The Angry Boob Series

Jess is an amazing woman, who dealt with her diagnosis of Breast Cancer by taking every day as it comes. Jess talks about being diagnosed with Breast Cancer aged 28. We talk treatment, and the differences between information available for people of Jess's age group! Jess gives Hayley food for thought around the phrase "new normal" - which leads to a conversation about rebuilding, refocussing and h...

It's great to be back in the podcast seat! It's been a while, so I'm delighted to have been joined by someone who I've been desperate to speak to for so long. Kat and I talk about a diagnosis of Triple negative breast cancer, treatment and we touch slightly on fertility! A subject that both Kat and I feel strongly about. Kat is a great guest, brings lots of hints and tips to those going through tr...

This week's episode is slightly different, in that Hayley sits down with Caroline, a Mammographer! Caroline gives insight and statistics into what a Mammogram is and very importantly, what to expect in your appointment! You will be staggered with the statistics of people not attending their Mammograms. The stigma needs to be removed and we need to talk about the benefits of attending, instead...

This week Hayley sits down to talk with Kel Lambert. Kel talks about the inconvenience of a cancer diagnosis, specifically when relating to her normal life with 2 autistic children to think about. Hayley has known Kel for several years, so this sounds like a chat between friends! A little bit of dark humour, but also an honest reflection of Kel's cancer diagnosis. Kel also offers some tips on mana...

"Trust your body, believe in Hope, Leave room for Miracles" - Kris Hallenga 1985 - 2024. Before writing too much on the write up, Alicja had a few extra thank you's to share with everyone: "I will always be grateful to all the wonderful people who carried me through this journey. From friends and family, my medical team to complete strangers and the online Breast Cancer community. Too many names t...

This week, Hayley sits down with....herself! That's right, Hayley decided that this week needed some time to pause and reflect. Hayley reflects on the podcast itself, about different treatments that we have both heard about, but also that Hayley has researched herself, on placed like Breast Cancer Now. Give this a listen, you won't regret it! To follow the podcast on Instagram: @the_angryb...

Hayley sits down and has a chat with Louise, who is not only taking on London Marathon this coming weekend, but she is doing it topless! Louise is raising awareness to promote the need for research around Lobular Breast Cancer. Her diagnosis was a shock to her, following a Mammogram only 3 weeks earlier being clear! Lobular Breast cancer does not show as a mass, which can make it difficult to dete...

This week we are getting the perspective of the partners! Hayley is joined by Darren and Simon, who have partners, Lisa and Jo. Lisa and Jo have both had a primary diagnosis of Breast Cancer, and Lisa now has a diagnosis of Secondary Breast cancer in her liver. Hayley wanted to talk to the partner's, so that she can understand from their perspective, what support can be offered to people who m...

Episode 3 see's Hayley sit down with the wonderful Cath! A new perspective, one with an overview of the difference between Private Healthcare and NHS pathways. Cath also talks about the difference between being in distress and not being depressed. A great conversation, with 2 community questions and Cath’s parting gambit. Go give Cath a follow on Instagram, @cath_thomps and look out for all her am...

Hayley sits down with Jo to discuss life pre-cancer, through to the end of her active treatment. Jo brings a wealth of awareness to the episode, including teaching us exactly why we shouldn’t just check our boobs, but our armpits and collarbone too! Jo also answers a question from our community, as well as giving her Parting Gambit. We also talk about a film that was made following the drug Hercep...

Episode 1 brings Hayley together with the wonderful Jo Hammond! Jo shares her experience of Breast Cancer and life afterwards! We talk about her response to finding out about her diagnosis, her treatment, life after diagnosis and a really interesting topic, “survivors guilt”. Jo is raising money for Breast Cancer Now. If you can donate, please see her link! https://www.justgiving.com/page/jo-hammo...

Podcast host, Hayley, is raising money and awareness for Breast Cancer Now in 2024. As part of this awareness, we are going to be chatting to people with lived experiences of Breast Cancer. This will be a mini series, talking to guests, having round table conversations and quite honestly, getting vulnerable. Honest conversations with real people. All in the aid of raising better awareness and how...