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Tips for coping with self-isolation and social distancing
When Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer, she learned to deal with self-isolation and social distancing. Here are her tips on how you can do the same.
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Cancer isn’t something we speak about in my community
When Kendra was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, she found it difficult to talk about – especially with her family. She explains about the stigma towards illness in the Caribbean community.
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Cancer made me realise who my true friends were
When Aurelie was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 40, only a few of her friends stuck around for support. Thankfully, she found someone to talk to.
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From Pink Ribbon Walk volunteers to close friends
After having breast cancer, Claire and Carole volunteered for a Pink Ribbon Walk. They hit it off from the start, bonding through laughing, dancing, and cheering-on the walkers.
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We respond to draft NICE decision not to recommend abemaciclib with fulvestrant for routine use on the NHS
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has today announced its decision to provisionally not recommend breast cancer treatment abemaciclib with fulvestrant for routine use on the NHS in England, following its time on the Cancer Drugs Fund since April 2019. That's because it has not been found to be a cost-effective use of NHS resources.
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Researchers discover a new link between infertility and breast cancer in men
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.
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Turning scars into a tattoo helped me reclaim my body from cancer’s cruelty
After breast cancer surgery left Karen with scars, she put the empowering lessons of an ancient Japanese art into practice and sought out the skills of a talented tattoo artist.
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Researchers have furthered our understanding of how the biological clock affects breast cancer
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.
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We welcome the SMC's approval of pembrolizumab for use on the NHS in Scotland
Melanie Sturtevant, associate director of policy, evidence and influencing at Breast Cancer Now, said:
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COVID-19 drugs: should I take one if I’m having breast cancer treatment?
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.
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I learnt to laugh more after 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.