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What the Generations Study is teaching us about breast cancer risk

The Breast Cancer Now Generations Study is helping us understand what causes breast cancer in more detail than ever before. In this article, we run through some of the latest discoveries made possible by this study.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You know your body – why speaking up matters (Jay)

In this episode of the Breast Cancer Now podcast, Jay shares her journey working in cancer research to receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer herself.

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.

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.

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:

Lake District Ultra Challenge

Experience challenging hill climbs, breathtaking lakeside views and England’s beautiful countryside at the Lake District Ultra Challenge!

Local representative volunteer

Our local representative volunteers represent Breast Cancer Now at events in their local community. This might be at a fundraising event, giving a talk to thank our supporters for donations. It might be posing with a cheque for a social media snap or running an information stand at a health and wellbeing event.

London Halloween Walk

Choose your distance - a wicked 10km walk, a horrific half marathon or a terrifying full marathon trek. Dress to distress and gather your bravest guys and ghouls to make up a team – or go it alone if you dare and meet up with other chilling challengers.