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FAQs

  • How can I reduce my risk of breast cancer?
  • My grandmother has had breast cancer. Does this mean that I will get it too?
  • Can I get breast screening before I am 50?
  • I can’t get the treatment for secondary breast cancer my doctor recommends on the NHS, what should I do?
  • I’ve found a lump/unusual change what should I do?

Questions on...

  • breast cancer

    • Do I need to check my breasts at the same time each month?

    • My grandmother has had breast cancer. Does this mean that I will get it too?

    • Can I get breast screening before I am 50?

    • Breast cancer runs in my family and so I would like to be tested to see if I am at risk. How can I get this type of testing done?

    • I live outside the UK and have breast cancer but I cannot get treatment in my own country. Can you help me?

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    • Does any of Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s research require the use of animals?

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