6 h. ago Welsh MP diagnosed with breast cancer and vows to keep working during treatment

Claire Hughes, 46, says she has spoken about her diagnosis to encourage any woman who finds a lump to get it checked

Economics

6 h. ago Protective immune cells in breastfeeding women identified as guard against breast cancer, new research finds

Patients who had more cells had better outcomes, particularly for aggressive types such as triple-negative breast cancerIn the 18th century, physicians noticed nuns had some of the highest rates of breast cancer. It was one of the earliest clues that led scientists to suspect that child-bearing and breastfeeding could protect against the disease.Modern data has confirmed the centuries-old observation but the biological reasons behind it have remained unclear. Explanations have often focused on pregnancy-related hormonal changes, but research published Tuesday in Nature has found breastfeeding provides long-lasting immune protection. Continue reading...

Science

46 h. ago Eating bacon once a week 'could raise breast cancer risk by 57 per cent'

Researchers found that women who ate processed meats at least once a week were 57 per cent more likely to develop breast cancer than those who avoided them.

Events

52 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden 'super excited' over fresh move two years on from cancer diagnosis

The professional dancer openly shared her journey with breast cancer in a bid to encourage others to check their chests

Science

3 d. ago West Lothian Film Festival Director is getting down to raise money for breast cancer support organisation

Christopher McPhillips will complete one squat for every £1 donated

Culture

4 d. ago Kat Timpf says she faced ‘life and death’ in health update amid breast cancer diagnosis

The comedian was diagnosed with breast cancer in February

Science

4 d. ago MP with incurable cancer recalls teen daughter’s powerful two

Labour MP Ashley Dalton shares her 12-year journey with the disease, urging people to educate themselves this Breast Cancer Awareness Month - and issues an alert over the disease's 'biggest tool'

Politics

5 d. ago Groundbreaking ‘super vaccine’ could stop cancer from spreading entirely

Researchers say they have developed a novel ‘nanoparticle-based’ jab that can prevent melanoma, pancreatic and triple-negative breast cancer in mice

Politics

5 d. ago The significant but overlooked risk factor for developing breast cancer

Studies have found that women with dense breasts were nearly twice as likely to develop breast cancer than those with low breast density

Events

5 d. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Strictly's Amy feels she's let down fellow cancer sufferers by finishing last

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden won the nation's hearts with her courageous return to the ballroom last year, after a life-threatening battle with stage-three breast cancer.

Politics

5 d. ago Scientists discover drug combination to help prostate cancer patients live longer

The Institute of Cancer Research finds that combining existing breast and blood cancer drugs could halt the growth of tumours in the prostate

Science

6 d. ago The 'super vaccine' that could stop cancer in its tracks: Groundbreaking jab prevents melanoma, pancreatic and breast cancers in mice

A 'super vaccine' could give people immunity against cancer before the disease grows and spreads.

Politics

6 d. ago Asda Coatbridge raise £6k for cancer charities with cowboy hoedown and spin the wheel event

Proceeds go directly to partners Breast Cancer Now and Coppafeel! to fund better treatments, education and life-changing support for everyone who needs it.

Economics

7 d. ago Amy Dowden makes breast cancer pledge at Women of the Year Awards

Amy Dowden says she is honoured to have been given the platform that she has through Strictly Come Dancing and plans to continue to use it to advocate for the breast cancer community.

Events

7 d. ago 'Deeply unfair': Anger as breast cancer patients in Scotland denied 'promising' drug approved by NHS England

A drug that has been approved for use by the NHS in England has been rejected in Scotland

Science

7 d. ago Loose Women's Brenda Edwards changed by devastating cancer battle

Loose Women regular Brenda Edwards has opened up on how her battle with breast cancer has changed her entire outlook on life - and made her stay on top of her health more than ever before

Events

7 d. ago Loose Women star Brenda Edwards admits she was changed by heartbreaking cancer battle

EXCLUSIVE: Loose Women regular Brenda Edwards has opened up on how her battle with breast cancer has changed her entire outlook on life - and made her stay on top of her health more than ever before

Events

8 d. ago Best beauty and fashion buys to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025

Think pink this October and shop one of these gorgeous beauty, fashion and home buys that give back to cancer charities

Events

9 d. ago Snap up Kate Middleton's dress and other stylish finds while supporting charities this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a time to support vital charities while refreshing your wardrobe with products that give back.

Politics

1 week ago Deadly rare cancer surges in young people as experts sound alarm due to 'sheer numbers'

Scientists are warning that rates of a rare but highly deadly cancer are on the rise in the US, with cases climbing three times faster than other, more common, cancers.

Events