Booked a place on the Younger Women Together residential event in Leeds?
Hello
We know it can be helpful to talk on the Forums before coming along, and this thread is a chance for you to say hello and “meet” others attending the event. I will check in and if you have any questions do let me know and I will do my best to answer them.
Look forward to meeting you.
Steph
Hiya,
I’m Alice, I’m 32yrs old and was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer last September. I’m still in the midst of treatment and have found it quite difficult to continuously be the youngest in the room at chemo etc. I’ve also had a few health professionals comment on how young I am which can be frustrating, so I’m really looking forward to attending this event and meeting other young people to connect with.
I live in York with my husband Gavin and our rescue English Bulldog Barbara. I love reading, rugby league and going to the theatre. I’m also partial to a sharing platter and a few cocktails! Looking forward to meeting and getting to know you all. 
Alice x
Hi, I was also diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in January 2024 when I was 30yrs old. I have now completed my treatment. It Will be really nice to have a chat and give you some support and answer any questions you might have.
Hi Alice I’m Caroline. I was diagnosed in August and I was 33 years old. I live in Selby near York.
Hi, I was diagnosed in April last year, aged 38. I’ve recently finished active treatment. Looking forward to meeting you all.
Hayley xx
Hi everyone, my name is Rudy, and I’m 40. I live in Leeds and work in healthcare, and I’m part of the LGBTQ community. I was diagnosed in spring 2024 and I finished my active treatment for breast cancer just before Christmas. I’m now balancing follow up care with going back to work.
I like growing things on the allotment, writing and crafting, and playing the piano. Looking forward to meeting you all.
Hello all,
I’m Em and I am 43. I was diagnosed with lobular cancer in November and had a mastectomy 2 weeks ago. Originally was going to be a lumpectomy, but both further biopsies came back as cancer a week before the operation. I live in Leeds (not at the hospital, but it currently feels like it)
Early apologies, I will be the sweary one!
Em
Hello, I’m Ruth and was diagnosed in January 2024 at the age of 33. A year to the day since I had my mastectomy today! I live in Harrogate but work in Leeds. I’m looking forward to meeting some people my age - I agree, it’s hard when you are always the youngest in the room. See you soon x
Hi Everyone
I’m Katie, I was diagnosed last April (2024) just finished Radiotherapy after chemo and surgery, got a while to go yet with continued treatment until late summer this year. I’m 41, live in Wakefield with my husband, step daughter and 2 French bulldogs (well, one French and one Fren-glish) I’m into cooking, gardening, growing veggies. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone, I think it will be good to hear other peoples stories and learn how to process and deal with some of this stuff moving forwards. Xx
Hi, I’m Claire and i will be attending the event as a volunteer.
I was diagnosed myself at the age of 41 in May 2020.
Looking forward to meeting you all and hopefully giving you some hints and tips on nativigating the chaos that is breast cancer. xx
Hi everyone
I’m Emma I’m 42 years old. I was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes with HER2, on 21st December 2024. Im on my second cycle of chemotherapy and to be honest I am struggling with the whole thing. I think im still in shock and I’m looking forward to meeting other women who can understand how im feeling and who may share the same concerns.
Xx
Hi. I’m Amy 43. I. was diagnosed with breast. cancer in 2023 and finished chemo and radio last year. I. will remain on hormone therapy for a while. Looking forward to meeting you all.
Hello everyone, my name is Dolina and I am 42. I was diagnosed in November last year - triple positive that’s spread to the lymph nodes too. (HER2+) Just started the second round of chemo and still feeling slightly overwhelmed with it all. Looking forward to meeting everyone x
Hi all!
I’m Rachael. I’m 38 and from Leeds.
I was diagnosed with triple positive inflammatory breast cancer in April 2024. I’ve had 6 rounds of chemo, a double mastectomy (reconstruction is delayed), and 15 zaps of radiotherapy. I’m now on Kadcyla and Anastrozole.
I’m BRCA1 positive and have six embryos waiting for me.
I’m really looking forward to meeting you all! You’ll probably spot me a mile off if the weather is bad and I show up in my “booby beanie” or “booby beret” I made… I may not have boobs, but my sense of humour remains intact!
Rach
Hi I’m Natalie! I’m 36 and was diagnosed with oestrogen positive her2 negative in November 24. I had a single sided mastectomy early January and started chemotherapy last Friday so apologies in advance if I’m looking quite rough as felt quite poorly following my first round - but really keen to still attend so hoping I do still make it as I would love to meet you all x
Hi everyone, my name is Emma, I’m 41 and I was diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer in February 2023.
I live near Leeds, I am married with 2 children.
I’ve had chemotherapy, radiotherapy, lots of surgeries including a mastectomy and I’m still on treatment and due more surgery.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all albeit a bit nervous 🩷xxx
Hi Rachael,
I love the idea of the booby beret! I got that Prince song “raspberry beret” in my head when I read that
Three Emma’s in the session! We will have to come up with nicknames
Hi everyone, another Emma here!
Im not great with names, so improves my chances of getting them correct if i take a guess!
I was diagnosed with oestrogen positive cancer June 2024. I am currently having radiotherapy after single mastectomy and chemo. I’m 39 and live in York with my husband, 2 boys and a dog.
Apologies, I’ll be the late one as I have a radiotherapy session in the morning and will join you after.
Looking forward to meeting you all tomorrow. X