Oyinkan akinniranye, mammographer

I turned 50 in September and, as well as presents and good wishes, I received an invitation to attend my first mammogram. I’d registered a few months before and was pleased to have the chance to get m

In last week’s article, I shared that I was recently diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. Having had no symptoms, no lump, no nipple discharge or skin puckering, it was picked up by my first mamm

The year 2026 marks three decades since I ...

Chrimbo Limbo is the perfect time to take stock for the year ahead… If, like me, you’re one of the many women who are better at looking after everyone else than yourself, now may be the ideal time to

Last week, I spoke about my surprise at receiving news that microcalcifications had been found on a routine mammogram. I’d had no symptoms and had been blasé about being recalled for a second scan, bu

They say a pic is worth a thousand words. What does yours say about your special moment? Here one reader shares the story behind her favourite photo