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Caring for scars after breast cancer surgery

Scars are a natural part of the body's healing process but they can cause irritation and some find them unsightly. Here, we talk about caring for scars after breast cancer surgery.

Trastuzumab emtansine (Kadcyla)

Learn how certain types of breast cancer can be treated with trastuzumab emtansine, also known by its brand name, Kadcyla. Find out who it’s for and the possible side effects.

We respond to new figures from Cancer Research UK showing thousands fewer breast cancer patients started treatment in the last year in England

Baroness Delyth Morgan, Chief Executive at Breast Cancer Now, said:

We respond to the latest COVID-19 guidance

Mia Rosenblatt, Associate Director of Policy, Evidence and Influencing at Breast Cancer Now, said:

A potential new way to overcome fulvestrant resistance in secondary breast cancer

Scientists have furthered our understanding of how some secondary breast cancers can become resistant to the hormone therapy fulvestrant.

Leuprorelin (Prostap)

Leuprorelin, also known as Prostap, is a hormone therapy used to treat breast cancer in women who've not been through the menopause.

Walking saved me after I lost my mum

When Sacha lost her mum to breast cancer in 2019, she wanted to do something in her memory.

Paclitaxel (Taxol)

Learn about chemotherapy drug paclitaxel (Taxol), including when it's used and its side effects.

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We respond to NICE provisional decision to not recommend elacestrant in England

Claire Rowney, chief executive at Breast Cancer Now, said:

Breast Cancer Now response to the death of Linda Nolan

Claire Rowney, CEO, Breast Cancer Now says:

We respond to publication of Scottish Referral Guidelines for Suspected Cancer

Melanie Sturtevant, associate director of policy, evidence and influencing at Breast Cancer Now, said: