S6 Ep11: Faye and Rebecca on The Show by Breast Cancer Now

Faye and Rebecca join Laura in the podcast studio to talk about The Show by Breast Cancer Now. At The Show, they joined 21 other people who live with or beyond breast cancer, as models for the day. They speak about the nerves and excitement of taking to the catwalk in stylish outfits, the importance of support and friendship between all their fellow models, and how they feel several weeks after the big night!Faye also talks about how her diagnosis of breast cancer affected her body image, and how it gave her a new perspective on her career. Rebecca talks about the difficulties of going through cancer treatment when her body reacted badly to the drugs, and the importance of sharing her story to help others.You can watch The Show 2025. Apply to be a model in The Show 2026.If you'd like to find out more about Breast Cancer Now's support services, visit the Breast Cancer Now website or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode is available to watch or listen to on the Breast Cancer Now website. You can also watch it on YouTube.Key Topics:2:18 Rebecca's diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer5:03 Faye's diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer9:49 Looking back at The Show by Breast Cancer Now19:26 Overcoming a breast cancer diagnosis21:48 Taking part in The Show while going through active treatment for breast cancer24:29 Experience of breast cancer in a West African community27:13 Cultural taboos around breast cancer28:04 Taking to the catwalk in The Show!30:58 Working with a fashion stylist33:05 The experience of having hair and make up done for The Show35:50 Losing body confidence after breast cancer36:40 Rebecca's bodybuilding career39:51 Making your own choice regarding cancer drugs42:40 Faye's body image after breast cancer44:35 Faye changes career after her cancer diagnosis46:45 The feeling of community as a model in The Show51:41 What it means to Rebecca to "live well"52:55 What it means to Faye to "live well"