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We're Breast Cancer Now

And we’re combining the power of science and support to change breast cancer. Now.

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    Find support

    Get help to live well. Or meet people who just get it. Explore our groups, courses, webinars and one‑to‑one support now.

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    About breast cancer

    Read our trusted breast cancer information. It's written by experts and it's designed to help you understand what’s happening at every step.

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    Ask our specialist nurses about breast cancer or breast health. Call, email or message us for confidential support whenever you need it.

Real people. Real breast cancer stories.

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Vickie's story

Someone Like Me helped me when breast cancer shattered my world.

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Kevin's story

Men need to check their chest regularly, just like they would check for other cancers.

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Abigail's story

Being part of the Breast Cancer Now team and encouraging the runners was incredibly meaningful.

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Kayla's story

Kylie Minogue's breast cancer story inspired me through my treatment.

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Jackie's story

I couldn’t wait to get back to swimming with my friends after treatment.

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Anjali's story

I thought, “when I get to the end of this, I’m going to give back”.

Our life-saving science

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    About our research

    Change is happening in our labs right now. So no one dies of breast cancer in the future. See what we’re working on.

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    Research achievements

    We've been behind some of the biggest discoveries in breast cancer research. See the progress we’ve made.

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Make a one-off donation

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£10 could give 34 people a copy of our Diagnosed with breast cancer: what now? guide.

£20 could buy 500 tiny test tubes, allowing researchers to experiment with small samples.

£30 could help someone get vital answers by calling our free and confidential helpline.

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Make a regular donation

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£5 could give 24 people a copy of our After breast cancer treatment guide.

£15 could help make 30 minutes of research happen.

£30 could keep our breast cancer support app Becca running for a week.

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    From runs to walks. Cycles to skydives. Sign up for an event now and help change the future of breast cancer.

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    Volunteer with us

    Make a real difference by giving your time and experience to support people affected by breast cancer.

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    Sign our petition

    Sign our petition calling on drug companies, NHS England and NICE to make the life-extending drug Enhertu available on the NHS in England.

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    Wear It Pink Friday 23 October

    Join one of the UK's biggest fundraising events and help change the future of breast cancer.

     

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