Woman having a coronavirus jab

We answer some common questions about the current COVID-19 vaccines and breast cancer treatments.

11 March 2021 Breast Cancer Now

Carly, a woman in her early 40s with shoulder-length blonde hair, smiles warmly

Carly lost both her mum and her grandmother to breast cancer, so she almost expected to get a diagnosis at some point. However, it came much sooner than she thought, and presented a lot of challenges - both mental and physical.

12 May 2022 Breast Cancer Now

House of Commons

The Health and Care Bill received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022, meaning it has now become law. Unfortunately, we don't think it went far enough to help cancer patients.

12 May 2022 Breast Cancer Now

The nursing team at Breast Cancer Now

For International Nurses Day, we'd like to take a moment to recognise all the fantastic work our nurses do here at Breast Cancer Now.

10 May 2022 Breast Cancer Now

Jane Devonshire's Salted Caramel Dulce De Leche Cupcakes

Jane, who was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer when she was 46, shares a Salted Caramel Dulce De Leche Cupcakes recipe. 

5 May 2022 Breast Cancer Now

Jane Devonshire's Nduja Scotch Eggs

Jane, who was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer when she was 46, shares a Nduja Scotch Eggs recipe. 

5 May 2022 Breast Cancer Now

Marcia, an athletic white woman with dark brown hair, holds a yoga pose atop a rock jutting out into the sea

After being treated for breast cancer at the age of 32, Marcia was left with a lot of fear and anger. Counselling didn't feel right for her, so she tried yoga instead. Now, 24 years later, she teaches classes for other women who have experienced breast cancer.

28 April 2022 Breast Cancer Now

Jane, a white woman with salt-and-pepper hair and glasses

Jane was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 after her tumour was initially missed by mammogram and ultrasound scans. Since then, she’s been doing what she can to raise awareness amongst her friends, family and colleagues.

27 April 2022 Personal story

A close up of one hand holding another in a comforting manner

Tracey and Elizabeth­­­­­­­ were both diagnosed with breast cancer during the pandemic and agreed to share their experiences with the Health and Social Care Select Committee’s Expert Panel as part of its evaluation into the government’s commitments on cancer services in England.

27 April 2022

Anna, who has bobbed brown hair, smiles while holding up a medal from one of her many races. She is wearing a bright pink top.

Anna lives with secondary breast cancer in her liver, bones and brain, but she's found ways to gain control over her situation and adapt to her 'new normal'.

25 April 2022 Personal story