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EC chemotherapy
Learn about EC chemotherapy for breast cancer, including what it is, who might have it, how it's given and possible side effects.
Personal Story
My anxiety stopped me from seeing a future
After struggling with the mental health aspect of breast cancer, Jo found support from women who had been through the same thing on our Forum.
Drug
Fulvestrant (Faslodex)
Here’s what you need to know about fulvestrant, also known as Faslodex - a hormone therapy that can be used to treat breast cancer that has spread in post-menopausal women.
Article
What does it take to develop a new treatment for breast cancer?
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.
Article
Delivering a fair and equal breast screening programme
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.
Event
Trek Mount Kilimanjaro
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.
Person
Sara Jane
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.
Article
Update: People with breast cancer are at the heart of the new national audits
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.
Article
We hope these tissues unlock some of the ‘secrets’ behind 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.
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Scientists link weight gain to a lower risk of breast cancer before the menopause
New research has linked weight gain from early adulthood up to 40s or 50s to a lower risk of breast cancer before the menopause.
Healthcare Information
Side effects of radiotherapy
Find out more about the side effects of radiotherapy.