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Breast cancer is now the most common form of cancer in the UK, with more than 44,000 new diagnoses every year. And every year, thousands of women learn that the disease they hoped was cured has returned.
But as treatments improve, people diagnosed with secondary cancer can now live well for many years. This emotional, but uplifting, film follows four women who show that it is possible to enjoy life in spite of their diagnosis.
Rosheen
Rosheen is 45 and the mother of two young children. Born and brought up in Halifax, she has lived in London for ten years with her partner Simon.
Her cancer was diagnosed after she noticed a lump during her pregnancy with her second child. The baby was induced two weeks early, but it was too late for Rosheen: scans showed that the cancer had already spread to her liver.
 Rosheen
Rosheen has spent her retirement fund on building a large loft extension bedroom, which is where she intends to end her days.
Until that time comes she’s going to have fun with her children and enjoy life to the full.
Hazel
Hazel is 53 and lives in Nottingham with her husband Michael. Their two sons are away at university. Michael used to work in financial services, but took early retirement when Hazel’s health deteriorated two years ago. Hazel was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer over ten years ago.
 Hazel
Without their support, Hazel would not be able to go on living at home, but she is clear that when her nursing needs increase and she feels the end is near, she wishes to be admitted to the local hospice. She does not want the burden of care to fall on her husband and sons.
Hazel has a sharp sense of humour and an accepting attitude to her disease. She’s not afraid of dying, just concerned that she should be pain free and dignified to the end.
Ann
Ann spent her career as a doctor specializing in occupational health. She only retired four years ago, at the age of 70.
 Ann
Ann lives in west Oxfordshire, and is married to a judge. She has two children, two stepchildren and several grandchildren – four of which were born after her secondary cancer was diagnosed.
As far as Ann is concerned her illness is just a small part of what is a very full life.
Sheri
 Sheri
Sheri is a divorced mother of two grown up boys who relies heavily on her friends for support. Although she spends most of her days at her parents’ house in Limehouse, she lives in a small house in Tottenham that acts as a bolthole and place of sanctuary.
Sheri’s still reeling from the shock of learning that she has a life-limiting illness, and she veers between feelings of optimism and depression.
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