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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sally Kum, associate director of nursing and health information at Breast Cancer Now said:

Living with secondary breast cancer can bring up lots of concerns. Explore our information on emotional, physical and practical topics, from money and work needs, to relationships.

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

Rosemarie found a lump just before her sister was diagnosed. Black Women Rising helped her accept her diagnosis.

Over 4 weeks, you'll meet other women like you who understand the challenges you’re facing, in a confidential online space.

Baroness Delyth Morgan, chief executive at Breast Cancer Now, said:

Our researchers have uncovered a hidden weakness in some tumours that could lead to smarter treatment decisions.

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