10 tips for keeping your mind and body active while at home
If you don’t have a lot of opportunity to go outside, here are some tips for keeping yourself active.
25 Mar 2020
Podcast: Someone Like Me
In this episode, we speak to two of our Someone Like Me volunteers. Both of them have had breast cancer, and now give their time to others in similar situations to them.
25 Mar 2020
Access to breast cancer drugs: what to look out for in 2020
We share an update on which drugs will be assessed for use on the NHS this year, as well as look back at those approved in 2019.
23 Mar 2020
Alison’s Raspberry and Almond Meringue Cake
For her Afternoon Tea, Alison adapted a recipe her friend gave her for this beautiful meringue cake. Try it yourself!
19 Mar 2020
Exercise for all: 5 activities to try today
From walking to swimming, we look at five types of exercise that you may want to try after breast cancer treatment, with some expert tips to get you started.
16 Mar 2020
Depression, mental health and breast cancer
Our nurse Jane Murphy looks at mental health and breast cancer, and provides support if you think you're experiencing the signs of depression.
16 Mar 2020
10 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.
16 Mar 2020
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.
16 Mar 2020
Podcast: Dr Liz O’Riordan Answers all your questions about breast cancer
In this episode, Laura asks Dr Liz O'Riordan questions about breast cancer ranging from diet and exercise to treatment and drugs, from signs and symptoms of secondary breast cancer to how to reduce a risk of recurrence, from what cancer actually is to whether it can be cured, and many more.
12 Mar 2020
Five hashtags connecting people with breast cancer
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be a lonely time. We share the five hashtags that are connecting people affected by breast cancer on social media.
25 Feb 2020
Podcast: exercise after breast cancer
This week, we are sharing our Facebook Live chat with our Clinical Nurse Specialist, Addie. She is joined by Lizzy Davies, a cancer exercise specialist.
13 Feb 2020
Why it’s important to take time for reflection
We often talk about the effects breast cancer can have on your physical health, but it’s also important to acknowledge how your mental health may be impacted.
31 Jan 2020
Treatment developments, patient communication and updating guidelines: highlights from the ABC5 conference on secondary breast cancer
Our Clinical Nurse Specialist Catherine Priestley highlights some themes from the 2019 International Consensus Conference for Advanced Breast Cancer (ABC) in Lisbon.
20 Dec 2019
Access to atezolizumab with nab-paclitaxel: what you need to know
Atezolizumab with nab-paclitaxel can be offered to NHS patients through a free access scheme. We explain what you need to know about this treatment.
17 Dec 2019
With the help of my friends and family, we have achieved something wonderful.
Julie shares why she’s raising money for Breast Cancer Now and what it would mean to her to win at the Amazing Women Awards, hosted by Woman and Home Magazine.
16 Jul 2019
Here’s how you can fundraise this July
So why not get inspired and put on a fundraiser this summer?
08 Jul 2019
News roundup: Night shifts, Black Women Rising and diet and breast cancer
A roundup of the latest news about breast cancer research, treatments and side effects.
21 Jun 2019
Celebrating the positive impact of volunteering
Volunteering brings people and communities together, builds confidence and develops new skills, improves mental health, and has a positive impact on health and wellbeing. The ActWELL volunteer lifestyle coaching role is a perfect example of this.
05 Jun 2019
Hold the perfect Wimbledon fundraiser
Here are our top tips to on how you can raise funds to help make life-saving breast cancer research and life-changing support happen while watching the tournament!
30 May 2019
Europe's biggest party is just around the corner
The Eurovision song contest is fast approaching. Here's how you can use the event as an opportunity for a fun-filled fundraiser!
09 May 2019