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If you’re looking for authentic stories about life with and beyond breast cancer, we’re here. Welcome to the Breast Cancer Now podcast. Join host Laura for open, supportive and honest conversations with guests who have personal or professional experience of breast cancer. Laura Price is a writer, podcaster and author of the novel Single Bald Female. She’s living with secondary, incurable breas... more

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Lobular breast cancer makes up 15% of breast cancers in the UK, but many people haven't heard of it.

In this episode, Laura is joined by Claire Turner, founder of Lobular Breast Cancer UK, and author Josie Lloyd, a patron of the charity. They were b... more

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After finding a lump just before her 40th birthday, Helen Addis was diagnosed with breast cancer. This inspired her to throw herself into all sorts of campaigns, ultimately being awarded an MBE.

Helen joins Laura to talk about how breast cancer radi... more

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What is metastatic breast cancer? How does it spread? What happens after diagnosis?

In this episode, Breast Cancer Now nurse Catherine Priestley joins Laura for an informative chat about metastatic, or secondary, breast cancer. They discuss the sign... more

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In this episode Laura speaks to Dani Binnington about the often overlooked impact of a cancer-induced menopause. They are also joined by Breast Cancer Now nurse Louise Grimsdell.

They discuss their experiences of the menopause, and many symptoms su... more

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Being diagnosed with breast cancer might leave you with so many questions. Why has this happened to me? How do I tell my children? What treatment will I have? Will I lose my hair? Where can I find support?

In this episode, Breast Cancer Now nurse Ja... more

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In this episode of the Breast Cancer Now podcast, Laura speaks to her mum Christine. She joins us to talk about being the parent of an adult child with cancer, and their family’s long history with breast cancer. They talk about Christine’s mother Het... more

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Ashley Dalton, Labour MP and former Health Minister, joins Laura on the Breast Cancer Now podcast this week.

In this episode, Ashley reflects on her breast cancer diagnoses, and what working with incurable metastatic disease is like. She also talks ... more

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In this episode of the Breast Cancer Now podcast, we speak to Tamara about her diagnosis of triple negative breast cancer, cancer in Black communities, and the impact of discovering she carries the BRCA2 gene mutation.

Tamara opens up about the emot... more

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Recent Guests

Claire Turner
Founder of Lobular Breast Cancer UK and a charity-sector professional
Lobular Breast Cancer UK
Episode: S7 Ep16: Lobular breast cancer: Not always a lump (with Claire Turner and Josie Lloyd)
Josie Lloyd
Author of 27 books, including The Cancer Ladies' Running Club, and patron of Lobular Breast Cancer UK
Lobular Breast Cancer UK
Episode: S7 Ep16: Lobular breast cancer: Not always a lump (with Claire Turner and Josie Lloyd)
Helen Addis
Breast cancer campaigner and former ITV producer, awarded an MBE for breast cancer awareness and charity fundraising
ITV
Episode: S7 Ep15: Turning breast cancer into action, with Helen Addis MBE
Catherine Priestley
Senior clinical nurse at Breast Cancer Now
Breast Cancer Now
Episode: S7 Ep14: Everything you need to know about metastatic breast cancer, with nurse Catherine Priestley
Dani Binnington
Founder of Menopause and Cancer; author and host of Menopause and Cancer podcast
Menopause and Cancer
Episode: S7 Ep13: Exploring menopause and breast cancer with Dani Binnington
Jane Murphy
Breast Cancer Now nurse with 40 years experience
Breast Cancer Now
Episode: S7 Ep12: Just diagnosed? Your breast cancer questions answered by Jane Murphy
Christine Price
Laura's mother, guest sharing family history and lived experience with breast cancer
Family member of Laura
Episode: S7 Ep11: A daughter's diagnosis (Laura's mum - Christine Price)
Ashley Dalton
Labour MP for West Lancashire, former health minister who led the National Cancer Plan for England
UK Government / Parliament
Episode: S7 Ep10: Ashley Dalton MP: What the National Cancer Plan means for you
Pretti Stanley
Mother of three diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023; active advocate and creator of Hello Breast Cancer
Hello Breast Cancer / Breast Cancer Now
Episode: S7 Ep8: Navigating cultural taboos with breast cancer (Pretti)

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Laura Price
Host of the Breast Cancer Now podcast

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S7 Ep16: Lobular breast cancer: Not always a lump (with Claire Turner and Josie Lloyd)
Q: Why is it harder to detect on scans?
Claire says lobular cancer often spreads through tissue in lines or sheets instead of forming a clear lump. Dense breast tissue can further reduce mammogram effectiveness, and metastatic cancer may thicken linings around organs rather than create a typical solid tumor.
S7 Ep16: Lobular breast cancer: Not always a lump (with Claire Turner and Josie Lloyd)
Q: What is Lobular Breast Cancer?
Claire explains that it is a distinct breast cancer subtype, accounting for about 15% of breast cancers. Because its cells lack the protein that makes them stick together, they grow in spread-out lines rather than a compact lump, which can make the cancer harder to detect.
S7 Ep15: Turning breast cancer into action, with Helen Addis MBE
Q: What was parenting like for you during your active treatment, your chemotherapy?
Parenting three children aged five, seven and nine was difficult while she felt unwell, but their routines helped her keep going. She learned to be more open with them after her daughter misinterpreted a DIY book as a sign that her mother was going to die.
S7 Ep15: Turning breast cancer into action, with Helen Addis MBE
Q: What symptoms did you have and how did you find out you had breast cancer?
She noticed a lump on her right breast while applying moisturizer after a shower, initially thought it might be hormonal, then made a GP appointment after hearing advice to get changes checked.
S7 Ep14: Everything you need to know about metastatic breast cancer, with nurse Catherine Priestley
Q: What are first-line treatment options for HER2-negative, estrogen receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer?
Treatment typically combines an aromatase inhibitor with a CDK4/6 inhibitor to extend the effectiveness of hormonal therapy, with specific drugs named and adjusted for pre- and postmenopausal status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Cancer Now

What is Breast Cancer Now about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on authentic, personal experiences with breast cancer, blending patient journeys with expert insights on genetics, treatment, advocacy, and policy. Across episodes, listeners encounter intimate storytelling—from hereditary cancer narratives and BRCA PALB2 mutations to metastatic disease, survivorship, and the impact on families—alongside practical guidance on screening, trial access, insurance, and navigating healthcare systems. A notable thread is the emphasis on empowerment: how patients, caregivers, and advocates shape policy, improve care pathways, and raise awareness within diverse communities. The format often pairs lived experience with expert context, creating a resource for patients, families, clinicians, and poli... more

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