Read the latest blogs from across our work within the secondary breast cancer community. From blogs on fundraising, research findings, information sharing, corporate achievements, community support and stories, celebrate with us as we work together to Make 2nds Count.

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15th March 2024

Keytruda for Secondary Breast Cancer: Science and Stories

Pembrolizumab, also known as Keytruda®, is a drug used to treat a variety of cancers1. In breast cancer, Keytruda is currently used to treat both early and secondary triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).

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19th December 2023

2023 Support Roundup

We've had an incredibly exciting and busy year for our support services as they continue to grow and meet the needs of the community. In 2023 we have delivered: 106 attendees at our 2nds Together wellbeing retreats 12 Tea & A Chat groups around the UK 1300 '2nds Together' private group members 432 littlelift boxes sent 334 Little Book of Admin sent 348 Birdsong yoga attendees Our first event of 2023 was the online 'Wellbeing Week' in February with the focus on Menopause and its impact on those living with secondary breast cancer.

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Secondary Mum
4th December 2023

The Secondary Mum

I was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer (also known as metastatic, stage 4 or advanced breast cancer) in the summer of 2022. I found a lump in my breast but unfortunately, after many, many tests and scans, we discovered it had already spread to my bones.

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6th July 2023

The Emotional Impact of Secondary Breast Cancer - Community Stories Part 3

Living with secondary (metastatic) cancer is challenging. You will deal with a variety of emotions, such as fear, sadness, anxiety, anger, or hopelessness.

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21st June 2023

The Emotional Impact of Secondary Breast Cancer - Community Stories Part 2

Living with secondary (metastatic) cancer is challenging. You will deal with a variety of emotions, such as fear, sadness, anxiety, anger, or hopelessness.

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17th June 2023

The Emotional Impact of Secondary Breast Cancer - Community Stories

Living with secondary (metastatic) cancer is challenging. You will deal with a variety of emotions, such as sadness, anxiety, anger, or hopelessness.

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Support 2022
29th December 2021

Support 2022 - What's Coming Up!

2021, despite all the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, was a great first year for our support services.  

2022 will be another exciting year for patient support. 

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