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Find out how and when your hair grows back after chemotherapy for breast cancer, including how long it may take and whether it could grow back differently.

New research findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that pembrolizumab, if given in combination with chemo before surgery - and again on its own after surgery - can stop the disease coming back in women with triple negative breast cancer.

Most breast cancers don’t come back after treatment, but sometimes it can return, so it’s important to know what signs and symptoms to look out for. This leaflet shows the changes to be aware of after breast cancer treatment.

By taking on an 'Own Place' event for Breast Cancer Now, I agree that:

Jo was devastated when she found out chemotherapy meant that she would lose her hair. She shares her tips on managing hair loss.

Every 10 minutes, is diagnosed with breast cancer. #Give10 on 27 November and help us be there for them.

New research reveals the role a molecule called Endo180 plays in breast cancer spreading and becoming incurable.

Dr Simon Vincent, director of research, support and influencing at Breast Cancer Now, said:

Leading a healthy lifestyle after a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment can help with this. So, our researchers are looking at ways to better support women with this.

Skylar was only 12 when her mum was diagnosed with breast cancer, and the news had a huge impact on her life. Later on, she began to question her own risk of developing the disease.

Breast Cancer Now has commented on findings from the Lumina trial presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

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