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Fantastic outcome for certain patients with incurable secondary triple negative breast cancer as pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in combination with chemo (paclitaxel or nab-paclitaxel) is approved for use on the NHS in Scotland
Baroness Delyth Morgan, Chief Executive at Breast Cancer Now, said that the approval of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in combination with chemo for use on the NHS in Scotland was fantastic news.
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New research to investigate what stops black African and Caribbean women taking vital breast cancer medication
Researchers are investigating the experiences of black African and Caribbean women taking hormone therapy and the challenges that come with taking the medication, thanks to funding from Breast Cancer Now.
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People are shocked that I have breast cancer
Stuart had no idea men could have breast cancer until he was diagnosed. He tells us why it's important for him to share his experience and raise awareness of breast cancer in men.
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Rosemary
Rosemary had just lost her mum when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After surgery she reassessed her priorities and began volunteering for Someone Like Me.
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Being a Voice gave Claire her control back
After her diagnosis, Claire felt her choices had been taken away. But after volunteering with us and joining Breast Cancer Voices, Claire had a chance to have her say and play a part in breast cancer support.
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As a Voice, I get to contribute my whole self to improving things for others
Anjli uses her experience and skills to make sure that younger women of South Asian descent are represented in our work.
Improving quality of life
More people than ever before are living with and beyond breast cancer. We need to improve the quality of life for all those affected.
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My wife was given six months to live the same month we found out our daughter was pregnant
Shirley was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2016, but sadly passed away in 2020. Her husband, Bob, tells us about how one of her last wishes was to meet her grandchild.
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Rhakima's story
Following her breast cancer diagnosis, Rhakima is passionate about raising awareness within ethnic minority groups.
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We respond to the approval of breast cancer drug abemaciclib for routine use on the NHS
In response to the news abemaciclib has been approved by THE National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for routine use on the NHS with hormone therapy, following surgery for certain women with hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative primary breast cancer, whose disease is lymph node positive, Baroness Delyth Morgan, Chief Executive at Breast Cancer Now, said:
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Podcast: Hannah Gardner on campaigning for the life-extending drug, Enhertu
In this episode, Laura talks to Hannah Gardner about the life-extending drug Enhertu, which has just been rejected for use on the NHS in England. This means thousands of women, including Hannah, will be denied access to a drug that could’ve given them the hope of more time to live.
Living with Secondary Breast Cancer – Younger Women
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