On this page you can read about the experiences of other women who have had breast cancer. Feel free to submit your own story to provide hope and inspiration for other women.

Diabetic, pregnant and diagnosed with breast cancer

I'm Lisa White.  I was born and bred in the UK, I came to New Zealand in 1994… click for more

Breast cancer - then baby.

Kia ora, Boogie to my friends, Belinda to everyone else. I’m 34 years old with… click for more

It was a one in a million chance

Hi my name is Jennifer Lucas. I would like to share my story with you in the… click for more

Live every day to the fullest

My name is Rose.  I am 68 years old and have been married to Barry for 47 years… click for more

My whole world has been turned upside down

I'm Sue Walthert.  I was a 52-year-old GP, happily married to Edi, mother to… click for more

A chill of fear

Hi, my name is Linda Crowden, I am 61, I have three sons, one daughter and four… click for more

Instead of flying to Greece, I was having a mastectomy

My doctor is a firm believer in mammograms at your 40th birthday, just to give… click for more

The shock was setting in ...

My name is Annette Wikeepa. I live in the Hutt Valley where my two grown up… click for more

I have too much to live for!

Hi, my name is Mandy Carter. I am 37 and live in sunny Nelson with my lovely… click for more

Gradually, I learned not to feel stressed out

My name is Melissa Murphy and I am a 44 year old mum with 4 wonderful children… click for more