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Breast Cancer Now is the UK's leading breast cancer charity. It funds world-class research and provides support services, with the stated aim that "everyone can live and live well." If you are looking for trusted breast cancer information, someone to talk to, or ways to support research and campaigns, this is the organisation behind those services.
What Breast Cancer Now does
The charity describes itself as combining "the power of science and support to change breast cancer." Its work falls into a few practical areas:
- Research funding — it funds laboratory research and points to a track record of "some of the biggest discoveries in breast cancer research."
- Information — it publishes breast cancer information written by experts, designed to help you understand "what's happening at every step."
- Support services — groups, courses, webinars and one-to-one support for people living with or beyond breast cancer.
- A nurse helpline — specialist nurses you can reach by phone, email or message for confidential support on breast cancer or breast health.
- Campaigning — pushing for quicker, earlier diagnosis, access to treatments and personalised care.
- Fundraising and volunteering — events, volunteering and campaigns such as Wear It Pink.
Who it is for
The site is built around several audiences:
| If you are… | What is relevant to you |
|---|---|
| Recently diagnosed or worried about breast health | Expert-written information and the nurse helpline |
| Living with or beyond breast cancer | Groups, courses, webinars, one-to-one support |
| Looking for others who understand | "Someone Like Me" and personal stories from people affected |
| Wanting to give time or money | Fundraising events, volunteering, campaigning, regular or one-off donations |
If you are outside the UK, the information may still be useful, but the support services and campaigning work are UK-focused.
How to use the site
- Start with "About breast cancer" if you want to understand a diagnosis, a symptom or a treatment stage. The content is written by experts and organised to follow each step.
- Use "Find life-changing support" if you want practical or emotional help rather than clinical information — this is where groups, courses, webinars and one-to-one support sit.
- Talk to a nurse if your question is personal. The helpline is described as free and confidential, and you can call, email or message.
- Read real stories if you want to hear from people in similar situations. The site features named stories, including Evie's, Amit's, Sarah's, Julie's and Vickie's.
- Donate, fundraise or volunteer if you want to contribute. One-off and regular donation options are listed, and the site notes Apple Pay as a payment method.
Donating: what the amounts are linked to
The charity gives examples of what donations could fund, which helps you judge where your money goes:
- £10 could give 34 people a copy of the Diagnosed with breast cancer: what now? guide.
- £20 could buy 500 tiny test tubes for researchers working with small samples.
- £30 could help someone get answers by calling the free and confidential helpline.
- £5 (regular) could give 24 people a copy of the After breast cancer treatment guide.
- £15 (regular) could help make 30 minutes of research happen.
- £30 (regular) could keep the breast cancer support app Becca running for a week.
These are illustrative examples rather than a price list — the site presents them as ways to understand impact, not as fixed costs.
Key things to know before you rely on it
- It is a charity, not a medical provider. It offers information and support, not diagnosis or treatment. For clinical decisions, speak to your own care team.
- The nurse service is confidential, and the site describes it as free — but check current opening hours and contact options on the site before you rely on a particular channel.
- Research claims are the charity's own framing. It states it has been behind major discoveries; if you need specifics for a decision, look at the individual research pages rather than the summary.
- Fundraising events change by season. Wear It Pink is listed for Friday 23 October, and events range from runs and walks to cycles and skydives — check the events page for what is currently open.
Where to go next
- For information: the "About breast cancer" section.
- For support: "Find life-changing support now."
- For a conversation: the nurse helpline by phone, email or message.
- For giving: the donation page (one-off or regular), fundraising events, volunteering, or campaigning.