Blogs
Yoga and breast cancer: exercises
Yoga helped Edwina physically and emotionally after treatment ended. Watch her easy-to-follow videos on getting started with yoga.
What does the NHS Long Term Plan mean for breast cancer?
Find out what the NHS Long Term Plan includes, how it affects people with breast cancer, and how you can get involved with campaigning for f...
9 ways to overcome anxiety: when worry gets out of control
Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist Rachel Rawson explains how to spot the signs of anxiety, and explains some simple ways of coping and reduci...
Expert tips for better sleep
With the help of an expert, we look at the best ways to try to get a good night’s sleep, from self-help tips to sleep aids.
Exercise for all: 5 activities to try today
From walking to swimming, we look at five types of exercise that you may want to try after breast cancer treatment, with some expert tips to...
We stop women with secondary breast cancer feeling forgotten
Tracy, a secondary breast specialist cancer nurse, tells us about the importance of specialist support for people living with secondary brea...
Depression, mental health and breast cancer
Our nurse Jane Murphy looks at mental health and breast cancer, and provides support if you think you're experiencing the signs of depressio...
Support with breast cancer over Christmas and the New Year
If you feel unwell or need support, the Christmas and New Year season can be difficult. We offer some tips and places where you can get help...
Worried about breast pain?
Many women worry about breast pain. But, as Clinical Nurse Specialist Addie Mitchell explains, on its own breast pain is rarely a sign of ca...
Caring for scars after breast cancer surgery
Scars are a natural part of the body's healing process but they can cause irritation and some find them unsightly. Here, we talk about cari...
Breast biopsy results: Will they be fast?
It’s normal to be worried while waiting for results of a breast biopsy. Breast Care Nurse Eve Smith explains how long results usually take a...
How long for mammogram recall results?
Being recalled to a breast clinic after routine breast screening can be an anxious time. You may wonder how long it takes to get mammogram r...
Men with breast cancer don't need to feel alone
We spoke to Dr Kerry Quincey, Doug and Dave from the Men’s Virtual Meet Up (VMU). They told us how it all started, its impact, and more.
For International Nurses Day, Catherine gives the low-down on our nurse helpline and why it is so valuable
We asked Catherine what she enjoys most about being one of our nurses and why the helpline is so important. Learn more.
Compelling stage play throws spotlight on the power of peer support
In 2016, a team of researchers from Sheffield University created a play about how people living with breast cancer interact and use forums l...
I volunteer to encourage women to attend the same sort of screenings that saved my life
It’s National Volunteers’ Week and today we want to shine a spotlight on Karen, one of our incredible Media Volunteers.
Why I love working as a telephone volunteer for Breast Cancer Now
It’s National Volunteers’ Week and today we want to shine a spotlight on Kully, one of our amazing Here For You Volunteers.
Access to atezolizumab with nab-paclitaxel: what you need to know
Atezolizumab with nab-paclitaxel can be offered to NHS patients through a free access scheme. We explain what you need to know about this tr...