BB Blog — Breast Cancer

*Firstly, I need to say that I have given great consideration as to wether I should share a photo, so if you are offended by this picture taken during the tattoo procedure I do apologise, however I think its important for other women to be able to see reconstruction... as its helped me. I will hopefully share more. Two Weeks ago I visited Vicky Martin to get Nipple Tattoos and end what has been a personal Breast Cancer Mastectomy body journey which has taken over a decade. I will need to go back for final touch ups, however I'm so happy...

On Saturday I will get Nipple Tattoos! These little cherries will literally mark the end of my very long journey of Breast Cancer, Double Breast Reconstruction. Having searched an researched a lot over the years and even contemplated a trip to the States, after a long wait I have found the perfect person to finish my nipples.  Having been surprised at every stage of the reconstruction process by how much better emotionally it made me feel (after the surgery had healed!). Restoring some of my femininity after many years with just one boob. Clothes fit me better and I have more shape. ...

Wishing all mothers, grandmothers and women that care for others out there a wonderful Mother's Day. I hope its filled with love. 

My thoughts are also with those who are missing their mothers on this day more than most. 

I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Advanced Breast Cancer at the age of 31 when my two daughters were just three and nine months, so I've had to face the reality of not being there for them and that they wouldn't remember me (I found this thought abhorrent). 

I am so very grateful to share avery day and this years Mother's day with my girls. I am very blessed and I don't take a day for granted. I've been given the opportunity to teach them, love them and protect them and for that I am very grateful.  

This week we have sent out lots of Bold Beanies Bouquets (cancer hats rolled to look like roses and presented in a gift bouquet) and single chemo hats made into gift roses and this makes me happy... a gift that is not just beautiful and thoughtful, but practical too. 

Bold Beanies are soft cotton breathable cancer headwear designed with minimal fuss to be super comfortable and easy to wear. Wear during the day to be stylish and feel confident and get on with our day... or as a breathable night cap. Coming soon cotton stretchy cancer plain and Liberty scarves to layer over beanies or on their own. 

Two new "breakthrough" drugs to treat breast cancer have been given the green light for use on the NHS. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) approved palbociclib and ribociclib after negotiating prices for the treatments. Research shows the drugs slow down advanced cancer for at least 10 months and can delay the need for chemotherapy. Around 8,000 people in England will now have access to the medications. There are about 45,000 new diagnoses of breast cancer in the country each year. Palbociclib had earlier been rejected by NICE because of its high cost. One cycle of palbociclib...