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We are sharing stories from our Triple Negative Breast Cancer community to raise awareness about this subtype on Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Day (3 March). Sarah from Hull shares her story of receiving a de novo secondary diagnosis of ER+ HER- in 2019, and then finding out in 2023 that her cancer had flipped to TNBC.

We're sharing stories from some of our wonderful members of the secondary breast cancer community. Jane shares her story with us.

Abbie took on a fundraising challenge for Make 2nds Count last year, running the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. She tells us what has led her to do this challenge.

We’re asking our community to share their story for World Cancer Day (4 Feb) and highlight the signs and symptoms that led to their diagnosis. Mandy (53) from Pembrokeshire in South-West Wales lives with her husband Marc and two sons, Luke (22) and Daniel (15) and had concerns after finding a lump.

Justine Bradd overcame her fear of heights for an incredible fundraising challenge for Make 2nds Count last year, abseiling the infamous 100ft Falkirk Wheel. She tells us what has led her to do this challenge.

Our Patient Trial Advocate Service (PTA) - the first of its kind in the UK - has continued to expand in 2024. Senior oncology nurse Mel, who joined the team permanently in September, talks us through the main achievements in the last twelve months.

Through Education, we hope to raise awareness of secondary breast cancer and empower patients by increasing their knowledge and understanding of research, treatments and options. Emma, Deputy CEO, talks us through the main achievements in the last twelve months.

We are incredibly grateful to our partners, funders and supporters who have helped to raise money over the last twelve months to continue the work we do supporting those living with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer. Fundraising Manager, Lianne, highlights some of the activity we've seen in 2024.

We are really pleased that our Support services have continued to grow and meet the needs of the community over the last twelve months. Our Support & Engagement Manager, Claire, highlights the main achievements for 2024.

We're sharing stories from some of our wonderful members of the secondary breast cancer community. Kate shares her story and how she is passionate about fundraising.

I visited The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Sheffield to get some understanding about stereotactic radiotherapy as a treatment for secondary breast cancer. Twenty-two years living in Yorkshire have taught me one thing - we are usually quite modest about our achievements (we don’t like to make a song and dance about things).

Exploring clinical trials can be an important part of your treatment journey. Our Patient Trials Advocate nurse Mel can help answer any questions that you might have and do a clinical trial database search for you.

We're sharing stories from some of our wonderful members of the secondary breast cancer community. Anna shares her story with us.

Ronan Mitchell is doing the Dublin Marathon on 27th October in memory of his friend, Bronagh, who had secondary breast cancer. He tells us what has led him to run for Make 2nds Count.

We're sharing stories from some of our wonderful members of the secondary breast cancer community. Geoff shares his story.