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We respond to the launch of the first UK proton beam therapy trial for breast cancer patients

Dr Kotryna Temcinaite, Senior Research Communications Manager at Breast Cancer Now, said:

The Catalyst Programme: Testing if PARP inhibitors could be used to treat secondary breast cancer in the brain

Professor Leonie Young

What does the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan mean for breast cancer

Last month, the long-awaited NHS Long Term Workforce Plan for England was published. In this blog we discuss what the plan says and what it could mean for people affected by breast cancer.

Anna’s gluten free pistachio cookies

The lovely Anna, who works here at Breast Cancer Now, shares one of her favourite gluten free bakes – these delicious pistachio cookies.

From awareness to action in the South Asian community: a conversation on breast cancer

In July 2024, Breast Cancer Now held its first ever panel event for South Asian women, by South Asian women.

Atezolizumab (Tecentriq)

Read more about atezolizumab (Tecentriq), including what it is, how it’s given and whether it may be suitable for you.

I was excited to become a nanny, but then I found out I had breast cancer

After facing breast cancer when her daughter was 36 weeks pregnant, Kathrine decided to host an Afternoon Tea.

I put off seeing a doctor because I believed that breast cancer was incurable

When Lorraine found a lump, she thought nothing could be done to help her. After her treatment and recovery, she turned her attention to helping and educating others on breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Now responds to the sad news of Jacqueline Gold's death

Reacting to the sad news of Jacqueline Gold’s death today, Baroness Delyth Morgan, Chief Executive at Breast Cancer Now said:

I wanted immediate reconstruction because I couldn’t imagine having part of me missing

When Suzanne was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, the news came as a huge shock. After coming to terms with her diagnosis, she opted for immediate breast reconstruction after her mastectomy. She tells us about her recovery process, how happy she is with the results, and how she’s drawing on her experience as a Breast Cancer Voice.

We respond to the Scottish Health Technologies Group’s recommendation on tumour profiling tests for certain patients with primary breast cancer

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

Younger Women Together in person

We hold in person events across the UK, so you can meet women like you who understand the challenges you’re facing.