Make 2nds Count
@Make2ndsCount
We are here to give hope to those affected by Secondary Breast Cancer.
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http://www.make2ndscount.co.uk 07-01-2018 18:53:08
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Thank you Chi Onwurah š for taking time to visit the #TruthBeTold exhibition and for helping us raise awareness about secondary breast cancer.
'Itās important that everyone hears about secondary breast cancer & that we all become more educated about this disease.' - Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Veronica Dunn
Thanks to everyone that made the launch of our #TruthBeTold exhibition a success. Read more: make2ndscount.co.uk/news/news/trutā¦
Thank you Anna Foster for having us on BBC Sport Tyne & Wear earlier to talk about our #TruthBeTold exhibition at NewcastleArtsCentre this weekend, raising awareness about living with secondary breast cancer & the support we give. Listen again (10:24am & 11:21am): bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/liā¦
We need your vote! The Benefact Group are awarding Ā£5,000 to 10 charities to help support their work in health and wellbeing. Please nominate Make 2nds Count by Fri 26 April so that we can be in the chance of winning! health.movementforgood.com/?dm_i=6MG6,ZHRā¦
Sending a massive good luck to our incredible TCS London Marathon runners today. Thank you for running for Make 2nds Count and helping to raise funds for our work supporting those living with secondary breast cancer š
'SBC remains poorly understood by the public, policymakers & even health care professionalsā
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/ā¦
š¢ 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 ā”ļø make2ndscount.co.uk/support/communā¦ bristolpost.co.uk/news/health/neā¦
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-ā¦
We're pleased to hear that Talazoparib (Talazenna) has been approved for use on NHS Scotland, thanks to recommendations from NICE. This is āÆthe first ever BRCA-targeted treatment for certain people with locally advanced or secondary breast cancer > make2ndscount.co.uk/news/news/talaā¦
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
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-ā¦
#recruitment #fundraising #fundraising jobs #corporatepartnerships
'Your life is not over if you're diagnosed with TNBC. Iām 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/blogā¦ #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