Anais and her husband Vincent share their experience of living with stage four breast cancer.

With Anais facing ongoing treatment and Vincent working as a cancer researcher, they talk honestly about grief, changing plans, supporting one another and choosing to find joy in the life they have together.

Cups & Courage shares honest conversations with people affected by breast cancer.

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Nicola was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024 after a fall during a family rugby day led her to get an unusual pain checked. She had no other symptoms, and nothing had initially shown on her mammogram.

In this episode, Nicola talks honestly about her diagnosis, lumpectomy, radiotherapy and ongoing hormone treatment, as well as the fear that can remain after treatment has finished.

She also shares how cancer made her reassess her life, relationships and the amount of herself she was giving to everyone else. Nicola discusses the end of her marriage, rebuilding her health, setting stronger boundaries and learning that looking after herself is not selfish.

An honest conversation about resilience, putting your own oxygen mask on first and refusing to let cancer define who you are.

Cups & Courage shares honest personal stories from people affected by breast cancer. The views expressed are those of our guests and host and do not replace medical advice. If you are concerned about your health, please speak to a doctor or healthcare professional.

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In this episode of Cups & Courage, Samantha is joined by Thalie, CEO of Breast Cancer UK, for a thoughtful and honest conversation about breast cancer prevention, personal loss, and the courage it takes to step towards someone who is struggling rather than retreating.

Thalie shares the story of losing her mum to breast cancer, how grief changed the way she sees friendship, support and community, and why showing curiosity and care can be one of the most powerful things we can offer someone going through a difficult time.

They also talk about Breast Cancer UK’s work around prevention, including modifiable risk factors, lifestyle, environmental factors, alcohol, chemicals, and why prevention should never be framed as blame.

A grounded, informative and deeply human conversation about knowledge, choice, support and the importance of helping people feel less alone.

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