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Mother with breast cancer forced to fundraise £200k for life-extending drug due to ‘unfair’ postcode lottery

Breast Cancer drug Enhertu is not available on the NHS in England and costs about £20,000 for three months privately

The Independent UK

Devon mum with incurable breast cancer pleads for life-extending treatment to give her more time with daughter

The treatment has been available in Scotland for more than two years as well as 26 European countries

The Independent UK

Olivia Attwood on breast cancer: ‘You can’t die out of embarrassment’

The former Love Island star is urging individuals to ‘look after your health’.

Evening Standard

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London researchers find lymph node change could indicate breast cancer risk

New research could help identify people who are at higher or lower risk of breast cancer spreading

Evening Standard

Researchers uncover new way to identify patients with high breast cancer risk

Experts say the findings, over the structural changes within lymph nodes, can guide treatment decisions

The Independent UK

Women dying of breast cancer as life-extending drug remains blocked in England

A campaign is calling for Enhertu to be made available on the NHS.

Evening Standard

NHS England to develop ‘world-first’ database for genes linked to cancer

The health service is developing a register of 120 genes known to increase the likelihood of getting cancer as part of a 10-year plan.

Evening Standard

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The simple blood test that can ‘transform’ breast cancer treatment

Known as Breast Circulating Methylation Assay (BCMA), the new blood test looks for tumour DNA released into the bloodstream by cancer cells

The Independent UK

EastEnders’ character to be diagnosed with breast cancer upon return to Albert Square

BBC soap is working with a breast cancer charity to ensure the story is handled accurately and sensitively

The Independent UK

EastEnders’ Sam Mitchell to be diagnosed with breast cancer

The character returns in December.

The Independent UK

Just under half of women ‘not regularly checking breasts for cancer’ – poll

One in 10 have never checked, the survey suggests.

The Independent UK

New poll on breast cancer checks exposes ‘deeply concerning’ reality

The number of women in the UK who are still not regularly checking their breasts is at a four-year high

The Independent UK

Warning issued to government over breast cancer care

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The Independent UK

Cost of breast cancer to UK economy set to increase further

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, with around 56,000 new cases every year and around 11,000 deaths

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Evening Standard

Breast cancer could cost UK economy £4.2bn by 2050, report suggests

The figures include the costs to the NHS of diagnosing and treating the disease, as well as the cost to the economy in lost productivity.

The Independent UK

Breast cancer charity slams NHS drug approval process

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The Independent UK

Thousands of cancer patients denied key drug due to ‘unfair’ NHS rulings, says charity

Charity Breast Cancer Now says the process for NHS drug approval is ‘unfair’

The Independent UK

Breast cancer patients ‘denied life-extending drugs because of unfair system’

Breast Cancer Now has demanded ‘immediate action’ from Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

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The Independent UK

Pill that slashes risk of breast cancer recurring to be available on NHS

Ribociclib (known by the brand name Kisqali) targets specific proteins that contribute to cancer cell growth

The Independent UK

London grandmother may have to move to Scotland to access vital cancer drug unavailable on NHS in England

Breast cancer drug Enhertu costs about £8,000 per session and is only available privately in England, but is offered on the NHS in Scotland

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SNP minister who is undergoing cancer treatment to stand down in 2026

AN SNP minister has become the latest SNP MSP to confirm he will stand down next year ...

Evening Standard

Shirley Ballas and Julia Bradbury urge women to take up breast cancer checks

A new campaign – supported by Breast Cancer Now and Cancer Research UK – launches with a new advert across TV, radio and online.

The Independent UK

‘Be vigilant, ladies’: Shirley Ballas and Julia Bradbury urge women to check breasts

The TV stars are part of a new Breast Cancer Now and Cancer Research UK campaign

The Independent UK

Major trial launched to explore how AI could transform breast cancer screening

It comes as the Government launched a call for evidence to help shape a national cancer plan.

Evening Standard

Linda Nolan’s sister Coleen ‘devastated’ by death of ‘beacon of kindness’

Tributes have been flooding in from her family, as well as fellow singers.

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