About breast cancer
Everything you need to know about breast cancer, from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment and beyond.
When you're diagnosed with breast cancer, there's a lot to take in.
Whether you're recently diagnosed, having treatment, living with breast cancer or worried about a symptom, you can trust our information.
Information you can trust
Signs and symptoms
Learn how to check your chest and the signs and symptoms to be aware of.
Breast cancer awareness
Find out about the causes and risks of breast cancer.
Primary breast cancer
Find out about primary breast cancer, including the different types.
Secondary breast cancer
If breast cancer spreads to another part of the body, it's called secondary breast cancer.
Screening, tests and scans
Breast cancer may be diagnosed using a number of tests and scans.
Diagnosis
If you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, there's a lot to take in.
Treatment
Find out about treatments for breast cancer and the side effects they may cause.
Life after treatment
Get information and tips for life after breast cancer treatment.
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Breast lumps and benign breast conditions
Although most breast lumps are not cancer, it’s important to get them checked. Learn about breast lumps and benign (not cancer) conditions.Find out more -
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Breast cancer in families
Find out whether family history could impact your chances of developing breast cancer. And if you’ve been diagnosed, what it may mean for yo...Find out more -
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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.Find out more
Breast cancer in ethnic communities
In the UK, women from ethnic community backgrounds face lower survival rates, later diagnosis, and different levels of care when it comes to breast cancer. Learn more about the facts, signs and symptoms, and real stories from women in ethnic communities.