Coronavirus and breast cancer

Our information about coronavirus (Covid-19) for people affected by breast cancer, including support, vaccine information, tips on self-isolation and social distancing.

How can we help you?

Helpline staff

I’ve had breast cancer and I’m worried about coronavirus

Our Clinical Nurse Specialist answers some common questions about breast cancer and coronavirus. Read more.

Signs and symptoms

Know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer

It's important to get to know your breasts. Check your breasts regularly and see your GP if you notice any changes. Find out more.

Our advisory committees

Discover our current research

We focus on four key areas of research: risk and prevention, early detection and diagnosis, treatment and secondary breast cancer. Learn more.

Take up a challenge in 2021 for Team Now

From walkers to bakers, to runners and riders, we’re all Team Now. We’re raising money to help change the future of breast cancer.

Your stories

Kendra, a Caribbean woman, posing with her husband and their two young sons

Cancer isn’t something we speak about in my community

When Kendra was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, she found it difficult to talk about – especially with her family. She explains about the stigma towards illness in the Caribbean community.

4 March 2021 Personal story

Johnny, a white man with silver stubble, takes a wintery walk with his partner and their dog

Drugs have allowed my sister to live with secondary for seven years – but more research is needed

Johnny is doing the £1,000 challenge with the aim of raising money for people like his sister, Geraldine. This is his message for anyone else who wants to get involved.

3 March 2021 Personal story

Anna shows off a medal she's won while smiling outside in the garden

There is still room for hope with a secondary breast cancer diagnosis

Anna, a 53-year-old mother of two, has been living with secondary breast cancer since 2017. Here, she talks about how her life has changed – and how it hasn't.

1 March 2021 Personal story