Christine Parish a breast cancer survivor is helping others affected by the disease through her lingerie business Softly Softly. 

 

Following her surgery Christine realised she did not own one bra that she could wear.  She longed for soft, pretty wire-free bras but

could only find lingerie that made her feel dowdy, unattractive and old, at a time when she found it difficult enough to hang onto her

confidence and femininity.  Equally important, Christine wanted an opportunity to talk through what she needed with a fitter who

understood.

 

After talking to other women about their experiences and needs, Christine realised she was not alone and was moved and inspired

by the stories she heard, so she set up softly softly.  Through Softly Softly Christine offers home visits to women in the Cambridge area

and appointments at Wallace Cancer Care in Cambridge for women who have had cancer.