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Researchers based at the Institute of Cancer Research have discovered a link between infertility and breast cancer in men. This could help us better understand the disease and lead to better ways to treat or prevent it.

Researchers funded by us have further uncovered how the biological clock affects breast cancer growing and spreading. This new knowledge could help us find new and better ways to treat the disease.

Melanie Sturtevant, associate director of policy, evidence and influencing at Breast Cancer Now, said:

People who are at most risk of becoming seriously ill if they get COVID-19 can have drug treatments to try to reduce their symptoms. This includes people over 50 and people with breast cancer.

After treatment, Bunshri felt consumed by cancer. She reflects on what helped her move forward, from laughter therapy to picking up her camera again.

After her diagnosis, Bex just wanted to speak to someone who understood. She decided to be that person for others, by volunteering with our support service, Someone Like Me. You can help us continue our life-changing support, like Someone Like Me, and our life-saving research, by making a donation today.

Laura, first diagnosed with breast cancer at 25, is the face of Fairfax & Favor’s new campaign to raise money for Breast Cancer Now. She discusses her secondary diagnosis and living every day to the full. She calls for all women to check their breasts regularly.

In this episode, we speak to Fay, who talks about struggling with sex and intimacy in the months following her breast cancer treatment.

Researchers are testing new combinations of drugs to treat breast cancer that’s spread to the bone, thanks to funding from Breast Cancer Now.

Tracey was a beloved member of the Breast Cancer Now team in Cardiff. Even after she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, she continued helping others with the condition.

When Maggie’s daughter, Kirsty, was diagnosed with breast cancer, her friends and family rallied around to support her. Their group decided to host a ‘small’ Afternoon Tea for the cause – and it ended up being much bigger than expected!

Three women share how they took up exercise after being diagnosed with breast cancer, and the difference it has made to them.

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