cancer Awareness Day which took place on
13 October. Order your free copy of the book and read about our book launch.
On the day itself we held campaign events at the Scotsman hotel in Edinburgh
and in London at the House of Commons. Find out more on our Events page.
We’d like to know what you thought about the day. Please take a few minutes to complete our short
online survey.
The little things displayed here aren’t just for people with secondary breast cancer. They’re also for family, friends, colleagues and healthcare professionals.
If you’re living with secondary breast cancer, please share the little things that have made a difference for you. You can also read tips from others and pass your favourites on to those around you.
Written by you
All these tips have been written by people with secondary breast cancer, for people with secondary breast cancer. Please remember that these tips are personal and are no substitute for the professional care of your medical team. Each tip expresses the views of its author, and doesn’t necessarily reflect the views of Breast Cancer Care. We reserve the right to publish, edit or decline tips. Read our full website terms and conditions.
You can read free information produced by Breast Cancer Care about secondary breast cancer online or phone our free Helpline on 0808 600 8000.
Latest tips
Below are the tips that have been added recently. To read older tips, click on the links on the top left.
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Age 59, diagnosed 18 months ago, with secondaries to bones/ liver. My husband/family did not understand the termoil I was in. I had worked for the NHS and understood my…
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Over the years I have tried a bit of everything but finding out about the secondary cancer was the perfect excuse. It didn’t matter what I ate, did or looked…
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Having secondary cancer meant that I was eligible for my occupational pension. This means that whilst all my friends and family work during the week I don’t have to. This…
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I spent the first year not knowing what to do but talking to other people helped me fill my time with activities and hobbies that will leave memories for my…
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For those of us with secondaries, our lives are often ruled by the next scan result/appointment with the consultant. We spend so much time worrying what will happen in say,…
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