'SBC remains poorly understood by the public, policymakers & even health care professionals”

This valuable report shows the number of people living with secondary breast cancer in the UK is unknown. Our trustee & patient advocate Lesley Stephen says patients feel 'written off.'

Help us raise awareness about secondary breast cancer for #breastcancerawarenessmonth in October for our 1,000 Truths campaign. We're collecting stories from people affected by SCB, friends & family, & those who work in the sector. Please share yours here: make2ndscount.co.uk/forms/2024bcam

Our mission is to build a research programme that amplifies our community voice & helps people live longer, better lives alongside SBC. Thanks BBC Sussex for sharing Sophie Blake's story & highlighting the need for more funds to be invested in research. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

📢 We need you to help us with our 1,000 Truths campaign for #breastcancerawarenessmonth in October. We hope to collect 1,000 stories from people affected by SCB, friends & family and those who work in the sector to raise awareness. Share your story here: make2ndscount.co.uk/forms/2024bcam

Research shows that taking part in an exercise programme reduces pain & fatigue & improves quality of life for those with metastatic breast cancer. Our Birdsong Yoga is a great place to start - every Weds at 8pm & Friday at 10am ➡️ make2ndscount.co.uk/support/commun… bristolpost.co.uk/news/health/ne…

Huge thanks to The Caron Keating Foundation for a recent donation of £3,000 to help continue our work supporting those affected by secondary breast cancer. We're so thankful to those trusts and foundations that support us, and to every one of our fundraisers!

Thanks to Walk the Walk funding, our Patient Trials Advocate Service has now helped 500 women! The service is the first of its kind in the UK, offering hope to patients by connecting them to clinical trials with the potential to improve outcomes. Read more: make2ndscount.co.uk/news/news/500-…

We're pleased to hear that Talazoparib (Talazenna) has been approved for use on NHS Scotland, thanks to recommendations from NICE. This is  the first ever BRCA-targeted treatment for certain people with locally advanced or secondary breast cancer > make2ndscount.co.uk/news/news/tala…

To all the women this #InternationalWomensDay with secondary breast cancer.
We see you.
We think you are resilient and strong. You are incredible at supporting each other.
We are here to give hope to all women living with secondary breast cancer. #IWD2024

Sharing advice from your SCB journey helps others. Claire says: 'Allow yourself to feel your emotions. It's really scary when first diagnosed, but once you allow yourself to accept what's happening, you realise it isn't as scary & you can live with this disease.' #YourSBCAdvice

Looking for a challenge to take on this Easter? Join 2,000 adventurers on a 50 km, 25 km or 10 km loop from Windsor along the Thames Path & raise money for men & women affected by secondary breast cancer.

Use CHARITY50% to get 50% discount on the reg fee: ultrachallenge.com/easter-challen…

We're really saddened by the news that Enhertu is being denied to women in England with HER2-low secondary breast cancer. The drug is approved in Scotland & must be made available throughout the UK.

We're signing Breast Cancer Now's petition - please do too. #EnhertuEmergency

Do you have experience in Corporate Partnership management in the charity sector? Are you looking for a brilliant new challenge?

We'd love to hear from you >> make2ndscount.co.uk/about-us/work-…

#recruitment #fundraising #fundraising jobs #corporatepartnerships

'Your life is not over if you're diagnosed with TNBC. I’m living my life in spite of & not because of cancer.' - Mary

Each year in the UK, over 8,000 breast cancer cases are Triple Negative. We're shining a light on #TNBC make2ndscount.co.uk/education/blog… #TripleNegativeBreastCancerDay

Our community has been sharing advice to help others on their secondary breast cancer journey. Annemarie from Doncaster says: 'Do you own research, ask questions and advocate for yourself!'

Our website can help with any questions you have: make2ndscount.co.uk
#YourSBCAdvice

We're delighted to hear this news Amy Dowden! 🙌
Getting a NED (No Evidence of Disease) diagnosis shows the cancer treatment is working. Find out more about it from our Claire, our Patient Support & Engagement Manager who has been NED for six years >> make2ndscount.co.uk/education/blog…

Have you booked your space yet for our Secondary Breast Cancer Patient Summit? It’s the UK’s first medical conference of its kind, designed specifically for our community.

Listen to Sarah to hear what’s in store and register for a place now >> make2ndscount.co.uk/support/commun…

“Meeting other women with the same diagnosis gave me the chance to have honest conversations that are sometimes difficult to have with family & friends.” - Adele

Our Retreats are an opportunity for the community to come together to rest & relax. Sign up: make2ndscount.co.uk/forms/registra…

We've asked our community to share advice to help others on their secondary breast cancer journey.
'You don’t have to be positive all the time. Be honest with your support network & access any support you need.' - Kelly

Join our FB group: facebook.com/groups/2ndstog… #YourSBCAdvice

We're proud to be holding the first UK patient-focused conference for secondary breast cancer in July. We know how challenging living with SBC can be & hope to empower our community through increased knowledge & understanding of research and treatments. make2ndscount.co.uk/support/commun…