S6 Ep4: Claire Rowney – a chat with the CEO of Breast Cancer Now

Claire Rowney joined Breast Cancer Now as Chief Executive Officer in 2024. In this episode, she talks about why she chose Breast Cancer Now, and her personal connection to breast cancer that happened while she was applying.Claire also talks about her career in charities including her time at Macmillan and Cancer Research UK, and outlines her ambitious plans for Breast Cancer Now to make sure that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer not only lives, but lives well. You can listen to our previous episode we mention about breast cancer in South Asian communities here.We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. For information and support, visit our website breastcancernow.org or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).Every episode is available to watch or listen to on the Breast Cancer Now website. You can also watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topics0:09 Laura's thoughts on the episode ahead1:46 Getting to know a bit more about who Claire is3:59 Why Claire chose Breast Cancer Now5:03 Claire shares how breast cancer affected her family8:13 How Claire's personal experience of breast cancer has shaped her approach to running Breast Cancer Now10:04 A day in the life of the CEO of Breast Cancer Now14:09 Discussing Breast Cancer Now's 2050 vision19:36 The challenges Breast Cancer Now faces23:30 Claire's personal goals for Breast Cancer Now24:28 Claire talks about the increasing rate of breast cancer diagnoses in the UK26:36 Breast Cancer Now's work to improve diagnosis and outcomes for people from ethnic minority backgrounds29:20 Claire outlines Breast Cancer Now's cutting-edge research39:17 How Breast Cancer Now is raising awareness and understanding of secondary breast cancer47:31 Claire's ambition for 5 years' time48:20 How to get involved raising vital funds for Breast Cancer Now51:53 What "living well" means to Claire