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We stop women with secondary breast cancer feeling forgotten
Tracy, a secondary breast specialist cancer nurse, tells us about the importance of specialist support for people living with secondary breast cancer.
Free will services
Find out about our free will-writing services and help protect people affected by breast cancer, long into the future. Have your will written for free through the National Free Wills Network, or use our free online will-writing service through Bequeathed.
Healthcare Information
Hormone receptors and breast cancer
Some breast cancers use hormones in the body to help them grow. Here's what you need to know about hormone receptors and breast cancer.
Younger Women Together events
If you’re aged 18 to 45, Younger Women Together gives you tailored support and the chance to meet people your age.
Article
We respond to early research into Field-Cycling Imaging (FCI), a new MRI technology
Dr Simon Vincent, Director of Research at Breast Cancer Now, said:
Drug
Capecitabine (Xeloda)
Learn about capecitabine (Xeloda), a chemotherapy drug used to treat breast cancer, including when it’s given, how it’s taken, and possible side effects.
Article
Do breast cancer treatments lower your immune system?
Some people worry that breast cancer treatments might lower their immune system, putting them more at risk from Covid-19. But not all cancer treatments affect the immune system.
Article
Delivering Real Choice – where are we now?
It’s been almost 2 years since we published our Delivering Real Choice report. We want to share what we’ve been doing in that time to support women who choose to have breast reconstruction surgery.
Personal Story
Waiting for reconstruction has been hard, but I’ve got through it with humour
Carole was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 37. After a tough experience with chemotherapy, she’s also had to wait a long time for reconstruction. Thankfully, her friends have helped her through it.
Article
Bami - on educating others on breast awareness - Breast Cancer Now Podcast
After losing her mum and sister to breast cancer, Bami was hypervigilant about her own risk. Now, she volunteers her time and efforts to educating others on what to look out for.
Article
Rachel and Zahida - Mental health - Breast Cancer Now Podcast
In a live Facebook recording, our Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist Rachel Rawson spoke to Zahida, who has used our Someone Like Me service, about her personal experience managing her mental health after breast cancer treatment. Listen to their conversation and find the full video on our Facebook page.
Event
Peak District Ultra Challenge
You’ll be among 2,000 other adventurers, all enjoying the Peak District National Park and Derbyshire's finest scenery. From the Bakewell basecamp the full 100km challenge heads out past Chatsworth House, and on through varied terrain on a figure of 8 route with a few testing climbs, and some stunning views.