Breast Cancer Awareness month

This month, we’re committed to showing you that no matter who you are, whatever your experience of breast cancer – we’re always with you.

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Aliya, who has pale brown skin and brown eyes, smiles while wearing a blue hat

Spot the signs and symptoms of secondary breast cancer earlier

We’re helping patients and healthcare professionals spot the signs and symptoms of secondary breast cancer.

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.

Every way we can

At Breast Cancer Now, we’re accelerating research and providing vital support, every way we can. We won’t stop until we find a way forward for people like Pam, Tony, Fran, Irene, Roger and Stella.

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wear it pink

On Friday 22 October, wear pink. Raise money. Help make life-changing breast cancer research and care happen.

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Your stories

Elke, who has no hair due to chemotherapy, smiles while her children stand either side of her and kiss her cheeks

Talking to children about death or cancer can be difficult, so I wrote books to help them understand

Elke was diagnosed with breast cancer three years after her husband died. In both instances, she worked hard to be honest with her children and wrote books to help other families in similar circumstances.

21 October 2021 Personal story

Richard, a white man with short hair, smiles broadly while wearing a blue and pink top

Going through breast cancer treatment as a man is intimidating at times

When Richard was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, he found that all his treatment was female-focused. Now, he is working to raise awareness and eliminate stigma for other men in the same position.

19 October 2021 Personal story

Charlotte, Nicky, Selin and Shevelle all sit together while modelling Dorothy Perkins outfits

Going through breast cancer is never easy, but there are things you can do to offer support

Knowing how to help someone with breast cancer can be tricky, which is why we spoke with four women with different types of breast cancer about the kinds of support that they most appreciate.

18 October 2021 Personal story

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