50s
![Cheryl and husband Cheryl and husband](/images/SCAD-stories/~th-767x767/~th-crop-Cheryl-2-516x380px.jpg)
Cheryl
After her SCAD Cheryl found support from other patients, which she says was lifesaving
![Debbie ice skating Debbie ice skating](/images/Patient-stories/~th-767x767/~th-crop-Debbie-516x380px.jpg)
Debbie
Life after SCAD has had ups and downs, but Debbie has rediscovered her love for ice skating
![Denise Denise](/images/SCAD-stories/~th-767x767/~th-crop-Denise-516x380px.jpg)
Denise
Denise's SCAD coincided with strenuous exercise and awful menopause symptoms
![Person walking Person walking](/images/SCAD-stories/~th-767x767/~th-crop-Claire.jpg)
Clare
Clare felt isolated after her SCAD, but found support that helped her regain confidence
![Jenny Jenny](/images/SCAD-stories/~th-767x767/~th-crop-Jenny-516x380px.jpg)
Jenny
Jenny had a SCAD while training for a half marathon… and another one 18 months later
![Kate Kate](/images/SCAD-stories/~th-767x767/~th-crop-Kate-516x380px.jpg)
Kate
Kate was working long hours and studying for a Masters when she had her SCAD, aged 52
![Karen Karen](/images/SCAD-stories/~th-767x767/~th-crop-Karen-516x380px.jpg)
Karen
Four weeks after a liver transplant, Karen's life was turned upside down again when she had a SCAD
![Carole Carole](/images/SCAD-stories/~th-767x767/~th-crop-Carole-516x380px.jpg)
Carole
Carole was an incredible mum, says her son Matt, who is raising funds in memory of his mum
![Louise and daughters Louise and daughters](/images/SCAD-stories/~th-767x767/~th-crop-Louise-516x380px.jpg)
Louise
Louise was 51 when she had a SCAD and says the support groups provided invaluable support
![Nicola Nicola](/images/SCAD-stories/~th-767x767/~th-crop-Nicola-516x380px.jpg)
Nicola
After her SCAD, Nicola lost trust in her body, but eventually found a new purpose in her life