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Researchers are investigating how body composition affects the severity of side effects from chemotherapy experienced by women with secondary breast cancer, thanks to new funding from Breast Cancer Now.

After getting her second breast cancer diagnosis in 2020, Joanna produced a documentary and art installation about her breast cancer experience. She tells us about her two-time diagnosis, the discovery of a hereditary altered gene, and everything she wants to achieve with her project, Goodbye Breasts!

This booklet is for familes needing to talk to children about breast cancer. It covers diagnosis, going into hospital, treatments and hair loss. Mummy’s Lump follows Elly and Jack as they learn of their mother’s diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer. It has the look and feel of a classic children's story book, with illustrations by Sarah Garson. 

Louise is an accomplished ballet dancer who's living with secondary breast cancer. She wants to live to celebrate her 60th birthday with a solo ballet rendition.

In October 2021, we were very disappointed to learn that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) was provisionally unable to recommend tucatinib with trastuzumab and capecitabine for routine use on the NHS.

Read about the work we've been doing to make sure new and effective breast cancer drugs reach patients quickly.

With the help of an expert, we look at the best ways to try to get a good night’s sleep, from self-help tips to sleep aids.

A clinical trial, led by one of our scientists, has revealed the benefits of a powerful combination of 3 drugs for aggressive secondary breast cancer.

Leading research and support charity, Breast Cancer Now has today [Wednesday 6 August] launched a petition calling on the Welsh Government to save more lives from breast cancer by taking action to get more women screened for breast cancer.

Last week, the Scottish Government published the ‘Recovery and Redesign: An Action Plan for Cancer Services’ which sets out the cancer recovery plan and cancer strategy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Find out if the contraceptive pill increases the risk of breast cancer and what to consider if you’re deciding whether to take the pill.

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new partnership with Britain’s leading bingo brand, tombola, as we join forces to raise awareness of breast cancer and encourage more people across the UK to regularly check their breasts.

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