Breast cancer

"Try to use your good days to do things that will make you happy and carry you through your bad days."

"Take each day as it comes and do whatever you can to make your day that bit more manageable." - Tara's story

“I had gone from having coffee at my desk in work to being told I had cancer a short time later." -Aileen's story

“I can’t say my breast cancer diagnosis was a positive experience, but because I found it early, everything went smoothly." - Caroline's story

“No one quite understands a cancer diagnosis like someone who has gone through it. So if you have people around you who have affected by cancer, reach out to them, and ask for support and advice." -Sheena's story

"I have learnt I am so much stronger than I thought, and I can handle way more than I thought." - Sharon's story

“At the time I felt my breast cancer diagnosis came about out of nowhere, but in hindsight there were a few signs I should have l looked into.” - Sandra's story

Aisling's story: “I am not saying this to scare women, but I would plead with you not to dismiss something because of your age or lack of family history – get checked and get checked as soon as you can if you notice anything out of the ordinary.”