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NICE gives provisional 'no' to secondary breast cancer treatment tucatinib - so what now?
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.
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New drugs approved in 2024 and what’s coming up in 2025
Read about the work we've been doing to make sure new and effective breast cancer drugs reach patients quickly.
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Expert tips for better sleep
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.
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New ‘triplet therapy’ improves overall survival in advanced breast cancer
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.
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Helen - on dealing with grief
In this episode Laura talks to Helen about grief. They talk about how grief isn’t just about losing someone, but about the loss of anything; your hair, your body image, your friendships, the life you hoped you’d have.
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Breast Cancer Now launch petition calling on Welsh government to save more lives from breast cancer by tackling low screening uptake
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.
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What does the Scottish Cancer Recovery plan mean 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.
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The pill and breast cancer risk
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.
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Introducing Our New Partnership with tombola: Eyes Down, Check Up
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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We respond to research that has shown breast cancer rates increasing amongst younger people
Dr Simon Vincent, director of research, support and influencing at Breast Cancer Now, said:
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Lake District Ultra Challenge
Walk, run or jog the Lake District Challenge and take on England's finest countryside at your pace. Choose your distance - the full challenge Kendal loop, or a half challenge, quarter challenge, 10km or the Lake District Marathon distance.