Campaign News
How we're helping GPs to spot secondary breast cancer sooner
Our 2019 report, which looked at the experiences of over 2,000 people living with secondary breast cancer, found that many were experiencing...
What is the NICE methods review and why does it matter to breast cancer patients?
Our Policy team have an update on the ongoing NICE methods and process review, and how we’re helping to ensure the system works for breast c...
What does the new UK-EU relationship mean for breast cancer drugs?
Drugs are a cornerstone of treatment for breast cancer. We know that you may have questions about drug treatment following the transition pe...
Secondary breast cancer campaign update: working to improve treatment and care
A year ago, along with some of the incredible women involved in our secondary breast cancer campaign, we went to parliament to deliver a pet...
Access to breast cancer drugs: what to look out for in 2021
We share an update on which breast cancer drugs may be assessed for use on the NHS this year, and recap which drugs were approved for use in...
How coronavirus is impacting staff supporting breast cancer patients
We look at how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting the treatment and care of breast cancer patients.
What does the Scottish Cancer Recovery plan mean for breast cancer?
Last week, the Scottish Government published the ‘Recovery and Redesign: An Action Plan for Cancer Services’ which sets out the cancer recov...
What does the Spending Review mean for breast cancer?
Since September, we’ve been calling on the UK Government to commit funding for breast cancer in the Spending Review.
What happened at Parliament's breast cancer debate?
Last week, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Breast Cancer (APPGBC) held a debate in Parliament to highlight the action that needs to be ...
How we can press play on breast cancer services
We explain the actions that need to be taken to ensure that we can move forwards from the disruption caused to breast cancer services by the...
Putting patients first during the coronavirus pandemic
Find out about the work the Policy and Campaigns team have been doing on behalf of people affected by breast cancer since lockdown.
An update on access to bisphosphonates
Our Campaigns team give you an update on patient access to bisphosphonates and the impact our campaigning has had on NHS Trusts.
Delivering our secondary breast cancer petition to the Cancer Minister
Last week, we went to Parliament to deliver our secondary breast cancer petition to the Cancer Minister, Jo Churchill MP.
Our campaigning for improvements in secondary breast cancer treatment and care
Last year, we launched a campaign demanding change for people affected by secondary breast cancer. We look at some of the results of the cam...
Taking our secondary breast cancer campaign to the top in Scotland
Last week, we took our secondary breast cancer campaign to the top as we met the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Health, Jeane Freeman.
Give a life-changing gift this Giving Tuesday
Breast Cancer Now has a number of ways that you can support our cause. Here are 10 things you can do this Giving Tuesday.
Meet our Bosom Buddies
As part of this year’s #BosomBuddies themed campaign, we’re sharing the stories of 13 incredible women.
Bringing breast cancer awareness to Scottish Parliament
One of the most effective ways of raising breast cancer awareness is by speaking to those in power, which is why Alison went to meet Annie W...
What is the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey, and why does it matter?
Following the government decision on the National Cancer Patient Survey, we explain why it matters to cancer patients.
A toolkit to improve support and care for secondary (metastatic) breast cancer
Find out more about our updated and revised toolkit for nurses working with secondary breast cancer patients.