Charlotte Chapman our Assistant Accountant was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2024. Charlotte is just 29 years old and was diagnosed with Grade 3 triple negative breast cancer which had already spread to the lymph nodes on one side. Following further tests Charlotte also discovered that after genetic testing she had genetic mutations of BRCA1, BRCA2 & ATM genes (people who inherit versions of these genes with changes have an increased risk of developing different types of cancers such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer).

Charlotte’s treatment plan is Chemotherapy followed by Surgery, Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy for a year alongside all her treatments.

From diagnosis to now Charlotte has remained so positive even in the darkest of times and is such an inspiration. Charlotte is very passionate about spreading awareness to all genders and in particular young people to ensure they know the importance of checking themselves regularly and how to do this in the hope of catching early to prevent the likelihood of having to go through what she and so many others are.

CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest.

We educate people on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests regularly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves. We do this because when diagnosed early and accurately, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection truly can save lives.