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Facing breast cancer

If you are facing breast cancer or someone close to you has been diagnosed, read about what to expect from diagnosis and treatment, how to support others and ways to cope.

Having a breast cancer diagnosis

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Diagnosed with breast cancer

Find out more about types of cancer, the treatments available, and what this means for you.

Find out about cancer grades and size

Cancer size and grade

If you've got questions about the size and grade of your breast cancer, our information pages can help.

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Diagnosed as a young woman

Read information and find our support services for younger women with breast cancer (under 45).

Going through breast cancer

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Going through breast cancer treatment

Find support through our information pages about your breast cancer treatment options.

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Living with and beyond breast cancer

Read about coping with a breast cancer diagnosis, from diet and physical activity to emotional support.

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Life after primary breast cancer treatment

Visit our information pages on adapting to life after breast cancer treatment. 

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It takes time to process all of this and to recover, physically and mentally. What you know now, more than ever, is that time is so precious.

Ann, Breast Cancer Now service user

Support for you

Support for you

Support for you

Find out about the services and information that are on offer to support you through your breast cancer diagnosis.

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Call our Helpline

If you have a particular concern about breast cancer or just want to talk, our specialist nurses and trained staff are here for you.

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Information for you

Whether you’re looking for information about breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, you can rely on our award-winning range of publications.

Supporting someone through breast cancer

Supporting someone with breast cancer

Find information on supporting a friend or family member who has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Supporting someone with breast cancer

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