Phillippa received her radiotherapy gift Box through our Little Kindness Fund to support her during her experience of breast cancer. Read more about her story.
Terri’s top tip for other people undergoing cancer treatment is to listen to your body. She also found that jacket potatoes are great when your taste buds have been affected by chemo.
Kelly was first diagnosed with primary breast cancer in 2015. At that time, she received chemotherapy treatment and surgery, and was relieved to be told that she was in remission.
The diagnosis and treatment journey has been difficult for Natalie. She kept a journal where she recorded the side effects of her chemotherapy treatment, which included a metallic taste in her mouth, nausea, and fatigue.
She initially discovered a lump in her breast in February 2019. After seeking medical advice, she had a scan and biopsy and was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer.
Like many people being treated for cancer, Toni found the diagnosis and treatment journey more lonely during Covid-19, as she was unable to see friends and have physical contact and support.