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Can Dogs Really Detect Cancer? The Science Behind The Amazing Stories

We’ve all heard those incredible stories: a loyal dog starts acting strangely, fixating on a particular spot on its owner’s body—sniffing, pawing, or even licking—only for the person to later discover they have cancer. Sounds like something out of a movie, right? Well, these stories aren’t just urban legends. There are real-life accounts, and even […]

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three mastecomty models wearing the boost breast form posing against a white backdrop

Discover We Wear Boost – Instagram Q&A with Dr Liz O’Riordan & Sam Jackman

How would you describe Boost breast forms?  In simple terms, Boost breast forms are a bra insert that you can pop into your bra, top, bralette, swimsuit or sports bra, creating a natural breast shape and contour under your clothing or sportswear. Why was Boost created? The brand was created with the aim of filling

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Sam Jackman - NIA Fellow and Co-founder of Boost

Boost is Officially an NHS Innovation Accelorator Fellow

Boost’s innovative approach to breast form design has been included in the 2024 NHS Innovation Accelerator Fellowship programme!    The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) have announced that Sam Jackman has been selected to join the 2024 cohort of Fellows, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing pursuit of ground-breaking healthcare innovation. The cohort features a

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Lisa’s Story: Part 1

Diagnosis Day    On the 22nd April 2022, I sat in an examination room in hospital after being recalled to have a second ultrasound and biopsy (following an initial mammogram/ultrasound and biopsy two weeks before) at the breast unit. At that first appointment I was told there was a “suspicious” area in my breast that

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Sarah’s Story

From Unexpected Tenderness to Early Detection: My Breast Cancer Journey   Hi, I’m Sarah. 55 years old, married, and mum to 2 grown up children, nanny to 2 grandchildren with my 3rd one due in August!    I run my own mobile hairdressing business so I can work hours to suit me, as I often

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Tricia’s Story

My Journey Through Breast Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic   The COVID pandemic was a frightening, and uncertain period of time. We lost people we loved –  care homes and NHS staff & hospitals were under a strain never seen before. Contact with loved ones was forbidden, we had to stay in our own bubbles, work

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Donna’s Story

Breast Cancer Can Happen at Any Age   I was diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer at age 31 in 2016, and underwent 9 months of intensive treatment with chemo, mastectomy, and radiotherapy. I am still on medication for another 2 and a half years.    I didn’t realise breast cancer could occur in women younger

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Kate’s Story

Lumpectomy or Mastectomy? Finding My Path After Breast Cancer   Hello, my name is Kate and I am a breast cancer survivor who has just come to the end of 2 years of active treatment and recovery.   I was first diagnosed at the age of 50 in March 2022 with Grade 2 Triple Positive

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