Read the latest blogs from across our work within the secondary breast cancer community. From blogs on fundraising, research findings, information sharing, corporate achievements, community support and stories, celebrate with us as we work together to Make 2nds Count.

Mandy's story
We’re asking our community to share their story for World Cancer Day (4 Feb) and highlight the signs and symptoms that led to their diagnosis. Mandy (53) from Pembrokeshire in South-West Wales lives with her husband Marc and two sons, Luke (22) and Daniel (15) and had concerns after finding a lump.
Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Abbie's story
Abbie braved the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon in the rain to help support Make 2nds Count, she tells us about her fundraising and what it was like to be a part if the event. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

Abseiling the Falkirk Wheel - Justine's Story
Justine Bradd overcame her fear of heights for an incredible fundraising challenge for Make 2nds Count last year, abseiling the infamous 100ft Falkirk Wheel. She tells us what has led her to do this challenge.

2024 Patient Trial Advocate Service round up
Our Patient Trial Advocate Service (PTA) - the first of its kind in the UK - has continued to expand in 2024. Senior oncology nurse Mel, who joined the team permanently in September, talks us through the main achievements in the last twelve months.

2024 Education round up
Through Education, we hope to raise awareness of secondary breast cancer and empower patients by increasing their knowledge and understanding of research, treatments and options. Emma, Deputy CEO, talks us through the main achievements in the last twelve months.

2024 Fundraising round up
We are incredibly grateful to our partners, funders and supporters who have helped to raise money over the last twelve months to continue the work we do supporting those living with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer. Fundraising Manager, Lianne, highlights some of the activity we've seen in 2024.

2024 Support services round up
We are really pleased that our Support services have continued to grow and meet the needs of the community over the last twelve months. Our Support & Engagement Manager, Claire, highlights the main achievements for 2024.

Kate's story
We're sharing stories from some of our wonderful members of the secondary breast cancer community. Kate shares her story and how she is passionate about fundraising.

Understanding Stereotatic Radiotherapy
I visited The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Sheffield to get some understanding about stereotactic radiotherapy as a treatment for secondary breast cancer. Twenty-two years living in Yorkshire have taught me one thing - we are usually quite modest about our achievements (we don’t like to make a song and dance about things).

Vicki's story
Exploring clinical trials can be an important part of your treatment journey. Our Patient Trials Advocate nurse Mel can help answer any questions that you might have and do a clinical trial database search for you.

Anna's story
We're sharing stories from some of our wonderful members of the secondary breast cancer community. Anna shares her story with us.

Running the Dublin Marathon
Ronan Mitchell is doing the Dublin Marathon on 27th October in memory of his friend, Bronagh, who had secondary breast cancer. He tells us what has led him to run for Make 2nds Count.

Geoff's Story
We're sharing stories from some of our wonderful members of the secondary breast cancer community. Geoff shares his story.

Running the Great North Run - in memory of Laura
We are always so thankful when our supporters fundraise for Make 2nds Count. Chris is running The Great North Run (8 September) for his friend Laura and shares with us why he has chosen to raise money for us.
"There Is Always Hope"
One of our supporters, Colin Campbell from Drumahoe, Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, has written a book that he hopes will bring comfort to families and their friends who have had to deal with secondary breast cancer, with all proceeds coming to Make 2nds Count. “There Is Always Hope” is the story of his family’s lives from January 2020 - December 2021, following his partner Deidre's diagnosis in January 2020, of Stage 4 breast cancer, also known as metastatic or advanced breast cancer, which had spread to her liver and lungs.