The Latest Breaking News from Breast Cancer

Woman diagnosed with breast cancer after symptoms dismissed as tiredness from motherhood

A mother-of-two said a doctor told her that she was ‘too young’ to have cancer before her diagnosis, aged 37

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Christina Applegate is still 'disgusted' by the way she described her breast cancer battle

Christina Applegate has some major regrets about how she spoke about her double mastectomy following her breast cancer diagnosis in 2008.

BANG Premier · Mar 5

A breast cancer survivor knits prostheses in Kenya as silicone ones are costly

A Kenyan woman who survived breast cancer is knitting prostheses and training others to make them in a country where silicone ones are expensive

The Independent UK · Mar 5

Strictly’s Amy Dowden was ‘ready to hang up dancing shoes’ after cancer surgery

Dowden, who became the first Welsh professional dancer on the show, told the On The Mend podcast how her love of dancing motivated her to get better.

Evening Standard · Mar 3

Strictly’s Amy Dowden considered retiring after cancer treatment

In an interview with former Busted star Matt Willis on his podcast, Dowden discussed having to take time of the show while she had chemotherapy and underwent two mastectomies

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Quarter of healthy years lost to breast cancer are due to lifestyle factors, research finds

Largest study of its kind suggests high red meat consumption has biggest impact, followed by smoking

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2

Health minister resigns as she undergoes breast cancer treatment

‘I believe now is the right time to take the reasonable adjustments I need to both manage my condition and focus on being a constituency MP by stepping back from ministerial duties’, she told the prime minister

The Independent UK · Mar 2

Heart Surgeon Shares 4 Habits He Quit for Heart Health

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body that makes sure that each and every corner of our system receives the right amount of oxygen and circulation. Did you know that your heart beats almost 1 lakh times a day? However, the truth is, today’s stressful…

Times Life · Mar 2

Are Indian American women 'unscreened and overlooked' amid breast cancer risk in the US?

Indian American women face a growing breast cancer crisis, being overlooked due to cultural norms and data gaps. Rising incidence, particularly in younger women, is linked to lifestyle shifts and dense breast tissue. Lower screening rates mean later diagnoses, highlighting an urgent need for targeted outreach and better data collection…

The Times of India · Feb 26

Strictly star Dr Punam gives cancer update six months on from ‘awful’ diagnosis

A Strictly Come Dancing star has shared a life update following her “awful” breast cancer diagnosis six months ago.

The Independent UK · Feb 25