Nearly half of breast cancer patients say the emotional impacts of cancer, rather than the physical, are the most difficult to deal with. Breast cancer affects 55,000 women and 400 men every year, with 75% of them reporting increased social isolation throughout their treatment. Cancer patients are more likely to report a problem with anxiety and depression, with 1 in 3 people experiencing anxiety for the first time in their lives following a breast cancer diagnosis.

Little Lifts Surgery Boxes contain 15 carefully chosen items to relieve the side effects of and provide comfort following surgery. Each Box is assembled together with love by our volunteers (80% of whom have received our support). Patients tell us that the sense of solidarity and kindness they experience when they receive their Box is just as valuable as the contents. “It was such a lovely gift to receive at a time when I was feeling so low and overwhelmed with my diagnosis” – Rachel.