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Have you ever wondered how scientists discover new drugs? In this blog, we explore the journey research takes from the initial questions to new drugs.

Breast screening is a powerful tool in diagnosing breast cancer early, but too many people face barriers to taking up their screening invite. Jn this post, we explore inequalities in screening, and Breast Cancer Now’s plans to push for a more inclusive and accessible programme.

You'll go through rainforests to the top of Africa’s highest peak, on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Standing atop Mt Kilimanjaro (5,895m), you’ll see a stunning sunrise over Tanzania. And what's more, the money you raise will help us continue our life-saving research and life-changing support.

Before he was diagnosed in 2012, Doug had no idea men could get breast cancer. Now, he wants to raise awareness amongst other people and improve resources for men affected by breast cancer.

Sara-Jane was diagnosed in 2019, and her diagnosis came as a shock. The same week she had her diagnosis, she was told that her role was being made redundant.

We asked you what data should be collected in the new national audits for primary and secondary breast cancer so they reflect what’s important to people diagnosed with breast cancer.

Professor Valerie Speirs is co-principal investigator of the Breast Cancer Now Tissue Bank. Here Valerie and Edward Jones, our research communications officer, discuss how the Bank has grown over the past 10 years to become a phenomenal medical resource.

New research has linked weight gain from early adulthood up to 40s or 50s to a lower risk of breast cancer before the menopause.

Find out more about the side effects of radiotherapy.

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Men can also get breast cancer. It’s rare, but around 370 are diagnosed with the disease every year in the UK. It’s important we the differences between breast cancer in men and women so we can find better ways to prevent and treat the disease.

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