What are the symptoms of breast cancer?

Breast cancer claims the lives of 12,500 women each year in the UK and is the second most common cancer in the UK after non-melanoma skin cancer. Sadly 44,100 new cases are diagnosed every year. Read our awareness page to find out more about Breast Cancer. Support the Breast Cancer Campaign now...

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What is breast cancer?

Avoid any confusion and understand exactly what breast cancer is, who it affects and how common it really is.

What are the symptoms of breast cancer?

All women should regularly examine their breasts. Learn how to identify signs that should prompt you to visit your doctor as soon as possible.

What is mammography?

Understand exactly what mammography is, how it helps and the procedure before and during the examination.

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Benign breast lumps

It's a relief to know that most breast lumps are benign (non-cancerous). Learn more about fibroadenomas and cysts, both of which are lumps that can be treated.

Breast cancer and the pill

A recent study has identified that some women are at greater risk of breast cancer if they take the contraceptive pill, but how big is the risk and how worried should we be?

Join the nation

Wear it pink on Friday 26 October and support breast cancer research.

Cancer Research UK

If you are living with breast cancer or a friend or relative of someone who is, find out the latest up-to-date information direct at Cancer Research UK.