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About breast cancer

Everything you need to know about breast cancer, from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment and beyond.

Information you can trust

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Signs and symptoms

Learn how to check your chest and the signs and symptoms to be aware of.

Read signs and symptoms
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Risk factors and causes

Learn about breast cancer risk factors and how you can reduce your risk.

Find out the risk factors and causes
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Primary breast cancer

Find out about the different types of primary breast cancer and how it's diagnosed.

Read primary breast cancer
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Secondary breast cancer

If breast cancer spreads to another part of the body, it's called secondary breast cancer.

About secondary breast cancer
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Screening, tests and scans

Breast cancer may be diagnosed using a number of tests and scans.

Learn about screening
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Diagnosis

If you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, there's a lot to take in.

Learn about diagnosis
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Treatment

Find out about treatments for breast cancer and the side effects they may cause.

Learn about treatment
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Life after treatment

Get information and tips for life after breast cancer treatment.

Learn about life after treatment

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    Support for you

    We offer a range of support services for people affected by breast cancer, both online and in person.

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    Supporting someone

    If your partner, family member or friend has been diagnosed with breast cancer, you might want to know how best to support them.

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Information leaflets

We have a whole range of information leaflets and booklets about breast cancer you can download or order in the post.