Healthcare Information
Breast cancer affects younger women in many ways. Find out about our information and support services for younger women with breast cancer.
1. Diagnosis and treatment
Breast cancer in younger women - diagnosis and treatment
Your care and support needs as a younger woman with breast cancer are often different to those of older women. We’re here to help. Find out more about diagnosis, fertility and pregnancy and where to get more support.
Treatment
If you have been diagnosed with primary breast cancer, your treatment team will discuss your treatment options with you and their possible side effects. These pages can help support you with more information about your treatment options.
Signs and symptoms of breast cancer
Breast cancer can cause a number of signs and symptoms. See your GP if you notice a change to your breast that’s new or unusual for you.
2. Fertility and pregnancy
Fertility and breast cancer treatment
Learn about how breast cancer treatment may affect your chances of becoming pregnant and find out where to get support.
Breast cancer during and after pregnancy
If you’re diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy, you can usually have effective treatment for your breast cancer without it affecting your baby’s development.
3. Work and family
Work and breast cancer
You may be worried about the effect of breast cancer on your employment. Learn about how you are protected under the Equality Act and how you can get support.
Telling family and friends about your breast cancer
Telling loved ones about your breast cancer can be difficult. But talking to them can help. Learn about how you can approach these conversations and how different people might react.
Talking with children about breast cancer
Read our guide to help you talk to your children about breast cancer, including how to talk to children of different ages, telling your child's school and getting additional support.
Quality Assurance
Last reviewed in January 2025. The next planned review begins in January 2026.
Support for you
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Call our free helpline
0808 800 6000If you have any concerns about breast cancer, or just want to talk, our specialist nurses are here for you.
Lines open: Monday to Friday - 9am to 4pm; Saturday - 9am to 1pm
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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.
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Younger Women Together
Younger Women Together gives you the chance to meet other women aged 20-45 who understand what you’re going through.
