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EC chemotherapy
Learn about EC chemotherapy for breast cancer, including what it is, who might have it, how it's given and possible side effects.
Drug
Fulvestrant (Faslodex)
Find out more about fulvestrant (Faslodex), including when it's used and possible side effects.
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What does it take to develop a new treatment for breast cancer?
Have you ever wondered how scientists discover new drugs? In this blog, we explore the journey research takes from the initial questions to new drugs.
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Delivering a fair and equal breast screening programme
Breast screening is a powerful tool in diagnosing breast cancer early, but too many people face barriers to taking up their screening invite. Jn this post, we explore inequalities in screening, and Breast Cancer Now’s plans to push for a more inclusive and accessible programme.
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Laura - the power of storytelling - Breast Cancer Now Podcast
When Laura was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, she was told she had two years to live. 11 years later, she is running her own successful blog, Living with Hope and Secondary Breast Cancer.
We spoke to Laura about the effect that sharing her story and experience has had on her, and what led to her speaking onstage in front of an audience of hundreds last year.
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Trek Mount Kilimanjaro
You'll go through rainforests to the top of Africa’s highest peak, on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Standing atop Mt Kilimanjaro (5,895m), you’ll see a stunning sunrise over Tanzania. And what's more, the money you raise will help us continue our life-saving research and life-changing support.
Person
Sara Jane
Sara-Jane was diagnosed in 2019, and her diagnosis came as a shock. The same week she had her diagnosis, she was told that her role was being made redundant.
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Update: People with breast cancer are at the heart of the new national audits
We asked you what data should be collected in the new national audits for primary and secondary breast cancer so they reflect what’s important to people diagnosed with breast cancer.
East Sussex FAQs
Interested in joining us for a Night in the Wild - East Sussex? Find out the answers to frequently asked questions.
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We hope these tissues unlock some of the ‘secrets’ behind breast cancer
Professor Valerie Speirs is co-principal investigator of the Breast Cancer Now Tissue Bank. Here Valerie and Edward Jones, our research communications officer, discuss how the Bank has grown over the past 10 years to become a phenomenal medical resource.
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Scientists link weight gain to a lower risk of breast cancer before the menopause
New research has linked weight gain from early adulthood up to 40s or 50s to a lower risk of breast cancer before the menopause.
Healthcare Information
Side effects of radiotherapy
Find out more about the side effects of radiotherapy.