Personal stories

Ziggy Chan, a dentist who owns her own practice, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, at the age of 44.

Jane was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 63, just after New Zealand went back into Alert Level 4 lockdown last August. As a poet with breast cancer, she says she was able to create her own images and symbols that transformed her experience. She hopes her poetry will be a source of support and solace to others living with breast cancer.

Nicola wanted to 'go flat' after being diagnosed with breast cancer, but wasn't given the option. She shares her experience as part of our series on breast reconstruction.

Christine was diagnosed with breast cancer at 45 and had delayed reconstruction. She shares her journey as part of our series on breast reconstruction.

Catherine had implant reconstruction after being diagnosed with breast cancer, but the implant flipped. She shares her experience as part of our series on breast reconstruction.

Vicky had a trans flap reconstruction with implants after being diagnosed with breast cancer. She shares her story as part of our series on breast reconstruction.