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Delivering a fair and equal breast screening programme

Breast screening is a powerful tool in diagnosing breast cancer early, but too many people face barriers to taking up their screening invite. Jn this post, we explore inequalities in screening, and Breast Cancer Now’s plans to push for a more inclusive and accessible programme.

Our top research discoveries in 2025

Research is the key to stopping breast cancer in its tracks. This year, our scientists have made remarkable progress, uncovering findings that could change how we prevent, detect and treat breast cancer.

Laura - the power of storytelling - Breast Cancer Now Podcast

When Laura was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, she was told she had two years to live. 11 years later, she is running her own successful blog, Living with Hope and Secondary Breast Cancer. We spoke to Laura about the effect that sharing her story and experience has had on her, and what led to her speaking onstage in front of an audience of hundreds last year.

Trek Mount Kilimanjaro

You'll go through rainforests to the top of Africa’s highest peak, on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Standing atop Mt Kilimanjaro (5,895m), you’ll see a stunning sunrise over Tanzania. And what's more, the money you raise will help us continue our life-saving research and life-changing support.

Sara Jane

Sara-Jane was diagnosed in 2019, and her diagnosis came as a shock. The same week she had her diagnosis, she was told that her role was being made redundant.

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We respond to NICE decision to approve Enhertu for routine use on the NHS for people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer

Rachael Franklin, deputy chief executive at Breast Cancer Now, said: “We’re thrilled that today NICE has confirmed continued access to Enhertu for people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer on the NHS in England. This news comes just two weeks after the landmark announcement that the drug would be made available to people with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer.

Talk to a nurse by email

Talk to a nurse by email for support with your breast cancer or breast health questions.

Update: People with breast cancer are at the heart of the new national audits

We asked you what data should be collected in the new national audits for primary and secondary breast cancer so they reflect what’s important to people diagnosed with breast cancer.

We hope these tissues unlock some of the ‘secrets’ behind breast cancer

Professor Valerie Speirs is co-principal investigator of the Breast Cancer Now Tissue Bank. Here Valerie and Edward Jones, our research communications officer, discuss how the Bank has grown over the past 10 years to become a phenomenal medical resource.

Scientists link weight gain to a lower risk of breast cancer before the menopause

New research has linked weight gain from early adulthood up to 40s or 50s to a lower risk of breast cancer before the menopause.

Side effects of radiotherapy

Find out more about the side effects of radiotherapy.