#NoTimeToWaste - sign our petition

The breast screening programme saves women’s lives from breast cancer. It’s been key to breast cancer survival rates doubling in the last 40 years. Will you sign and show the government that when it comes to breast cancer, there’s no time to waste?

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Your stories

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How the government responded to our call to transform breast screening 

As our petition to guarantee women’s access to breast screening reaches over 50,000 signatures, we break down the government’s initial response and explore the issues it still needs to address.

27 March 2023

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When I felt scared and confused, Breast Cancer Now was my lifeline

Bonita was left in the dark about a lump that turned out to be breast cancer. She used our helpline and website for the support she needed. Learn more.

27 March 2023

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Angela and Mary, mum and daughter, are taking on The Show after taking on breast cancer together

Weeks after her mum’s diagnosis, Mary was diagnosed with breast cancer too. Find out how they found going through it together, and why they’re doing The Show.

20 March 2023

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