I remember Mum having a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. Then a mastectomy and more radiotherapy when the cancer came back. And that was that. There was no chemotherapy. No drugs. Sadly, when she developed secondary breast cancer, after 3 years she passed away.
Thanks to research, Abby’s breast cancer experience has been so different from her Mum’s
Help our researchers create more breakthroughs
Our researchers found that if breast cancer stems cells don’t have a certain protein in them, they can’t form tumours, and chemotherapy becomes even more effective. This kind of breakthrough could help stop some breast cancers in their tracks.
Help us make more breakthroughs this Christmas.
Share a message with our researchers this Christmas, and we’ll share it on a digital wall for them to see
"To you all, you are doing such a wonderful job for us all. Doing all your research you are saving people's lives every minute of every day. A massive thank you."
"Having had breast cancer, I know how important it is to find the help and support of a team of people who care and find new drugs. So, a big thank you and have a lovely Christmas."
"I have secondary breast cancer and hope this small donation will aid cancer research to find ways to prolong life. Research has already helped me to prolong my time. Thank you"