Judy’s Journey

Hello, my name is Judy, and this is my story. Like many women, I am a busy working Mum, I have 3 children William 15, Hugo 10 and Ivy aged 7 who keep me super busy.

Patient StoriesThe Primrose Foundation25 November 2024Comment

Tara's Story

Hello, my name is Tara, and this is my story.

In August 2024, I was invited to attend a routine breast screening appointment.

Patient StoriesThe Primrose Foundation25 November 2024Comment

Sam's Story

Just over 5 years ago, my Mum Kim was diagnosed with an unknown primary cancer that most probably started in her lungs.

Patient StoriesThe Primrose Foundation30 January 2024Comment

Why Breast Screening is Important

Hello, I’m Fiona, a Primrose patient and the Chair of The Primrose Foundation. I recently attended a breast screening appointment at Plymouth’s Guildhall, which is one of The West Devon & East Cornwall screening locations available, as well as their mobile breast screening unit and the Primrose breast care centre at University Hospitals Plymouth.

Patient StoriesThe Primrose Foundation21 July 2023Comment

Fishing For Life

Sue Earle was 62 when she found a golf ball sized lump deep in her armpit in November 2008.

Patient StoriesThe Primrose Foundation9 March 2023Comment

Birgit's Story

Hello, my name is Birgit and this is my story.

On Saturday 6th February 2021 whilst I was having a shower, I suddenly felt a lump in the upper part of my left breast.

Patient StoriesThe Primrose Foundation25 November 2022Comment

The Princetown to Plymouth Primrose Plod fundraiser

On the 21st May 2022, Sam Maddock of Plymouth arranged the Princetown to Plymouth Primrose plod.

Patient Stories, FundraisingThe Primrose Foundation20 June 2022Comment

Dare 2, Dare to Do it Again

We are Michelle Hull, 49, Gill Hardy, 41, Hellen Baker, 46, Marie Bryan, 53, Kathryn Short, 46, Catherine Loft, 72, Sally Thompson,55, Fiona Osmaston, 57, Denise Holgate, 54, and Wendy Deane, 63, and together we are - Dare 2, which is a group of local ladies who have all received a breast cancer diagnosis.

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Primrose Patient Sam Shares Her Story & Epic Fundraising Idea

Hi, I’m Sam and just over 5 years ago, my Mum Kim was diagnosed with an unknown primary cancer that most probably started in her lungs.

Fundraising, Patient StoriesThe Primrose Foundation3 May 2022Comment

Primrose Patient Connie Davidson Shares Her Story

Connie Davidson, from Looe was diagnosed with Grade 2 invasive breast cancer which required a bilateral mastectomy, aged just 62.

Patient StoriesThe Primrose Foundation19 April 2022Comment

Local Fundraising Enables First-Ever Clinical Psychologist At The Primrose Breast Care Centre

Thanks to the work of its incredible fundraisers, Derriford-based charity The Primrose Foundation has been able to fund a fixed-term clinical psychologist for the Primrose breast care centre at Derriford Hospital - and one Plymouth woman has been speaking about how the support offered helped her to cope with a shock diagnosis.

Patient Stories, Staff & Trustees, FundraisingThe Primrose Foundation28 March 2022Comment

From Matron To Patient

Cath Williams has been providing quality care to patients and their families as a nurse at Derriford Hospital since 1999.

Patient Stories, Staff & TrusteesThe Primrose Foundation5 July 2021Comment

Ann’s Story

Hello, I am Ann, and this is my story.

Patient StoriesThe Primrose Foundation18 May 2021 Comment

Breast Cancer Survivor Runs a Marathon in a Month to Help Celebrate 25 years of The Primrose Foundation

Alex Shute from Liskeard was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer back in December 2019 after finding a lump earlier that year.

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How Paddle-Boarding Helped To Find The Old Me After Breast Cancer

Three and a half years ago I'd never even heard of The Primrose Foundation however following a routine mammogram I was recalled back into Primrose as something suspicious had caught the Radiologist’s eye and that was the start of my road-trip to breast cancer, mastectomy, reconstruction and recovery.

Staff & Trustees, Advice, Patient StoriesThe Primrose Foundation19 January 2021paddle boardingComment

Primrose Patient Paula Shares Her Story

Hello, my name is Paula & this is my story.

Patient StoriesThe Primrose Foundation2 June 2020Comment

Primrose Patient Sally Shares Her Story

Hello, my name’s Sally & this is my story.

Patient StoriesThe Primrose Foundation2 June 2020Comment

Primrose Patient Kayleigh Shares Her Story

Before reaching 30 I have been diagnosed with breast cancer twice, my 1st diagnosis was back in July 2017 with Stage 1, grade 2 invasive breast cancer and my 2nd diagnosis was in September 2018 with High Grade DCIS.

Patient StoriesThe Primrose Foundation2 June 2020Comment

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