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New trial aims to reduce treatment side effects for women with secondary breast cancer
Researchers are investigating how body composition affects the severity of side effects from chemotherapy experienced by women with secondary breast cancer, thanks to new funding from Breast Cancer Now.
Personal Story
Help Joanna say, Goodbye Breasts!
After getting her second breast cancer diagnosis in 2020, Joanna produced a documentary and art installation about her breast cancer experience.
She tells us about her two-time diagnosis, the discovery of a hereditary altered gene, and everything she wants to achieve with her project, Goodbye Breasts!
Personal Story
Louise Hudson
Louise is an accomplished ballet dancer who's living with secondary breast cancer. She wants to live to celebrate her 60th birthday with a solo ballet rendition.
Article
NICE gives provisional 'no' to secondary breast cancer treatment tucatinib - so what now?
In October 2021, we were very disappointed to learn that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) was provisionally unable to recommend tucatinib with trastuzumab and capecitabine for routine use on the NHS.
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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.
Article
Donna
The one message I’d like people to take away from my talks is to regularly Touch, Look, Check (TLC).
Article
What does the Scottish Cancer Recovery plan mean for breast cancer?
Last week, the Scottish Government published the ‘Recovery and Redesign: An Action Plan for Cancer Services’ which sets out the cancer recovery plan and cancer strategy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Healthcare Information
The pill, contraception and breast cancer risk
Taking the contraceptive pill slightly increases your risk of breast cancer. Find out how much the pill could increase your risk, and why.
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We respond to research that has shown breast cancer rates increasing amongst younger people
Dr Simon Vincent, director of research, support and influencing at Breast Cancer Now, said:
Event
Lake District Ultra Challenge
Walk, run or jog the Lake District Challenge and take on England's finest countryside at your pace. Choose your distance - the full challenge Kendal loop, or a half challenge, quarter challenge, 10km or the Lake District Marathon distance.
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Secondary breast cancer data collection: what we’re up to now
Our campaign for data on secondary breast cancer to be routinely collected by hospitals made great progress, but there’s still much to do.
Event
London Halloween Walk
Treat yourself to a hair-raising hike around some of the city’s scariest haunts. Choose your distance and gather your bravest guys and ghouls to make up a team. Or go it alone and meet up with other fun souls.