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A cancer related menopause

This post is part of our 'Looking Back To Go Forward' series, written by a mum called Rebecca. She was diagnosed with breast cancer while...

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What to say to someone with cancer

This post is part of our 'Looking Back To Go Forward' series, written by a mum called Rebecca. She was diagnosed with breast cancer while...

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How cancer destroyed and built my self confidence

This post is part of our 'Looking Back To Go Forward' series, written by a mum called Rebecca. She was diagnosed with breast cancer while...

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How I talked to my children about having cancer

This post is part of our 'Looking Back To Go Forward' series, written by a mum called Rebecca. She was diagnosed with breast cancer while...

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Why self care is important

Self-care can be described as a deliberate action a person takes to maintain or improve their health and well being. Self-care can take...

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How cancer changed my anxiety

This post is part of our 'Looking Back To Go Forward' series, written by a mum called Rebecca. She was diagnosed with breast cancer while...

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Why I didn’t complain about having cancer

This post is part of our 'Looking Back To Go Forward' series, written by a mum called Rebecca. She was diagnosed with breast cancer while...

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Why cancer made me cry

This post is part of our 'Looking Back To Go Forward' series, written by a mum called Rebecca. She was diagnosed with breast cancer while...

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Why is having cancer so isolating

This post is part of our 'Looking Back To Go Forward' series, written by a mum called Rebecca. She was diagnosed with breast cancer while...

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What do you call yourself after a diagnosis of cancer?

This post is part of our 'Looking Back To Go Forward' series, written by a mum called Rebecca. She was diagnosed with breast cancer while...

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What is hiding behind a cancer smile?

This post is part of our 'Looking Back To Go Forward' series, written by a mum called Rebecca. She was diagnosed with breast cancer while...

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Why is it difficult to talk about having cancer?

A question I have asked myself and experienced many times. Words replaced with stilted silences, awkward looks and shuffling feet....

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My 5 best and worst parts about having cancer

This post is part of our 'Looking Back To Go Forward' series, written by a mum called Rebecca. She was diagnosed with breast cancer while...

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Why the end of treatment is emotionally the most difficult time

The end of treatment for cancer is a momentous occasion and one many people look forward to. A time to pop champagne corks and celebrate...

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Why is cancer complex to recover from?

Cancer is a complex disease and this complexity is replicated in recovery. The impact of cancer often lasts many years after the initial...

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My chemo baby

This post is part of our 'Looking Back To Go Forward' series, written by a mum called Rebecca. She was diagnosed with breast cancer while...

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The guilt I felt about having cancer

This post is part of our 'Looking Back To Go Forward' series, written by a mum called Rebecca. She was diagnosed with breast cancer while...

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How cancer changed the meaning of time

This post is part of our 'Looking Back To Go Forward' series, written by a mum called Rebecca. She was diagnosed with breast cancer while...

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The moment time stood still

This post is part of our 'Looking Back To Go Forward' series, written by a mum called Rebecca. She was diagnosed with breast cancer while...

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How are you?

This post is part of our 'Looking Back To Go Forward' series, written by a mum called Rebecca. She was diagnosed with breast cancer while...

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