Breast Cancer Now The research & supports charity Beating Breast Cancer
We talk to the charity whose mission is to improve the lives of those affected by the disease
WORDS: JANEY SWANSON IMAGES: BREAST CANCER NOW, SARAH HOLMES, SHUTTERSTOCK
Every 10 minutes, someone in the UK hears the earth-shattering words: “You have breast cancer”.
“That’s why Breast Cancer Now is here,” says Rachael Franklin of Breast Cancer Now. “We want to create a world where the words ‘breast cancer’ aren’t met with fear.
“By combining the power of world-class research, care and support, we’re changing the lives of people affected by breast cancer and giving hope for the future.”
Breast Cancer Now aims to ensure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and be supported to live well.
For the next six months, My Weekly will be helping Breast Cancer Now realise this incredible vision.
“We’re very proud to announce our partnership with Breast Cancer Now,” Susan, editor of My Weekly, reveals. “Breast Cancer Now is an amazing charity which provides outstanding care and support, as well as funding vital, groundbreaking research.
“As part of our partnership, every month until October, My Weekly will feature everything from the most up-to-date health information from Breast Cancer Now’s experts, to moving stories from people who’ve been affected by breast cancer, to ways you can help – whether that’s signing up for a Pink Ribbon Walk or baking for a fundraising afternoon tea.
“By partnering with Breast Cancer Now, we not only want to support women living with breast cancer, we also want to help play a small part in changing the future of breast cancer in the UK.”
For over 50 years, Breast Cancer Now has been leading the way in breast cancer research and support.
The roots of the charity stretch back to 1973, a time when breast cancer was rarely discussed. A London teacher who had been diagnosed with breast cancer, Betty Westgate, founded the Mastectomy Association.
From her home, Betty offered support, education and information about breast cancer. Betty’s charity was the first of its kind and grew to become Breast Cancer Now – the UK’s most comprehensive source of support for people affected by the disease.
Today, its vital services give thousands of people affected by breast cancer the support they need in the way that suits them, whether that’s one-to-one or in a group; face-to-face,
