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2025 Marks 10 Years of OBBG

Over the last 10 years, OBBG has supported thousands of women affected by breast cancer, and we plan to celebrate this special milestone and would love you to be a part of it. For details about our 10th Anniversary Gala Event and how to get tickets, visit our events page.

Events

Welcome to Oxford
Breast Buddy Group

We believe as a community with individual experiences, we can come together to provide that resource to support each other.

Oxford Breast Buddy Group (OBBG) is a support group run by people affected by breast cancer to support others in need.

We are grateful and fortunate to be surrounded by medical facilities and specialists providing a state-of-the-art evidence-based care to patients with breast cancer. This has resulted in continually improving cancer outcomes.

Psychological healing takes much longer and support needs to be offered outside the hospital setting to be both effective and lasting.

Founded in 2015 by Professor PG Roy, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, along with several patients, OBBG understands the value and power of human connection and the resultant impact on healing.

How do we support our Members?

OBBG supports members in a multitude of different ways enabling members to access the support they need for their unique journey. Full details of our talks, meetings and events are available on Instagram and Facebook – or become a member to receive updates via email.

Monthly OBBG
Meetings

One-To-One
Peer Support

Mindfulness
Sessions

Private Facebook
Support Group

Lend-A-Hand
Coffee Mornings

Post-Surgery
Recovery Bags

Meditation
Sessions

Breast Support
Cushions

Patient Folders

ReLIVE Meetings

More About OBBG

Member Stories

Our Impact

  • "Breast cancer can be a lonely time. OBBG gave me support, friendship, encouragement and lots of laughter"

    BW

  • "I love the OBBG Lend-a-Hand sessions. Time chatting with people who genuinely understand the journey I am on "

    AS

  • "Thank you Oxford Breast Buddy Group. You were my safe space where I could talk about my fears, during a dark time"

    KH

  • "OBBG is full of seriously impressive, caring women, with smiles on faces, positive attitudes, offering constructive and practical advice and words of encouragement"

    HC

  • "Talking and sharing with people who have a deep understanding is so reassuring and comforting"

    DP

  • "The little heart shaped cushion has been a real Godsend and we have been inseparable for the last 2 weeks"

    LC

  • "I want to express my huge appreciation and say what a really special and wonderful idea the post-operation bags are"

    JW

  • "Patients supporting patients. Talking and sharing with people who have a deep understanding is so reassuring and comforting"

    Anon

  • "The OBBG Wednesday night mindfulness is my time to pause, breath, reflect and reconnect with myself"

    Anon

We’d love you to join OBBG

We welcome anyone affected by breast cancer, at any stage of their journey. By joining as a member, you’ll be added to our mailing list and kept up to date about all our talks, workshops, lend-a-hand sessions, and events.

As a member, you’re welcome to attend any of our meetings. We offer talks and workshops on a wide range of topics, some are informal catch-up sessions, whereas others are talks from medical professionals or complementary therapists. Lots of opportunities to learn more and connect with others in a supportive and understanding setting.

We are patients supporting patients.

Stay connected with OBBG

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A massive shoutout and thank you to Wootton St Peter’s CE Primary School! As part of a wonderful art project, the children made 50 heart-shaped cushions for OBBG’s post-surgery bags, each one decorated with their own ‘happy patch&r
“Things changed for me when I suddenly felt like I had control back…” 🧭💪 A reminder that alongside surgery and care, having the right people around you can make all the difference, especially when everything feels uncertain. Cl
Every donation matters 💜 Through fundraising, OBBG generates essential funds that go directly towards supporting patient care, education, community support, and the fight against breast cancer. From cake sales to marathons, fundraising efforts fue
A Herculean Effort for OBBG 💜 A huge congratulations and heartfelt thanks to Felix Stoddart, who recently completed the Race to the Stones, an incredible 50km from Lewknor to Wantage, all in the middle of a heatwave ☀️ Felix has raised over &pound
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