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Breast cancer patient stories

Stories from breast cancer patients

Helping more people survive cancer is the aim of everything we do. Read stories from women who have been affected by breast cancer, and how research has made a difference to them.

Patients' stories

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Championing research

Margaret is passionate about research. “People don’t always realise how important research is until something happens to them,” she says. “But research is real and it’s now. And it’s important for the public – for our whole community – that research happens.”

Read more about Margaret's story

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Current research

From studying the biology of breast cancer cells in the lab to leading clinical trials testing cutting-edge treatments, our researchers are working hard to ensure more women survive breast cancer.

Find out more about our current research

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Past research

Thanks to research, we've helped change the outlook for women with breast cancer.

Find out more about past research

Explore our timeline of research into breast cancer

Further information

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More about the symptoms and treatments for breast cancer