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

Close up of a microscope

What do we still need to learn about DCIS?

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is an early form of breast cancer. In the UK, 7,000 people are diagnosed with DCIS every year.

27 February 2021 Breast Cancer Now

A split image of Helen in treatment with no hair, and then later out on a walk

Breast Cancer Now helped me when I needed it, so it is time to give a little bit back

Helen was diagnosed with primary breast cancer a few years ago, and has since recovered from treatment. Now, she is raising money for secondary breast cancer research with the £1,000 challenge.

25 February 2021 Personal story

Three women with secondary breast cancer stand together as part of the Unsurvivors campaign

Our work with secondary breast cancer policy 2020-21

A year ago, along with some of the incredible women involved in our secondary breast cancer campaign, we went to parliament to deliver a petition with more than 70,000 signatures to the Cancer Minister, Jo Churchill.

24 February 2021 Breast Cancer Now