The Latest Breaking News from Breast Cancer

Two in five women ‘don’t check their breasts regularly’ – poll

A charity has urged people to check their breasts regularly.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

New breast cancer treatment not approved for NHS use

The health spending watchdog said the ‘the cost-effectiveness estimates were too high for it to be recommended for use in the NHS’.

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

Strictly’s Amy Dowden posts joyous clip celebrating her new shaved head

The dancer was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2022.

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2023

Scottish mansion 'worth £3.5 million' up for grabs in charity raffle

A HOUSE overlooking the world-famous Gleneagles golf course and said to be worth more than £3,500,000 is to be given away ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2023

Strictly star Amy Dowden breaks down in tears as family shave her head amid breast cancer battle

The pro dancer, 32, shared the emotional video, labelling it ‘the hardest step so far’ of her health battle

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2023

Strictly’s Amy Dowden shares ‘hardest step’ of cancer journey

Dowden, 33, has been documenting the journey for her fans after being diagnosed with breast cancer

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Breast cancer: new study reveals real risk of the disease if you have genetic mutation

In 2013, actress Angelina Jolie wrote an op-ed where she revealed she’d undergone a double mastectomy. Although Jolie didn’t have breast cancer, a genetic test had revealed she carried a genetic mutation that her doctors said put her at an 87% risk of developing breast cancer in her lifetime. Jolie…

The Conversation · Sep 20, 2023

Amy Dowden and Stacey Solomon lead Nicky Newman tributes after influencer dies of breast cancer

Newman’s passing was announced on Monday on Instagram in a statement written by the influencer and cancer campaigner prior to her death

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2023

Stacey Solomon and Amy Dowden lead tributes to cancer campaigner Nicky Newman who has died aged 35

Nicky Newman, known for her positive messaging and catchphrase ‘Go and grab life’, was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer five and half years ago

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

The Big C-omedy Night: Joe Lycett, Kerry Godliman and more head to Hackney Empire in aid of cancer

All proceeds from the comedy night at the Hackney Empire will go to a breast cancer unit in Essex

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2023