“Throughout my experience, I have embraced my body image and I love it more than before – I’m extremely proud of my scars.”
Amy’s diagnosis at 25 came as a shock. Now, she’s feeling stronger than ever and is trying for a baby.
We are devastated to hear of the passing of Sarah Harding, another young woman who has tragically lost her life to secondary breast cancer. We send our love and support to her friends and family.
"We're devastated to hear of the death of Jacqueline Gold CBE to secondary breast cancer. We send our love and support to her friends, family & anyone affected by the news today. Jaqueline was a fierce supporter of Breast Cancer Now and campaigner for women with breast cancer."
Give your breasts and chests a
#TouchLookCheck
this evening! We've teamed up with
@TwitterUK
to help show how to regularly check yourself for any new or unusual changes.
'If I’d known that breathlessness and a persistent cough could be signs of secondary breast cancer, I would have pushed my doctors more.'
Help us to ensure the right support, treatment and care is available to women diagnosed with secondary breast cancer
Thank you so much to the
#ColdFeet
@ITV
Team for involving us in telling Jenny's story this series. With 1 person every 10 minutes being diagnosed with breast cancer, it's vital that people know what to look out for and that they're not alone in going through it.
We won’t stop until everyone with secondary breast cancer receives a prompt diagnosis, has fast access to the treatments they need and is supported by a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Will you join us?
#Unsurvivors
We're devastated to hear that
@mary_huckle
has died 💔 A fierce advocate for people with secondary breast cancer, and whose support and campaigning touched the lives of so many. Sending all our love and thoughts to her family and friends
We are heartbroken to hear that
@nicknacklou
has died. We are sending Nicky’s family and loved ones all our love and support.
Nicky was a tremendous advocate for people living with secondary breast cancer over the years.
Thank you, Nicky, for touching the lives of so many.
'I got a tattoo to symbolise that my life was there for living' Kathleen, alongside Alice, Natasha and Natasha are sharing their experiences of getting a tattoo after breast cancer surgery in support of
@ghd
's latest campaign.
If you've been affected by what Jenny is going through on
#ColdFeet
, we're here to help. Our free Helpline is open from 9am tomorrow or you can leave a message tonight and we'll call you back 0808 800 6000.
'We’re the
#Unsurvivors
. We’re living with incurable secondary breast cancer, and are calling for change, whilst we still can.'
We won’t stop until people with secondary breast cancer can access the best treatment, support and care. Join us
'You're throwing a bomb into the middle of a family, aren't you, with cancer.' -
@FayRipley
Cancer is more than a tumour and it's so important that shows like
#ColdFeet
are showing the impact breast cancer can have.
We're excited to announce
@BCCare
and
@BreastCancerNow
are uniting to create one charity for everyone affected by breast cancer. Together, we'll be the UK's first comprehensive breast cancer charity, from research to care.
Join us at
#TheShowLondon
2019 as 32 incredible models step out in style on the catwalk after a breast cancer diagnosis. Tickets are now on sale - book yours today: 💃🕺
Anyone can get breast cancer. So, whoever you are, it’s important to check your breasts regularly. We’re here to help you understand the signs and symptoms to look out for. Help spread the word this
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
Anybody can be affected by breast cancer. So, whoever you are, it’s important to check your breasts regularly. Help spread the word this
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
!
'My biggest challenge is dealing with the fear of the cancer returning again. Usually, it starts with a thought that pops into my head if I’ve got a pain somewhere new.' Find Helen's blog on managing her fears, plus tips for life after treatment, in BECCA
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care, combining to do something that no other breast cancer charity in the UK has ever done.
Together with the
#OneCancerVoice
group of charities, we've developed advice on Coronavirus for people with cancer, people who have had cancer, and their family and friends. This advice will be updated when more information becomes available
#COVID2019
It’s
#wearitpink
day! The day we all raise money to help make life-saving research and life-changing support happen. Please do tag us in your pics, we’d love to see them.
'Whilst we are here and breathing, it is not too late to make an impact and influence change.'
Jo shares why she is taking part in our
#secondarybreastcancer
survey.
We are so sorry to hear Dame Oliva Newton-John has died. The open and honest way she shared her decades-long experience of breast cancer and the role she has played in raising awareness of the disease has helped so many. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and loved ones ❤️
Today we were pleased to welcome our Royal Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales to the Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre, at
@ICR_London
, 21 years after he officially opened it as the UK’s first dedicated breast cancer research centre.
'I don’t particularly like looking in the mirror when I’m just bald with no makeup. But when I transform myself, my confidence is immediately lifted.'
Christeen shares how she overcame her hair-loss by getting creative with her new look.
'Once treatment finished, I was petrified. There was nothing for me to focus on.'
Lauren struggled with anxiety and fear of cancer coming back after her treatment ended.
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
'Not everyone is understanding. Because you look OK, you should be back to normal, right?'
Liz
@Liz_ORiordan
shares her experience of returning to work as a breast surgeon after her own diagnosis, and why she’s now an ambassador for
@WorkWithCancer
.
Breast cancer doesn't discriminate. Please donate this
#WorldCancerDay
to help us provide vital support for today and hope for the future as we unite with
@BreastCancerNow
to create one charity for everyone affected by breast cancer.
We want to say a massive thank you this
#InternationalNursesDay
to the incredible breast care nurses around the country for everything they do to provide life-changing support ♥️
We are sorry to have to share the incredibly sad news that Beth died on Wednesday. We are so grateful for the support she gave to the campaign but devastated that she didn't get the chance to access Trodelvy. The thoughts of everyone at Breast Cancer Now are with her family ♥️
'My boys are five and six years old. Trodelvy could give me up to six extra months with them and I would be grateful for every moment.' - Beth
Please sign our
#TimeForTrodelvy
petition today, to give Beth and others the hope of more time:
Rachael Bland has done so much to open up important conversations about life with secondary breast cancer in such a frank, honest and inspiring way. So much love to her family and loved ones from us all at
@BCCare
‘As soon as my hair grew back and I looked like myself again, people assumed I’d moved on from breast cancer. They certainly had, and they didn’t want to hear me mention it again.' - Susan
On
#WorldCancerDay
remember: the more women go to screening, the more lives we can save from breast cancer.
But the NHS targets have just been missed for the 4th year in a row.
There's
#NoTimeToWaste
.
'I begin to avoid people, places and things – even the telephone.'
Actor and
@BreastCancerNow
ambassador
@meamandamealing
struggled with PTSD after her breast cancer diagnosis. She explains why it’s important to find the right emotional support for you.
‘I woke up one Saturday morning in September. My hair was about a quarter of an inch long. I came downstairs and said to Ross: “I’m not wearing my wig anymore”.’
Today marks the start of an exciting new chapter for
@BCCare
and
@BreastCancerNow
, as we unite to create one charity for everyone affected by breast cancer. Thank you for your support, as we grow to carry out more research, provide more support and campaign more effectively.
📢 We did it!
We've secured a secondary breast cancer audit from NHS England – to better understand the experiences of those with a secondary diagnosis. Thank you to everyone who supported our campaigns to make this audit a reality.
'To the newly diagnosed, I always first say that I am sorry. I know a lot of what you have coming, and very little of it is good. But I have a few thoughts and tips that will help you through your first few days of diagnosis.'
'Losing my hair felt like I was losing my femininity and my identity.'
Jo struggled with losing her hair during chemotherapy. She offers five tips that helped her cope with hair loss.
This
#WorldCancerDay
take some time to find what's normal for you. It only takes a few minutes.
Touch your breasts: can you feel anything unusual?
Look for changes: does anything look different?
Check any changes with your GP.
#WorldCancerDay2020
We are really excited to kick off the second year of our partnership with
@ForceIndiaF1
at the
#MonacoGP
this week. In the past year the partnership has raised over £117,000, helping us to continue supporting anyone affected by breast cancer. Learn more:
From all of us here at Breast Cancer Now, to everyone who took part in
#WearItPink
today – thank you. Thank you for raising money, money that will help us ensure that we can create a more hopeful future.
Watch
@FayRipley
and Hermione Norris discuss how Jenny on
#ColdFeet
tells her friend that she has breast cancer and the reaction that follows.
See how you can support a friend or family member through their diagnosis:
‘I wanted to show the realities of chemotherapy that don’t always get mentioned. There’s a power in sharing your story.'
Cherie documented her journey from her breast cancer diagnosis in April last year to her final round of chemotherapy in October.
'The weeks after diagnosis were the darkest of times. I felt like I was on an out-of-control speedboat and all I could do was hang on.'
Beverley was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. This year she'll be taking to the catwalk at
#TheShowLondon
.
The earlier breast cancer is diagnosed, the better the chance of successful treatment. So it's important to check your breasts regularly & speak to your GP if you notice a change. If you’re worried about a possible symptom, please don’t wait to report it.
'As a young woman, you always think that you'll have a family.'
Claire-Ann was told she would have to pay £4,000 to have her eggs frozen. She shares how she set about changing her local hospital policy on fertility preservation.
We know that physical treatment for breast cancer is only half the story. Together with
@MindCharity
we're calling for everyone with breast cancer to be told about the potential long-term emotional impact, and offered mental health support
#ShareTheCare
Today we don't say 'Good morning' to each other.
Today we say 'Happy
#wearitpink
day'.
(Tweet us your photos using the hashtag - we'd love to see how you're getting involved!)
Stuart was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. This year, his name will be on the
@ForceIndiaF1
car at
@SilverstoneUK
in the
#BritishGP
which he hopes will help raise awareness about breast cancer in men.
'Once treatment finished, I was petrified. I'd become used to being in a hospital and knowing when the next appointment was.'
Lauren struggled with anxiety after her treatment finished. She shares why she's campaigning for better mental health support.
'I was concerned about negotiating sex with someone new as my body has changed so much due to treatment.' After struggling to feel comfortable with her body and dating, Darlaine shares why discussing sex and intimacy after breast cancer is so important.
'We had planned so much for Christmas, but the reality was that my life took an unexpected, terrifying turn.'
Sarah spent last Christmas undergoing treatment for breast cancer. She shares why this year she's determined to enjoy the festive season.
'Be kind to yourself. Right now, try to think of one thing you’re grateful for in life, and go from there.'
Rebecca, diagnosed with secondary breast cancer earlier in 2018, tells us how she handled her friends’ and family’s feelings about her diagnosis.
'Being diagnosed with breast cancer was like a lightning bolt – I was fearful for my family. I want to prove that it’s possible to still love life.' Meet our 31 fantastic women & men who will be taking to the catwalk for the first time at
#TheShowLondon
👇
🗣️ 'You're done with cancer now.' - Jenny's mum during tonight's
#ColdFeet
We know that breast cancer doesn't end when treatment finishes.
If you are affected by themes discussed during tonight's episode, our nurses are here to support:
“I’m not going to be cured. I’m always going to have cancer.'
Jen explains how having the right support from a Clinical Nurse Specialist can make a difference.
We won’t stop until everyone living with secondary breast cancer is supported – join us
'Don’t feel guilty about struggling. You’re not alone, so try not to beat yourself up.'
During treatment, Avril struggled to find local support services for her. Now, she’s using her background in tech to broaden choices for everyone affected by cancer.
We are so sorry to hear Dame Deborah James has died. Her contribution to how we think about, talk about and deal with cancer cannot be underestimated. Not only through her podcasts, articles and campaigns, but in simple everyday conversations with... (1/2)
'Some of the changes are for the better. For example, I have a renewed appreciation for life.'
From exercise to taking time to relax, Sara gives her tips for moving forward after treatment.
'Breast cancer made me realise that I needed my body, and that it was important to work on having a better relationship with it.'
Find Emi's blog, plus hints and tips for navigating body image after treatment, in our Becca app:
Researchers funded by Breast Cancer Now and the Scottish Government’s Chief Scientist Officer have found that a protein called MCL-1 is needed for breast tumours to grow and survive, and could be targeted to treat the disease.
Learn more on
'I had hot flushes, chemo brain and tiredness - the combination forced me to reset my expectations.'
Find Sara's podcast, plus other tips for adjusting to life after treatment, in our free Becca app:
Yesterday we said 'good morning' to each other.
Today we say 'Happy
#WearItPink
day' (although we don't actually say 'hashtag')
Use the hashtag to tweet us your photos! 🎀💗
We would like to say a big congratulations to Kerry Banks who has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list. Since 2006, Kerry has raised £214,500 in memory of her friend Julie, working to raise money and awareness of breast cancer.
'At the end of my first round of chemotherapy, I asked my husband to shave all my hair off. It was scary, but my scalp felt less sensitive afterwards.'
Jo struggled with hair loss during chemotherapy and shares some tips that helped her cope better.
This
#BritishScienceWeek
we’re celebrating our incredible scientists who spend their time researching how we can prevent breast cancer, stop deaths, and ensure people with breast cancer live well. Thank you! 👩🔬👨🔬
Share your message with them by replying below.
'Just being there for somebody, being heard. Not trying to fix their feelings. Letting them feel how they are.'
We spoke to Hermione Norris and
@JohnnyThomson2
about how their characters on
#ColdFeet
responded to Jenny going through treatment.
❤ We’re here for you Sarah on the phone or email if you ever need us, want to chat things through, or ask any questions confidentially with our nurses on the Helpline on 0808 800 6000.
.
@ForceIndiaF1
are proudly supporting
@BCCare
at
#MonacoGP
this weekend.
@BCCare
's logo will be on the cars to highlight their continued support for anyone affected by breast cancer, so keep your eyes peeled as they race around the track today. 🏁
'You've probably had someone say, “Your treatment's finished, so you're all better now.” But cancer is not a bad cold. Treatment can cause side effects that last many years.'
Find Alex's story, plus tips on managing life after treatment, in our free app:
'Every little niggle and worry was posted, and just knowing somebody was having those same niggles and worries made all the difference.'
Karen shares how the support she gained on our Forum was worth more than anything cancer could take away.
'Cancer treatment left me feeling desolate and my brain has been just as battered as all the other parts of my body.'
Alice struggled with her mental health after being diagnosed. She talks about the importance of mental health as well as physical health.
💭 'I'm worried my treatment might be delayed.'
💭 'I'm currently having treatment. Am I more at risk?'
Since coronavirus
#COVID19
hit the news, we received calls and questions from people who've had breast cancer and are worried about their risk.
It's wear it pink day! 🎉
We hope everyone has a great time celebrating. Whether you’re wearing pink socks at work or full fuchsia fancy dress with friends, we’d love to hear more about your event!
Share your photos using
#WearItPink
🎀💗
We are sad to hear that Hilary Alexander has died. Hilary styled over a decade of fashion shows for Breast Cancer Now, bringing her unique personality and professionalism. We’ll forever be grateful for the huge contribution she made to support people affected by breast cancer.