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Secondary breast cancer support for healthcare professionals

Spot the signs and symptoms of secondary breast cancer earlier.

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We're here for you and your patients

In 2019, we surveyed 2,000 people in the UK living with incurable secondary (metastatic) breast cancer about their experiences. 

We found that 1 in 4 respondents who had previously been treated for breast cancer, visited their GP 3 or more times with symptoms of secondary breast cancer, before being diagnosed.

That’s why we're helping people like you, healthcare professionals across the UK, to learn the signs and symptoms of secondary breast cancer.

As healthcare professionals, it’s essential that we are aware of the signs of secondary breast cancer so that our patients receive timely treatment and care.

Dr Helen Wall

Free guides for your patients

Support for you

Laura, who has short brown hair and is wearing a blue denim jumpsuit, sat looking up to the right

If I’d had the right scan at the time, I still would have had secondary breast cancer, but the tumour would have been significantly smaller and I would have started treatment 9 months sooner. It concerns me that other patients could slip through the cracks in the same way.

Laura, living with secondary breast cancer

Support for your patients

  • Forum

    Use our forum to ask our nurses questions about breast cancer and breast health anonymously. We’ll try to respond within 24 hours.

    Go to the nurses board

  • Explore ways to talk to our nurses

    It can be difficult to talk to someone in person about breast cancer concerns. Explore other ways you can ask a question.

    Ask our nurses
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    Living with Secondary Breast Cancer

    You can count on Living with Secondary Breast Cancer to be there for you, no matter what.

    Choose the service for you
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    Younger Women with Secondaries Together

    If you're a younger woman with secondary breast cancer, we're here for you. Meet other women who understand and get tailored support.

    Join one of our events
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    The forum

    Through our online forum, we’re with you every step of the way – alongside thousands of people with real experience of breast cancer.

    Visit the forum