It’s the final day of #MetastaticMay - a month full of powerful content, shared stories, and vital conversations. Thank you for being part of it, for sharing our messages, and for supporting METUPUK.

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Jo is a clinical psychologist at Maggie’s, providing psychosocial support for people living with cancer.
She explains what this support can look like, whether it’s one-to-one sessions or group settings where people facing similar challenges can learn coping strategies together.
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"Our cancer is not pink." These powerful words from Rebecca capture the raw, unfiltered reality of living with Metastatic Breast Cancer - a world far from the polished image often presented to the public.

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METUPUK is the UK’s only MBC advocacy charity - led by patients, for patients.

Sara shares how self-advocacy has shaped her journey.

Her message: “You are brave. Your voice is powerful. Use it.”

A vital reminder of why patient voices must be heard.

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Tassia Haines helped drive major change for MBC care in Wales, campaigning for every patient to have a dedicated SBC Nurse. Thanks to her work, most health boards now do. Our Welsh volunteers reflect on what this means - and honour Tassia’s legacy.
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Behind the scenes of what you see on social media, METUPUK’s volunteers are doing critical work to ensure the patient voice is included in new Metastatic Breast Cancer drug approvals. Our volunteer Kirstin leads on SMC drug appraisals - read more below.
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Laura Ashurst is a mindfulness meditation teacher, and wellbeing practitioner who has been living with Metastatic Breast Cancer for 17 years.
She’s recorded a guided meditation for our community - something you can save and return to whenever you need a moment of calm and focus.
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@abcdiagnosis and METUPUK have long campaigned for MBC symptom infographics to be part of follow-up care.

New research shows they improve wellbeing and help women feel more informed and in control after primary breast cancer.

Swipe to see infographics.

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A diagnosis of Metastatic Breast Cancer is devastating for the patient hearing those words that you are incurable. Listen to Julie’s reflections on how she hadn’t even heard of MBC when she was diagnosed and didn’t know what it meant. #MetastaticMay #METUPUK #DrugApprovals #PatientVoice

“Touched with Sadness.”

Sue, one of our volunteers and the lead for METUPUK’s work in Wales, has written a poem about her experience as a nanny living with Metastatic Breast Cancer.

We’re honoured to share her words as part of Metastatic May.

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Today, we're sharing a powerful poem from Laura Ashurst, a voice from our community, about what it really means when breast cancer spreads - and why awareness isn't optional, it's essential.

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Not all metastatic disease is the same.

Naomi shares her personal story of going from ER+ to TNBC, and why recognising these changes matters.

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Did you catch us on Real Housewives of Cheshire last night?

We were honored to raise awareness of Metastatic Breast Cancer on such a wide-reaching platform.
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Metastatic May means many things to the MBC community - being seen, being heard and being understood.
It’s a time that carries weight, reflection and the need for real change. Naomi, a member of the MBC community, has beautifully put these feelings into words.
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Metastatic, Secondary, Advanced, Stage 4 - there’s a lot of terminology around incurable breast cancer. At METUPUK, we often use the term Metastatic because it’s the most recognised globally. Learn more below.
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Today, our volunteer Helen shares her experience of Lobular breast cancer spreading around her eye - and why recognising the differences between Ductal and Lobular matters so much. Please help us share this message.
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Today is #SecondsOnThe2nd - a campaign created by our friend and founding Trustee, Connie Johncock.

These symptoms aren’t widely talked about - but they need to be. For some people, they’re the first signs of secondary breast cancer.

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Welcome to the 5th year of #MetastaticMay.

This month, you’ll be hearing directly from those living with #MetastaticBreastCancer, alongside the professionals who work with us.

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