Why we do it

You might hear that breast cancer isn’t a big deal anymore. That it’s “not that bad” compared to other cancers. But we know that breast cancer isn’t yesterday’s problem. That’s why we’re here today. Now. 

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world. Over 55,000 people are diagnosed every year in the UK alone. Each one will face challenging treatment regimes. Gruelling side effects. Uncertainty, anxiety and fear.  

If we don’t do something, we won’t be able to make sure that everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live. Thousands more people will die. Families and friendships will keep being shattered. 

We’re here to make sure that doesn’t happen.  

In our annual report and accounts, you can learn exactly what we’ve been doing to make our vision a reality, and how we spend our money.

Last year, we were here for more people than ever before with our support services. We reached millions through our Touch Look Check campaign. And we made some exciting research findings, particularly around aggressive breast cancers, and the genetic variances in cancers in different ethnic groups.

Take a look at the report to find out what else we’ve been up to.

Whatever breast cancer brings, we’re here.

We’ve funded world-class research, finding new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat breast cancer, so more people live and live well for longer.

We’ve run groundbreaking campaigns, so that everyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment, care and support.

And we’ve been here with support services and trusted information – online, on the phone, face-to-face and in print – for anyone affected by the disease.

We’ve been making progress for people affected by breast cancer for over 50 years. But breast cancer isn’t a done deal, and we’re not stopping yet.