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Facing the Future

Breast cancer affects everyone – men and women from all walks of life. The effects of breast cancer are profound – not just on those diagnosed, but also on their loved ones. The Facing the future exhibition tells their stories and celebrates their resilience, raising awareness of and funds for Breast Cancer Now during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Goserelin (Zoladex) (BCC33)

This booklet is about goserelin. This is a hormone therapy used to treat breast cancer. It explains what goserelin is, when it may be prescribed, how it works and what side effects may occur. Goserelin is the generic (non‑branded) name of the drug and how it’s referred to in this booklet. Its current brand name is Zoladex.

Working with the London Assembly to improve breast screening uptake in London

Read how we're working with the London Assembly to improve screening uptake in London.

Nicola's story

Business owner Nicola was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2019. She keeps a very positive outlook on life. She tries to be the person she was before cancer took over her life and body.

We respond to news that a blood test could detect 12 most common cancers before symptoms develop

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

What does the new UK-EU relationship mean for breast cancer drugs?

Drugs are a cornerstone of treatment for breast cancer. We know that you may have questions about drug treatment following the transition period ending on 31 December 2020. We take a look at what this means for medicines supply, medicines licensing, and clinical trials.

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.

We respond to report revealing more than one in four premature deaths in UK 'will be due to cancer by 2050'

Responding to a new study from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), 'Tackling the Impact of Cancer on Health, the Economy and Society', published today, Claire Rowney, chief executive at Breast Cancer Now, said:

This World Cancer Day, I'm standing with everyone affected by a cancer diagnosis

Sara never expected breast cancer to happen to her. This World Cancer Day, she’s helping to spread the message that you’re not alone after a diagnosis, and that there’s support out there for everyone affected by cancer.

Secondary (metastatic) breast cancer in the lung

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

How our Tissue Bank is shaping the future of breast cancer research

This year we’re celebrating 10 years of the Breast Cancer Now Tissue Bank. By collecting tissue samples from people affected by breast cancer and making them available to researchers, our Tissue Bank accelerates progress towards faster diagnosis and better treatments.

Improving access to medicines in Scotland

Read how we're working to make sure that patients can access new and effective breast cancer treatments quickly in Scotland.