When I started chemotherapy, I didn’t really know anyone in the same boat as me. I attended one of Breast Cancer Now’s Younger Women Together events in Manchester. I was looking for a few answers to my questions, but most of all wanted to make contact with other women in my situation.
Kreena, Younger Women Together event attendee
Will breast cancer affect my fertility?
Some treatments, such as chemotherapy, can affect your ability to become pregnant. Find out more about fertility and breast cancer and planning pregnancy after breast cancer treatment.
Diagnosis and treatment
I have just been diagnosed
Find information on talking to your family and dealing with your diagnosis.
I am going through treatment
Read more about the different types of treatment and their side effects.
Because of my age the doctor suggested I have a test to see whether I had an altered BRCA gene, which significantly increases the risk of breast cancer. I had already been diagnosed, so it was an easy decision to get the test. But I understand that the decision may not be so easy for others, especially if they haven't had a diagnosis.
Liz, diagnosed aged 21
Genes and family history
Find information about genes and breast cancer, whether you have concerns about your family history or have been diagnosed with an altered BRCA gene.
Meet other young women with breast cancer
Whether you're going through treatment or if you're trying to find your new 'normal' afterwards, you can get information from medical professionals and meet others who know how you feel at our Younger Women Together events across the country.
Finding support
Moving forward with BECCA
Our free app has tips and personal stories to help you move forward after treatment.
Younger women with secondary breast cancer
Meet other women under 45 who've been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. You'll have the chance to talk, share and be yourself, away from the pressures of everyday life. There are events throughout the year as well as meet ups for all ages.
Speak to people like me
Speak to a trained volunteer
We'll put you in touch with a young woman who's had a similar experience.
Chat privately on Facebook
Join a safe space online in the Younger Breast Cancer Network, run by young women with breast cancer.
I met some wonderful women at the event. I have come to realise through my treatment that the human spirit of kindness and care is a very special medicine, and can make such a difference. Breast Cancer Now makes sure that this is available to everyone.
Lucy, Younger Women Together event attendee