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Breast cancer in ethnic communities

Studies have shown that women from underrepresented ethnic groups face different breast cancer outcomes than white women, like later-stage diagnosis, lower survival rate and poorer patient experience.

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Healthcare Information

Signs and symptoms of breast cancer

Breast cancer can cause a number of signs and symptoms. See your GP if you notice a change to your breast that’s new or unusual for you.

Common misconceptions and taboos have helped create stigma around conversations about breast health and breast cancer, leading to poorer breast cancer outcomes for women from ethnic communities.

We want to help women from all backgrounds feel seen, heard and supported throughout their breast cancer journey. It’s vital we keep up the conversation about breast cancer, raising awareness of the unique challenges women from ethnic communities face, and encourage everyone to get to know their breasts.

Breast Cancer Myths

What myths have you heard about breast cancer? Dr Aziza Sesay (GP), Naman Julka-Anderson (therapeutic radiographer), Nipa Patel (pharmacist), and Sarah Adomah (clinical nurse specialist) tell us the facts about common breast cancer myths.

Watch more from our healthcare professionals on breast screening and breast cancer awareness.

You can also check out our 'Breast Cancer Now chats' video series for more on these topics:

Know your breasts - in your language

  • Anjli, a service pledge patient advocate volunteer, reading Breast Cancer Now information booklets.

    Know your breasts guides

    Download or order free leaflets about the symptoms of breast cancer in 14 languages, including Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu, and Bengali.

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    Breast cancer awareness videos

    Learn about breast cancer and how to check your breasts to help notice any changes. We have videos in 14 languages, including BSL.

Read the stories of women from ethnic communities

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