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Abigail's story

Following her treatment for primary breast cancer, Abigail found connection, hope, and inspiration by volunteering at one of our cheer points.

Training for an ultra marathon after my diagnosis kept me sane

In July 2018, Emma was diagnosed with breast cancer. Almost exactly a year later, she took part in the Peak District Ultra Challenge.

Even in her final days with breast cancer, Emma was thinking of others

As Philippa and Wilma reflect on their friend Emma and her gregarious way of life, they are grateful to be able to remember her in a way that might one day find a cure for secondary breast cancer.

I felt guilty for feeling fatigued after treatment

Sarah felt flat after treatment, but found ways to manage her fatigue. She shares her top 5 tips.

We respond to a new study into the use of ErSO to shrink oestrogen receptor positive breast cancer in mice

Dr Kotryna Temcinaite, Senior Research Communications Manager at Breast Cancer Now, said:

Know your breasts - quick guide, Portuguese (BCN245)

A quick guide to being breast aware, in Portuguese. Whatever your age, size or shape it’s important to look after your breasts by being breast aware. Our illustrated quick guide in Portuguese and English shows you what breast changes to look and feel for.  This is an ideal pocket-sized (A7) leaflet to promote breast awareness in the community. Includes the Breast Cancer Now checklist. 

I planned my wedding while going through chemotherapy

Cliona was 24 and newly engaged when she found out she had breast cancer. She shares why she kept her spirits up and how her loved ones helped her to the altar.

Facing breast cancer together

Breast Cancer Care is here so that no one has to face breast cancer alone. We are the only UK-wide charity providing specialist support and tailored information for anyone affected by breast cancer.

Why I got a tattoo to cover my mastectomy scar

Kerry Allison hated looking at her mastectomy scar. But 2 years after her breast cancer diagnosis, she found an artistic way to regain her self-esteem.

9 ways to overcome anxiety: when worry gets out of control

Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist Rachel Rawson explains how to spot the signs of anxiety, and explains some simple ways of coping and reducing it.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month charity products

Our incredible partners have designed unique and limited edition products, all to support life-changing support and world-class research.

Talk to a nurse

Got questions or concerns? Our breast cancer nurses are here to help. It’s free, confidential and just a phone call or email away.