My Meeting with Breast Cancer Now

It is funny how life works sometimes. One minute you are sitting at home sharing your story with the press association, hoping that your words might reach just one person who needs to hear them. The next, you’re sitting down with the UK’s largest breast cancer charity because they saw that very interview and wanted to reach out.

I recently had the absolute pleasure of meeting with Sarah and Hope from Breast Cancer Now, at their Glasgow office and I’ll be honest - I walked away from that meeting feeling completely blown away and more than a little humbled.

A Shared Mission

Going into the meeting, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. But as soon as we started talking, it felt like catching up with old friends who just "get it."

Sarah and Hope walked me through the range of services they offer breast cancer patients - both women and men!. As a cancer patient myself, it was amazing to see the scale of support available - from their specialist nurse helplines to their "Here for You" referral pathways. It’s a massive safety net, and knowing it’s there for everyone - men and women alike is incredibly reassuring.

Bridging the Gap for Men

The heart of our conversation, however, was about the work I’ve been doing with Male Breast Cancer Support.

I’ve always said that while breast cancer support is (understandably) geared toward women, men often feel like they’re navigating the diagnosis alone. Sarah and Hope seemed genuinely inspired by the service I’ve built to change that.

We talked about how we can collaborate to make sure no man feels isolated after a diagnosis:

• Signposting: Using my platform to guide men toward the vast clinical and emotional resources Breast Cancer Now provides.

• Collaboration: Working together to ensure their services are as accessible and welcoming for men as they are for women.

• Future Campaigns: I was delighted to tell them that I am more than happy to lend my voice to any future awareness campaigns.

Moving Forward Together

I started this journey because I didn't want any other man to feel as alone as I did when I first heard those words: "You have breast cancer." To have the "big players" in the charity world not only recognise that but want to work with me is incredible.

I am so excited for what happens next. This meeting wasn't just about two organisations talking; it was about making sure every person, regardless of gender, gets the support, visibility, and care they deserve.

To see such a huge charity take a genuine interest in our work was truly humbling. It reminds me that when you speak out, people really do listen.

Stay tuned - there is a lot of good work to be done!

Paul