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New research into breast cancer dormancy aims to prevent recurrence

Most breast cancers don’t return after treatment. But in some cases, cancer cells can remain inactive in the body for years before reawakening. Thanks to the generosity of supporters of the Patricia Swannell Appeal, we’re now funding 2 pioneering research projects to understand how these ‘dormant’ cells survive and reawaken.

I was treated for secondary breast cancer for a year before doctors realised they’d misdiagnosed me

After being diagnosed with invasive ductal breast cancer, and undergoing a mastectomy, lymph node surgery and chemotherapy, Donna wasn’t prepared for another medical shock.

Melanie's story

Melanie was diagnosed with stage 1 ER+ breast cancer in 2024.

We respond to NHS England breast cancer waiting times: January 2021

NHS England cancer waiting times data from January 2021, published on Thursday 11 March 2021, shows:

Before my diagnosis, I didn’t check my breasts at all

Shevelle found a lump in her breast last summer. The mum-of-one, who was 28 at the time, was originally told it was unlikely to be anything to worry about as she was young. She shares her experience as part of GHD's Take Control Now campaign.

Cynllun Gwella Canser ar gyfer GIG Cymru, 2023-2026 Cyhoeddiad, 31 Ionawr 2023 Trydar

Mae Cynllun Gwella Canser GIG Cymru allan heddiw. Mae'n newyddion da i ganser y fron Mae cynllun gwella canser GIG Cymru yn cael ei gyhoeddi heddiw!

We respond to new study into early-stage breast cancer treatment in UK during initial months of COVID-19 pandemic

Responding to a new study into the treatment of early breast cancer in the UK, between March and May 2020, led by the University of Manchester and published in The British Journal of Cancer, Baroness Delyth Morgan, Chief Executive at Breast Cancer Now, said:

Lucy - on coping with recurrence - Breast Cancer Now Podcast

Last year, Lucy experienced a recurrence just four years after first being diagnosed at age 28. She tells us about how she's managing treatment, being open with her young daughter, and being optimistic about the future.

Update - A new chapter in the Voices team

Since the Voices relaunch in October 2021, you, as Voices have contributed to over 200 opportunities, from research studies, focus groups, panels, speakers, photoshoots and more.

Secondary (metastatic) breast cancer in the bone

Read more about secondary breast cancer in the bone, including symptoms and treatment options.

Environment-tea-lly conscious tips

Simple, easy and fun ways to make your tea more environment-tea-lly conscious.

Gillian made a splash for wear it pink

After finding out wear it pink would fall on her birthday, Gillian asked friends and family to take part in a ‘pink’ dip in the Scottish sea, to raise funds and awareness.