“We’re always like, there’s no silly questions. Breast Cancer Now is here for you.” - Jane If you’ve just been diagnosed with breast cancer and have questions, this episode is a good place to start getting answers. 🎙️ Listen or watch now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g4jAP_lrac
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We’re the UK’s leading breast cancer charity. And we’re combining the power of science and support to change breast cancer. Now.
After his breast cancer diagnosis, Reuben wants to do everything he can to raise awareness of male breast cancer. That’s why he’s taking part in Wear It Pink. Join him this October and help us change the future of breast cancer. Now. breastcancernow.org/wear-it-pink...
Great news! The SMC has recommended both elascestrant, and capivasertib with fulvestrant for use on the NHS in Scotland for eligible metastatic breast cancer patients: breastcancernow.org/about-us/med...
We respond to SMC decision recommending elacestrant & capivasertib with fulvestrant
Melanie Sturtevant, associate director of policy, evidence and influencing at Breast Cancer Now, said:
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Last call for bucket collectors 📢 Are you free 3 or 4 October? Sign up to our Asda Tickled Pink bucket collection in your local superstore and help change the future of breast cancer! breastcancernow.org/get-involved...
Will you ask your MP, MSP or MS to Wear It Pink this year? Every year we host Wear It Pink events in Westminster, Holyrood and the Senedd. After 2 elections and a change in Prime Minister, this one will count more than ever. Find your email template for each nation below 👇
By sharing their valuable insights, our Breast Cancer Voices have helped improve our understanding of the challenges faced by people living with metastatic breast cancer. https://breastcancernow.org/about-us/research-news/the-unseen-impact-of-losing-mobility-after-an-advanced-cancer-diagnosis
“You having a mother, a sister, and a daughter who had been through this... How does that make you feel as a person who hasn’t had cancer?” - Laura, to her mum Christine This week Laura’s mum, Christine Price, joins us to talk their family’s history with breast cancer. youtu.be/3CaaIE5wku8?...
While on her honeymoon, age 33, Christine was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. She flew home to fertility treatments, chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy. Breast cancer is far from a done deal. Join us, and we will make change happen for everyone affected by breast cancer.
In last weeks episode, Ashley discussed her own breast cancer diagnosis and about leading the development of the National Cancer Plan for England and why patient's experiences are essential for creating cancer policy. Listen or watch now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR_fwFc04gM&t=4s
New research from Dr Isaac Garcia-Murillas at the Institute of Cancer Research, London has shown that a new type of ‘tissue-free’ blood test could provide a cheaper, more accessible way to predict breast cancer recurrence. breastcancernow.org/about-us/res...
When Kayleigh first discovered a lump, she thought it was just scar tissue at first from a recent boob job. She was then diagnosed with primary breast cancer, and later with stage 4 (metastatic) breast cancer.
When Becky first found a lump she had no idea what would come next. She now tries ‘to find small positives in each day, even on the days that feel dark and overwhelming.’ Whatever breast cancer brings, we're here. Find the support you need: breastcancernow.org/all-services
“Those of us with metastatic disease, we often think, 'They can’t cure us, so they don’t bother counting us anymore'. If we don’t know how many people have got metastatic breast cancer, how can we make sure that we’ve got the services that we need?”
Just some of the words our Tickled Pink bucket collectors have used to describe their experience! Grab a friend and join us on 3 or 4 October in your local Asda superstore. https://breastcancernow.org/get-involved/donate/partner-with-us/sign-up-for-the-asda-tickled-pink-bucket-collection-2026
Thank you Asda Tickled Pink for helping us be there for people like Moke 💗 https://breastcancernow.org/all-services/moving-forward?utm_source=social&utm_medium=bluesky&utm_campaign=tickledpink&utm_content=040826moke
Tamara opens up to Laura about the emotional weight of having to explain her cancer and her behaviour to the people around her. She also explores the stigma and mistrust that surrounds cancer in Black communities. Listen or watch now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FOS...
“Because I am living proof that life after cancer, though different, can be beautiful.” - Dawn Join Wear It Pink this October and help make change happen. Now. https://breastcancernow.org/wear-it-pink/sign-up-for-wear-it-pink?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=wearitpink
Did you spot our chief scientific officer Simon Vincent on BBC Breakfast this morning? He spoke about how new research has found that NICE referral criteria used by GPs can miss up to 95% of women under 50 who go on to develop breast cancer within 10 years.
Could this be a new way to target triple negative breast cancer? We usually think of copper as something found in coins, pipes or wires. But inside the body, copper could be helping triple negative breast cancer cells grow and spread. breastcancernow.org/our-research...
Our new report, Wales demands change, outlines how the Welsh Government can deliver the change that people urgently need. Will you ask your MSs to help us change the future of breast cancer in Wales? https://action.breastcancernow.org/email-your-mss-share-our-priorities-new-welsh-government
In our latest podcast episode, Pretti shared misconceptions around breast cancer in the South Asian community. She also discusses how sharing her story through social media has helped create a supportive community. Listen or watch now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSPi...
Enhertu is a drug that could extend the lives of thousands of people with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer. But it was rejected for use on the NHS in 2024 for being too expensive. Give us #EnhertuNow. Sign the petition now. action.breastcancernow.org/sign-petitio...
Today we're sending a message. To Daiichi Sankyo, AstraZeneca, NHS England and NICE. 📢 People with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer have been waiting too long. They urgently need a deal to make Enhertu available on the NHS. Give us #EnhertuNow. action.breastcancernow.org/sign-petitio...
“When I heard the word ‘cancer’, I sobbed. The rest was a blur! “I fully support Wear It Pink and am extremely passionate about it." Like Adeanna, you can help change the future of breast cancer. Join Wear It Pink this October and help make change happen. Now.
Applications for The Show 2027 are officially open. Now. If you're living with or beyond breast cancer, this is your chance to step into the spotlight, share your story, and help raise awareness. Applications are open until Monday 7 September. breastcancernow.org/get-involved...
“You get something like cancer in the South Asian community, its disease, its shame, people don’t talk about it...its not easy to navigate that as well as then the uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis.” - Pretti
Our new report, Scotland demands change, outlines how we’ll work with the Scottish Government to help deliver the change that people urgently need. And ultimately, help save more lives from breast cancer. breastcancernow.org/get-involved...
Working with the Scottish parliament to change the future of breast cancer in Scotland
Read how you can help change the future of breast cancer in Scotland.
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New research we’ve commissioned has revealed the public backlash at the current postcode lottery around access to life-extending cancer drugs. And it's shown 82% of UK adults believe the drug Enhertu, for HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, should be made available to those who need it on the NHS.
Counting down to kick off? Have we got a line up for you! Meet the star players driving breast cancer research forward⚽ We’re funding some of the world’s best science now, so no one dies of breast cancer in the future. But we can only do it with your support. breastcancernow.org/our-research...
Asda Tickled Pink funds everything from the research we do, to the support we provide and the nurses picking up the phones on our helpline too. Thank you Asda Tickled Pink! You're incredible - we couldn't do it without you 💖