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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
Join one of our monthly online group sessions. They’re informal, relaxed and offer a space for you to talk about whatever’s on your mind.
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We comment on new research which shows the drug trastuzumab deruxtecan may benefit even more breast cancer patients
Dr Kotryna Temcinaite, Senior Research Communications Manager at Breast Cancer Now, said:
Healthcare Information
Types of breast prosthesis
Learn about the different types of artificial breast forms - breast prostheses - to choose from, including prosthesis shapes, weights, skin tones and swim prostheses.
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Planning ahead: Choices and decisions at the end of life
If you have secondary breast cancer and are thinking about how you want to be cared for in future, this guide can help.
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What the Scottish Cancer Strategy means for breast cancer
After almost a year of public consultation, drafting, feedback and re-drafting, the Scottish cancer 10-year strategy has been published. Read what it means for breast cancer treatment and care
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We respond to news that the pandemic ‘threatens research as early career scientists look to leave’
Baroness Delyth Morgan, Chief Executive of Breast Cancer Now, said,
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How to manage menopausal symptoms in the heat
Managing the side effects of hormone therapies like tamoxifen can be challenging. Helen shares her tips for managing menopausal symptoms in the summer heat.
Drug
Talazoparib (Talzenna)
Talazoparib (Talzenna) is a targeted therapy for treating breast cancer. Find out when it's used, how it works and possible side effects.