Breast Cancer and Dawn Butler's Story

Dawn Butler is the Labour MP for Brent Central and became the first elected African-Caribbean woman to become a government minister in the UK. Dawn arrived in Westminster via work on a market stall, a family-owned bakery ,and as a computer programmer. She also has breast cancer and was diagnosed last year, during Covid.She has decided for the very first time, to share her story with presenter Victoria Derbyshire on this podcast. It is a frank, emotional and, at times humorous account of one woman’s experience with the disease.Brought to you by the Future Dreams charity, "And Then Came Breast Cancer" is for everyone whose lives have been touched by the disease. You can contact us at FutureDreams.com for help and advice and our usual presenter Victoria Derbyshire is @VicDerbyshire on Twitter and Instagram. We welcome your ideas for future episodes.If you have been touched by Breast Cancer – Future Dreams is here to help.And Then Came Breast Cancer, is a podcast series co-produced by Factory Originals and 6Foot6 Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Om Podcasten

'And Then Came Breast Cancer' is an award winning podcast series created by Future Dreams Breast Cancer Charity, for anyone whose lives have been touched by the disease. Hosted by the award-winning journalist Victoria Derbyshire - herself a breast cancer survivor - each episode discusses an aspect of the cancer journey, from how to spot the first signs, to dealing with the aftermath of treatment and everything in between. The discussions are frank and honest but also practical. It is a podcast that will hold your hand as you and your loved ones go through one of the toughest times of your life and will make you realise that you are not alone.If you would like to contact us for help and advice please email podcast@futuredreams.org.uk or donate at www.futuredreams.org.uk/donate. Victoria is @VicDerbyshire on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.