Breast Cancer Now - Wear It Pink

We met Sheffield’s youngest ever Lord Mayor Magic Magid - The Lord Mayor of Sheffield 🙌
Magid gave time to listen attentively about the barriers that women face regarding breast awareness, the importance of early detection and about our efforts to tackle health inequalities through our fantastic People's Postcode Lottery funded project: Healthy Communities Volunteers Programme.
He is keen to support the project and help raise awareness of our work. His support will open doors to marginalised groups and will enable us to help save lives by calling on communities to be breast aware and to encourage attendance for breast screening. ▸ http://bit.ly/2LSjA18

Dr. Lesley-Ann Martin's work in our Research Centre at The Institute of Cancer Research in London focuses on hormone-receptor positive breast cancer, the most common form of the disease. This type of breast cancer can be treated with drugs such as tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors; these treatments are often initially effective. However, over time, some patients develop resistance and the cancer may return.
Dr. Martin is dedicated to understanding how drug resistance develops, and how we can identify which patients are at risk of becoming resistant to treatment. Watch as Dr. Martin talks about her work in greater detail, as well as the work she is doing to help overcome this.
▸ http://bit.ly/2mSTKxQ

💬 Let’s talk about menopause symptoms. Why does it affect so many women with breast cancer? Are hot flushes and night sweats really a big problem? What can we currently do to make the symptoms more manageable? We answer these questions and more in our blog.
Professor Deborah Fenlon is on the search for the best way to support women with breast cancer experiencing debilitating menopausal symptoms. Have you experienced anything she talks about? Read her blog and let us know. ▸ http://bit.ly/2OwZjNh

Lauren says: “I lost my mum to breast cancer when I was just three years old. Sadly, I have no memories of her, but I’ve since learnt all about her, and how amazing she was. Due to my family history, I was eligible to get tested for this gene. I went for the test, and it turns out that yes – I do carry the faulty BRCA1 gene, and they told me I had an 80% chance of developing breast cancer. It was probably one of the hardest days of my life."
“I had to do something about it – ...I couldn’t spend the rest of my life worrying when breast cancer was going to turn up, and I couldn't let my family go through that too. I had the opportunity to change my future and potentially save my life - a chance my mum didn't have, given her hard fight couldn't save her. In February 2016, after a tough year, I decided to take control of my own fate and I made the decision to have a preventative double mastectomy with full reconstruction."
“So thankfully I’ve never had breast cancer. But, I have had both my breasts removed, and had them reconstructed. It’s taken three operations to adjust them.You might think that’s an extreme measure – but for me it’s not worth risking the alternative. I will not let cancer destroy my, nor my family’s lives, any more than it has. Preventing it is the best way to kiss this, cancer, as far as I can see.” 💋
This year, ghd and Lulu Guinness have joined forces to say #KissThisCancer and to create a limited-edition collection in support of Breast Cancer Now's life-saving research. With every purchase from the collection, £10 will be donated to Breast Cancer Now to help make life-saving research happen.💗 ▸ http://bit.ly/2LDImPc
See More

Bisphosphonates could prevent one in ten breast cancer deaths by reducing the risk of breast cancer spreading. However, many patients were unable to access this drug because there was no guidance telling local health bodies that they should be prescribing them.
But now, after thousands of us called for guidance to be put in place, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published new clinical guidelines which make it clear that bisphosphonates should be being offered to prevent breast cancer spread. ▸ http://bit.ly/2LT91aQ
We’ll be checking in with local health authorities to make sure they’re following the new guidelines and we’ll also be pushing to get them expanded, so even more women can benefit from these cheap, effective drugs.

What a ride... Our Chief Exec Delyth took part in #RideLondon today and has a message for everyone who rode with her - and for anyone thinking of riding with us next year!
A massive thank you to all our cyclists who braved the rain today to help raise money for a future where everyone who develops breast cancer will live - and live well.
We've heard from all our riders that today was tough - the wind, the rain - but thinking about why they were doing it kept them all going.
... We can't guarantee 2019's ride will have better weather but we can guarantee a fabulous day and the best support out there.
Sign up for next year's ride now ⬇️
http://breastcancernow.org/…/prudential -ridelondon-surrey-1…
See More

🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️ 191 incredible people are cycling 100 miles in Prudential RideLondon for Team Now today – riding for a future where everyone who develops breast cancer will live. Their efforts will make such a difference to the vital work we’re able to do – can you take a minute to wish them luck below? They’d love to hear from you!

"Every £25 you manage to raise supports one hour of life-saving research." Researchers Ben, Irina, Amanda, Liam, and Uta, send a heartfelt 'thank you' to all our cyclists taking part in RideLondon tomorrow. We hugely appreciate the hours you have dedicated to training and fundraising over the past few months. Good luck tomorrow! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Our team for Prudential RideLondon this Sunday includes two professors! The participation of Professor Andrew Tutt and Professor Christopher Lord from the Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre at The Institute of Cancer Research – who are joining Team Now for this year’s race – reminds us all that we are together in our cause. 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️
Our 2018 Prudential RideLondon team is on track to raise over £240,000. That’s enough to fund almost 10,000 hours of research. Researc...h that will save lives. Research that will improve diagnosis and treatment. Research that will make the lives of those living with a breast cancer diagnosis so much brighter.
If you'd like to support our two brilliant profs putting their "middle-aged bodies through the mill" by cycling the 100 punishing miles of RideLondon on Sunday, you can do so here ▸ https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Ch risLordAndrewTutt
See More

"When my mum told me she had cancer again, I cried. She didn’t, she’s incredibly strong. Luckily, they found it really early, and she’s now on a good treatment course." Emma, 38 from London, is planning to tackle 100 miles on a bike in Prudential RideLondon this Sunday in honour of her mum, Carol.
Carol has been diagnosed with breast cancer twice. She was first faced with breast cancer 32 years ago, when Emma was just six years old. She underwent radiotherapy, and over the ye...ars has always covered up the scarring her treatment left on her chest.
In February of this year, Carol, who is now in her 60s, went for a routine mammogram, and despite her not having any signs of symptoms of the disease, scans showed that she had early stage breast cancer in both breasts. She had a single mastectomy, and is now taking drugs to treat the cancer her other breast.
"Breast cancer touches so many people’s lives, I’ve got friends whose mums have also been affected, and sadly my best friend lost her mum last year. Having such a good reason take part has really spurred on my training, and has definitely made me a more determined to raise as much money as possible for Breast Cancer Now." 🚴‍♀️ ▸ https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/th eboyler
See More

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, we're holding a national bucket collection at 400 Asda stores, in partnership with #TickledPink. Can you spare a few hours on Sat 6 or Sun 7 Oct to help us make life-saving breast cancer research happen?

In the past year, we have told the stories of Tessa, Jason, Chantele and Jan, who have all selflessly shared their pain, heartbreak, frustration and triumphs, with the aim of raising funds for Breast Cancer Now. But what have we done?
In the past year, Breast Cancer Now’s scientists have:
• Found that a lung cancer drug shows promise as a potential new targeted treatment for thousands of women with lobular breast cancer.... • Discovered a gene which, if blocked, could provide a promising new approach for treating triple negative breast cancer. • Helped to develop a new imaging technique that, if validated in humans, could predict whether primary breast cancer will spread to the lung.
Your support could help us continue this kind of ground-breaking research, helping us towards our goal that by 2050, everyone who develops breast cancer will live, and live well. Thank you.
See More

Have you experienced sexual difficulties following a diagnosis of breast cancer? The National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Breast Cancer Symptom Management Subgroup has prepared a questionnaire on sexual problems following breast cancer.
The Subgroup is seeking to find out more about the sexual consequences of breast cancer, and how those side effects are assessed and treated in the UK.
We would be very grateful if you would follow the link to complete the short questionn...aire, which takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. All answers will be treated anonymously, and in confidence. Thank you.
The NCRI Subgroup is made up of oncologists, nurses, psychologists, researchers, and breast cancer patients, who share a common interest in the side effects of treatments for breast cancer. Their aim is to help people who are living either with or beyond cancer to be able to manage those side effects by improving knowledge of them.
See More

☀️ Summer has been sizzling so far! But make sure you don’t pile on the pounds with burgers, booze and ice cream. To help, here’s our top five tips to make summer eating healthy. 🍆🌶️🐟🍅🥦🥤
1️. ️ Fish or veg on the barbecue: Try some grilling oily fish like mackerel or salmon. Grilling courgettes or corn on the cob is another option. What about some pineapple or peach slices on the coals?
2️. Keep meal prep cool and quick with a summer salad: For a single portion of salad that’s... healthy and balanced, roughly combine a couple of handfuls of fruit and veg (such as carrots, tomatoes, avocado and lettuce), a small handful of protein (try a boiled egg, or some canned tuna, or beans to keep it quick) and a handful of carbohydrate (such as boiled potatoes, pasta or some wholemeal bread).
3. Take advantage of fruit and veg: Getting five portions of fruit and veg a day is important for a healthy balanced diet and many, like green beans, tomatoes, strawberries and raspberries are most abundant in the summer.
4️. Hydrate the healthy way: Choose a fruit juice or water now and then. If you’re at home, a fruit infusion can be a tasty way to keep cool. Simply add some fruits and herbs – such as strawberries and mint – to a jug of water and pop it in the fridge for an hour or so.
5️. Cool down with a healthier snack: Combine low fat yoghurt with some fruit in a blender (strawberries or raspberries work well) and freeze the mix in some moulds for a couple of hours.
▸ http://bit.ly/2mwRn1w 😎
See More

Mary says: “I’m going to start by telling you my breast cancer is incurable. There’s no easy way to say it. But, I’m still here for my husband and children. I’m still fighting, surviving. As a personal trainer, I’m still kicking other people into shape, while fighting cancer. I’m still here to tell my story, so kiss this, cancer. 💋
I was at peak physical fitness when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was working as a personal trainer – which I still do. Cancer wasn’t goin...g to stop that for me.
It was August 2007, and I had gone to the doctor after finding a lump in my breast. Fast forward to September and I was having a mastectomy on my right side, and all my lymph nodes removed. Then I had to tackle chemotherapy. But I was determined that my son and daughters were going to have a Mum way into the future.
I’m so grateful for the seven years in which I was well, after all that treatment. But then I found out that the cancer had come back and had spread to my chest wall and collarbone area. When breast cancer spreads, they call it secondary breast cancer. That means it’s incurable. I had to tell my children that. All I could think of was the moments I was going to miss, the memories I’d be missing from.
Little did I know that in January of this year I’d receive my third diagnosis. It’s now in my bones and liver. Heartbroken and scared are understatements. My treatments are different again, but I’m still alive and kicking and, most importantly, hoping to help change the face of breast cancer."
This year, ghd and Lulu Guinness have joined forces to say #KissThisCancer and to create a limited-edition collection in support of Breast Cancer Now's life-saving research. With every purchase from the collection, £10 will be donated to Breast Cancer Now to help make life-saving research happen. ▸ http://bit.ly/2Ln5y7t
See More

Breast cancer patient Jodi from Bedfordshire, together with her mother Adele, has developed the FANU handheld mini cooling fan to help women who suffer from hot flushes, received the seal of approval from Simon Cowell on Britain's Got Talent, and is raising money for Breast Cancer Now.
Jodi Wilson, 30, along with her mother Adele Marks, initially sourced the cooling fan after Jodi was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. As a result of Jodi’s treatment, she now suffers from ...menopausal symptoms which includes severe hot flushes. Adele attempted to seek out a cooling fan for Jodi, and discovered there were limited options available, so FanU was born.
Hot flushes are a very common symptom during and following treatment for breast cancer, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy, and can be embarrassing, debilitating and very disruptive to women’s lives. Around 55,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and up to 70% of these women will suffer from hot flushes as a result of their treatment.
Jodi says: "Facing a breast cancer diagnosis is hard enough, but having to deal with the side effects of treatment can be awful too, and a constant reminder of what you’ve been through. I hope FanU will help thousands of women like me, either going through treatment for breast cancer or going through the menopause, as well as anyone who just wants to cool down this summer during the heatwave!" 🆒
FanU is a lightweight, portable, handheld cool air fan, with USB and rechargeable battery. Its sleek, lightweight design, comparable to a smart phone, allows for it to be carried in a handbag or pocket, and it is easy to use in any indoor or outdoor venue.
FanU will donate ten per cent of their profits to Breast Cancer Now, to help fund the charity’s vital breast cancer research. ▸ https://www.fanu.co.uk
See More

"The research in my lab is focused entirely on secondary breast cancer. That is when breast cancer has spread to distant sites in the body." We hear from Professor Clare Isacke, who is leading the work of the Molecular Cell Biology Team at the Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre at The Institute of Cancer Research in London.
Professor Isacke is working to find out how breast cancer cells can survive outside of the breast in other parts of the body, and why cancer cells sometimes lie dormant, only to start growing in other organs years after an original diagnosis.

Right now breast cancer is at a tipping point. More people are surviving. But more are being diagnosed than ever before. And every 45 minutes, another woman dies from the disease.
We’re going to change that. By doing whatever it takes, however we can, working tirelessly every day. We’re bringing together the brightest minds, the boldest fundraisers and the most determined campaigners. So please donate today. Because if we all act now, by 2050, we believe everyone who develops breast cancer will live. ▸ http://bit.ly/2NZtyfx

"This will be the most emotional challenge I’ve ever done. Christine is such a strong person and a lovely friend, and it means so much to me to be able to do this in her honour."
Claire, 49, from Harwich in Essex, is planning to tackle 100 miles on a bike in RideLondon on 29 July, in honour of her friend, Christine, who is living with incurable secondary breast cancer.
"I love taking on a challenge. It’s a great opportunity to push myself, whilst fundraising for such an impor...tant cause. Breast cancer is such a terrible disease which affects so many people, I feel very lucky to be able to do something to help fund the research to one day put a stop to it."
Claire’s partner and friends will be dotted around the 100-mile route, supporting her on the day. Christine will be attending her son’s wedding, but says she'll be tracking her friend Claire throughout the day, and cheering her to the finish line from afar!
▸ http://bit.ly/2zLWhRU
See More

Team Now on the shirt The cheer points are screaming 100 miles of hurt Never stopped us dreaming
... We're looking for volunteers to help #TeamNow come home at RideLondon on Sunday 29 July! Our 2018 Prudential RideLondon team is on track to raise over £240,000. That’s enough to fund almost 10,000 hours of research. Research that will save lives. Research that will improve diagnosis and treatment. Research that will make the lives of those living with a breast cancer diagnosis so much brighter.
Whether you can come along for a whole day, or just a couple of hours, your support really will make a huge difference to our cyclists on the day ▸ http://bit.ly/2m7jRPb
See More

inbox me today,of any problems you have,so that i can help, Or if you need a spell caster to bring back your ex husband/wife/lover, inbox me today, so that we can work together and bring he/her back, so that you both can live happily ever after..

Today my little girl received a beautifly hand written card from Baroness Delyth Morgan some stickers a badge and a bracelet for doing a sponsored run for you and i wanted to thank you for this personal touch. It was very kind and very appreciated. The card will be kept and along with her family will inspire her to do more in the future. Thank you.

Today I was approached by Anthony Hall, a member of Breast Cancer Now, in Canary Wharf, although I wasn't able to join in because I was not old enough, he explain the whole concept to me, which I found very appealing! It's good to know that amazing and kind people such as Anthony work for this cause!

Thanks to Breast Cancer Now for its dedication to find a cure. We know now that cancer can beaten.

Still get shooting

Pains and aches and radiotherapy scar still play me up and the reconstruction as cannot stand anything touching it, I hate mammograms as they are so painful and worry they do more harm than good, but every year they say I'm still clear I feel reassured. after all there is no such thing as a cure they call it remission , Keep strong :-)

My dad past a way with it I can not even say the word it was about 6 are 7 years o go and I still miss him today I have a little girl who 3 and so wish he see her I like love do this 1 day just for my dad me and my little girl be put in pink on for my dad her granddad thank u all u do I can not even look at the would with out crying

In 2000 I was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 had chemotherapy and radiotherapy after having my breast removed and kept strong all the way. Went 10 years clear then came bad news in 2011 it came back so they agreed to remove my left breast I was determined to beat this again and I have for the second time. So all you out there keep strong and be positive.

I'm 41 and just been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer - I'd only finished my treatment for primary in Jan this year. Triple negative breast cancer is serious ladies so make sure if you do need to walk this path you find out everything you can. I've broken my family`s heart as there is no cure now, but I'm not ging without a fight! Stay strong ladies.

I want to specially thank Dr Maria for saving my wife’s life with his healing oil. some years back my wife Caro was diagnosed with a deadly disease cancer of the lungs, we try all medication all to no avail, we also try to do the oil our selves but we were doing more harm than worse. until I saw a post on facebook on how the cannabis oil had cured a cancer patient, I quickly mailed this email: mariacannabisoil@gmail. com

From that very moment we just have to give it a trier, instantly we got a reply from him asking us what the exact cancer problem that my wife caro has, we explained every details of it to her and she told us, that his oil will heal my wife cancer problem only if we can order for it as soon as possible. He calculated the dosage for us to buy i think the dosage he calculated was 60grams of the oil which we ordered plus 30grams maintenance free and also with a body lotion and soap. He told us that if we order it online now by the next 48hours the medication will get to our door step through the delivery services, we decided to give it a try and behold when we did exactly 48hours of ordering the medication came to our door step through the delivery agent and deliver it to us. immediately we emailed Maria back that we have gotten the medication, and the usage instruction manual was also delivered to us. my wife Caro started the medication immediately just after a month of using mariaa cannabis oil, caro is now free from cancer problem, she is living a healthy life my utmost priority of sharing this short testimony is for those that are suffering from my wife kind of cancer diseases or if your friend or family members are suffering from this deadly disease, please don’t die in silence there is a cure for your cancer today don’t waste anytime further you have to email Maria directly and save your live and the lives of others

E_mail: mariacannabisoil@gmail. com

I have just gone through a mastectomy I was told that the operation went well I have had the drain removed and that the was good to get rid of that now I have to go see an oncologist to talk about radiotherapy I am doing OK still in some pain but I only had my op on the 12 the of February but they told me that my cancer hadn't spread so I was relieved to here that now I am taking lexetrole and I have to take that for five years but at least I am alive and recovering well I have raised 160 pound on the face book page and I am so thankful for all the support I have had from everyone and the wonderful treatment that I received from the breast clinic in the Pilgrim hospital in Boston lincs

I am super excited to be joining in with the 'wear it pink' fundraising tomorrow which I have organised at my primary school along with the help of the school councillors in which my daughter attends . This is soo close to my heart and I hope we raise lots of money to such a deserving cause. So proud of everyone coming together let's beat cancer xx

Hi there, I just wanted to say how brilliant your fundraisers were - usually a phone call to ask for money makes me quite annoyed, but was expecting this phone call as I've requested one of your breast cancer check list booklets from the tv ad. But your representative was absolutely fabulous. Really impressed and made me much more likely to donate in future. Thanks for the positive and informative experience X

Hi I found a lump a year and half ago I had it removed and it was benign but the last 2 days I have had a bad ache dull pain in my nipple same breast is it anything to worry about plz xx

Fantastic charity run by fantastic people. I am lucky enough to be a very small cog in a very big wheel and am proud to be an ambassador for BCN

Diagnosed with Fallopian Tube Cancer, very rare and aggressive, June 2013 had complete hysterectomy and then started an aggressive chemotherapy treatment, ended up in hospital for 12 days after my first chemo - first 8 I don't remember! Had to remove my port, which I ended up with Murca, severe infection from port implant! I still have trouble with my feet but glad to be here to laugh and play with my Grandchildren!! Hair is finally growing and I feel GREAT!!!!

I have breast cancer. Had the op and now trust cannabis oil more than anything.

I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in November 2010,after a mastectomy and six rounds of chemotherapy I pulled through at the age of seventy three.I was told I am at a higher risk of it reoccurring but I don't let it take over my life.I am now coming up to my five year check and I feel great.I am a full time carer to my severely disabled son and also have a husband with heart failure but I think how lucky to have been given the chance to do it

I text for the leaflet and had a long call from a salesperson trying to persuade me to commit to a monthly donation despite me repeatedly explaining I could not afford it. On the end I had to end the call. Needless to say did not receive the leaflet. Advert misleading and not impressed

do not give your money to fake cancer charities, research real natural cancer cures starting with bloodroot.