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Personal Story
Everyone with secondary breast cancer should have a specialist nurse
Mandy was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer two years ago when she was 47. Since being diagnosed she has had support from Tracy, a secondary breast cancer nurse at her hospital.
Personal Story
After being part of a medical trial, I now help to approve future clinical trials for breast cancer patients
Opting to take part in a clinical trial has helped Hilary to realise the importance of research and motivated her to do more to represent patient views in breast cancer research.
Healthcare Information
Secondary (metastatic) breast cancer in the brain
Find out about what it means when breast cancer has spread to the brain, the different treatment options and managing symptoms.
Personal Story
Abi's story
I was first diagnosed with breast cancer mid-lockdown.
Personal Story
My story: exercise and breast cancer
Sara, Rebecca and Della talk about their relationship with exercise throughout and beyond their breast cancer treatment.
Personal Story
My treatment was tough, but the emotional support I received had a huge impact on my recovery
Toria Kendrick was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after having a baby and seeing her own mother go through treatment. Once she felt well enough to return to work, she began raising money to help others.
Personal Story
I love using my experiences to help improve support in the future
As a Breast Cancer Voice, Julie uses her experiences to advocate for others and improve researchers’ understanding of breast cancer.
Personal Story
The only menopausal mum at the school gate
Ann Coxon was diagnosed with breast cancer in autumn 2014, the year before her young daughter was going to start school.
Personal Story
The day I was diagnosed with breast cancer
Nicky, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, couldn’t believe the diagnosis when it happened. She found our support services kept her informed and stopped her feeling isolated.
Drug
Vinorelbine (Navelbine)
Learn about the chemotherapy drug vinorelbine (Navelbine), including how it’s given, who might be offered it, possible side effects and medicines to avoid during treatment.
Personal Story
15 years later, we’ve reached our £100,000 fundraising goal
A tireless fundraiser for Breast Cancer Now, Robert shares how he got started, what keeps him motivated, and how his team pushed towards an incredible milestone.
Article
Two hormones could help more accurately predict breast cancer risk in younger women
A study has found that adding two hormone measurements to a breast cancer risk prediction tool can increase its accuracy for women aged 35-50.