In this week’s podcast episode, Laura speaks to Dani Binnington about the impact of a cancer-induced menopause and how significantly the menopause, especially after cancer, can affect so many aspects of life. Listen or watch now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDcgAjUKc-k
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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.
Walk it. Wear it. Shop it. Do it pink. With October quickly approaching, this Breast Cancer Awareness Month we’re bringing together the power of science, support and action to help change the future of breast cancer. Together, we can make a difference for people affected by breast cancer.
This World Cancer Research Day, we’re celebrating the discoveries helping to change breast cancer. Now. 🔬 Breast cancer is far from a done deal. But research is how we’ll change that. Swipe to see how we’re making change happen.
“I never needed an excuse to wear pink, but this might be the best one yet!” Wear It Pink is one of the biggest fundraising events in the UK. Sign up today and on 23 October, wear pink, raise money and help us change the future of breast cancer. breastcancernow.org/wear-it-pink...
Together with @metupuk.bsky.social and @make2ndscount.bsky.social, we’ve written to government representatives in Wales and Northern Ireland to urge them to act quickly to make Enhertu available for use for those with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer on the NHS across these nations.
Enhertu is being talked about everywhere thanks to you... in newspapers... on the radio... and on TV. 📰📻📺
After 2 years of relentless campaigning, we’re thrilled that NICE has finally recommended Enhertu for NHS use in England for people with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer. But for many of the amazing women who have stood alongside us and fought for this very moment, this wait was too long.
"Waves of tears of happiness, tears of sadness for the people that aren't here to celebrate with us" 💔 Kathryn, who has campaigned so hard for this moment, shares what today's Enhertu announcement from NICE means to her, living with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer.
This moment is for everyone living with metastatic breast cancer. This is for the amazing campaigners who continued to make their voices heard. This is for the women who stood alongside us and fought for this very moment, but who haven’t lived to see this day. This victory is for all of you.
Thousands of signatures. Thousands of emails. Thousands of people given the hope of more time. Thanks to you, people with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer in England will have access to Enhertu.
After finding a lump in her breast, Taona was diagnosed with hormone receptive, HER2 positive, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. She is now supporting us by walking 100 miles to raise money for life-saving science and life-changing support. Inspired? Sign up now. https://bit.ly/46JMskd
“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
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...