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It can be hard to know how to help your partner, family member or friend after a breast cancer diagnosis. Here’s how you can support them.
How to support someone with breast cancer
If a friend or family member has been diagnosed with breast cancer, there are a number of things you can do to help or support them.
My partner has breast cancer
It’s normal to have lots of questions when your partner has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Read more about how to support your partner, how to manage changes to your relationship, and how to get support for yourself.
Supporting people with learning disabilities
Take a look at our resources for how to support someone with learning disabilities and how to help them be breast aware.
Quality Assurance
Last reviewed in January 2025. The next planned review begins in January 2026.
Support for you
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Call our free helpline
0808 800 6000If you have any concerns about breast cancer, or just want to talk, our specialist nurses are here for you.
Lines open: Monday to Friday - 9am to 4pm; Saturday - 9am to 1pm
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Explore ways to talk to our nurses
It can be difficult to talk to someone in person about breast cancer concerns. Explore other ways you can ask a question.