October is Breast Cancer Awareness month
- Written by: Breast Cancer Now — Breast Cancer Now Scotland
- Published: 11th October 2022
Every year, people all over the world show their support for everyone affected by breast cancer.
No matter who you are, whatever your experience of breast cancer – Breast Cancer Now are here.
We’re Breast Cancer Now (this link will take you away from our website), the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer.
The work we do for people affected by breast cancer is vital all year-round. But October is a chance for us to shout extra loud about it.
From campaigning to fundraising, life-changing support to world-class research, we’re doing everything we can to raise money, raise awareness and make sure as many people as possible know that we’re here for them.
Specialist nurses are here. Ready to listen, whatever you’re going through.
Support services are here. So you can connect with people who really understand what you’re going through.
Trusted breast cancer information is here. Helping you understand the signs and symptoms, your treatment, side effects and more.
Why? Because we believe that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and be supported to live well. But to create that future, we need to act now.
To find out more about Breast Cancer Now and what we do, visit our website https://breastcancernow.org/get-involved/breast-cancer-awareness-month (this link will take you away from our website)
Worried about breast cancer, or got a question about breast health? Our nurses are here. Just call our free Helpline on 0808 800 6000.
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