Breast cancer affects women and men of all ages. This is why prevention is crucial. When breast cancer is diagnosed, the impact on a patient’s life and loved ones is devastating and causes intense stress. Appropriate psychological and moral support is needed and can really make a big difference.

It is crucial to identify the most appropriate and personalised therapies to increase the chances of recovery and cure.

BIG fosters collaboration among the world's leading experts in breast cancer and advances research. This is essential to give hope to everyone concerned.

At first, there was my admiration and respect for the founder of BIG, Martine Piccart. Like many among us, I owe her a lot. This admiration kept on growing as I discovered the impact of BIG’s international network and the hope that it’s trials give to women around the world. A project like “BIG Time for Baby” is the most beautiful example of how research can deliver a true impact in the lives of patients.

Breast cancer is frightening and still too often it is a killer. I have huge respect and admiration for the teams that work to find a cure and work to make those living with breast cancer more comfortable. I said to myself, don't just talk: do something. that is why I joined the team of BIG to help raise funds for breast cancer research.

A couple of years ago, the sky was falling down on my head: breast cancer. I was going to leave my loved ones forever. Thanks to Martine Piccart, her team and the administered treatments, today I can say that ‘I survived’. Armed with this experience, I’m convinced that bringing experts together to work on international trials – just the way BIG does – is the key to finding a cure for breast cancer.

I’m truly honored to be a member of the Comitee of Ambassadors of BIG. We have to support research and collaboration between experts on an international scale. It is the only way to eradicate the disease and to help life prevail.

It is with conviction that I adhere to this organization. It is hard not to be concerned by this evil that affects so many women. This kind of initiative really gives hope to recover, and the assurance of not feeling lonely in adversity. It is so important to feel supported, framed and understood. In fact, this is a real part of the therapy. I consider BIG as truly essential…