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Breast cancer patients in South Africa may find it hard to stick to treatment: here's what they told us

Worldwide, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer. It’s also the leading cause of cancer-related death among women. The incidence of breast cancer is expected to rise, with the majority of breast cancer cases occurring among women in low- and middle-income countries such as South Africa, where adherence to…

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Marie Helvin reveals she had mastectomy after breast cancer diagnosis

‘It never actually occurred to me that this could happen to me’

The Independent UK

Who is Casey DeSantis? Florida's first lady plays major role in husband’s success

ORLANDO, Fla. — Sitting cross-legged on a couch in the Governor’s Mansion wearing a soft lilac sweater and blue jeans, Casey DeSantis stared directly into the camera to talk about how her husband, Gov. Ron DeSantis, helped her get through her treatment for breast cancer.

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Mum, 40, living with incurable cancer in emotional cheque handover to charity

Hearts and Hope 4 Helen's cash boost to METUPUK coincided with the charity's powerful awareness campaign about living with secondary breast cancer.

Daily Record

More breast cancer patients can choose smaller surgery

A new breast cancer study finds many women with two or three breast tumors can get by with lumpectomy surgery instead of having their whole breast removed

The Independent UK

Beauty therapist diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer after miscarriage

Laura Strathearn was recovering at home after being told at a 12-week scan that her baby had no heartbeat, when she noticed a prominent blue vein on her right breast

The Independent UK

Mother with terminal breast cancer reveals little-known symptom everyone should know

Brave Gemma Ellis, 39, was given a terminal diagnosis in 2017 without ever finding the kind of lump that is typical for advanced breast cancer patients

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'Landmark' breast cancer drug will extend lives of thousands of sufferers

Capivasertib, a breakthrough breast cancer drug, extends the lives of patients and was hailed as a 'landmark moment' in medicine - it could be rolled out on the NHS in the next few years

Daily Mirror

Scientists hail ‘landmark moment’ in the treatment of advanced breast cancer

Capivasertib is being made by pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca following a programme of drug discovery research at the Institute of Cancer Research.

The Independent UK

Capivasertib: Scientists hail ‘landmark moment’ as drug slows growth of breast cancer

New drug shown to shrink tumours in nearly a quarter of patients

Evening Standard

‘Landmark moment’ in breast cancer treatment could save thousands of lives each year

‘The treatment is far less debilitating than chemotherapy and I’ve been given the gift of a longer life,’ says one patient

The Independent UK

Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe

A new study is reassuring for women who are taking hormone-blocking pills after a breast cancer diagnosis and want to become pregnant

The Independent UK

Mother with terminal breast cancer reveals little-known symptom everyone should know

Brave Gemma Ellis, 39, was given a terminal diagnosis in 2017 without ever finding the kind of lump that is typical for advanced breast cancer patients

The Independent UK

Breast cancer patients in South Africa are battling to maintain treatment because of high transport costs

South Africa has a two-tiered health system. Public health services – which are largely provided free of charge – are run and funded by the state. Private healthcare is owned and run by the private sector. Patients have to pay themselves or via medical insurance to access private care.

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The Independent UK

Woman diagnosed with breast cancer thanks to Facebook post

Fiona Kane, 56, found a lump on her breast on thanks to a neighbour’s Facebook post

Wales Online

Woman discovered she had cancer through Facebook post - and online community got her through it

Fiona Kane was diagnosed with the disease after seeing a post from a friend

The Independent UK

‘Prescribe exercise to improve lives of breast cancer patients’ – study

A new study concluded that exercise can improve the quality of life for patients with breast cancer.

Wales Online

'Thankful' Samantha Womack is cancer-free months after sharing diagnosis

The former Eastenders star revealed in August she was battling breast cancer

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The Independent UK

Victoria Derbyshire recalls her hair falling out after second chemo cycle: ‘I grabbed a clump’

The BBC presenter was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015

Daily Record

Scots woman diagnosed with cancer at 38 shares cost of living crisis fears

Edinburgh woman Claire O'Donnell was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in March 2016 and is urging anyone with the illness to seek support.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh patient diagnosed with terminal cancer at 38 after worrying discovery

Claire O'Donnell was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in March 2016 and is urging other cancer patients to reach out for support as the cost of living crisis continues.

Evening Standard

Sarah Beeny ‘feeling human’ as she shares health update amid breast cancer battle

The property presenter, 50, revealed her diagnosis in August

Daily Mirror

Sarah Beeny is finally 'feeling human' after losing her hair in breast cancer battle

Sarah Beeny was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and recently decided to shave her hair off after it started falling out. The property expert took to Instagram to share her positive update with fans after having a few tough days

The Independent UK

What financial support is available to breast cancer sufferers?

Help is out there for those battling disease and cost of living concerns together

Daily Mirror

Holly Candy donates to Neighbours co-star's Go Fund Me page following cancer diagnosis

Holly Candy, who played Felicity Scully in Neighbours, has reportedly given money to help her on-screen sister in the soap Kate Keltie, who has been diagnosed with stage four breast cancer

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