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All the latest news about breast cancer, which is the most common type of cancer in the UK. Find stories on signs, symptoms and treatments, first-person pieces from those with breast cancer, and the latest updates on celebrities who've been diagnosed with the illness.

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Dying for Sex -- "Happy Holidays" -- Episode 2 (Airs Friday, April 4 on Hulu ) -- Pictured: (l-r) Jenny Slate as Nikki, Michelle Williams as Molly. CR: Sarah Shatz/FX HANDOUT.

Cancel weekend plans to binge erotic drama hailed as 'revolutionary TV'

Channel: TV TV 1 day ago By Robert Oliver

Sarah Harding's final wish realised among women affected by breast cancer

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz March 11, 2025 By Stella Akinwumi
Play Video Vanessa Feltz on This Morning having a mammogram. She's wearing a medical gown and is standing in front of a piece of apparatus, with a medical professional visible in the background

Vanessa Feltz hailed 'so brave' after getting mammogram live on This Morning

Channel: TV TV February 24, 2025 By Brooke Ivey Johnson
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Linda Nolan (L) and Coleen Nolan attend the Best Heroes Awards 2023 on October 18, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Coleen Nolan honours 'beautiful' sister Linda on her 66th birthday weeks after funeral

Channel: Music Music February 24, 2025 By Joel Harley
Exterior of the Rovers Return pub in ITV soap Coronation Street.

Coronation Street star found lump while filming ahead of cancer diagnosis

Channel: Coronation Street Coronation Street February 11, 2025 By Calli Kitson
Ali Bastian in a selfie with artwork behind her

TV favourite reunites with former co-star amid cancer battle: ‘We so appreciate you’

Channel: Hollyoaks Hollyoaks February 4, 2025 By Ash Percival
Darliane Honey - Swimming helped me after my double mastectomy

I ignored one symptom, then a routine test changed everything

Channel: Health Health January 27, 2025 By Darlaine Honey
Annie Bennett sitting at a table at a restaurant, with her hands folded on the table, smiling at the camera.

I have incurable cancer, here's what not to say to me

Channel: Health Health January 16, 2025 By Annie Bennett
Clare in a garden, wearing a flowery dress, looking off to the distance

I had mammograms every few months - but one key detail was missed

Channel: Health Health December 23, 2024 By Clare Cowhig
Shivani Dave - puberty blocker ban

I went to bed every night wishing I woke up with cancer

Channel: Health Health January 10, 2025 By Shivani Dave
Darliane Honey - Swimming helped me after my double mastectomy

I only had one tiny symptom - I never thought it was cancer

Channel: Health Health January 24, 2025 By Darlaine Honey
Ali Bastian looking into the camera, wearing a grey top and pink headscarf

TV star Ali Bastian hospitalised amid breast cancer battle

Channel: Hollyoaks Hollyoaks November 26, 2024 By Michael Adams

Ella Macpherson admits controversial decision after cancer diagnosis ended her marriage

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz November 25, 2024 By Emily Bashforth
Ali Bastian looking into the camera, with a neutral expression

Hollyoaks star feared losing her identity amid breast cancer battle

Channel: Hollyoaks Hollyoaks November 19, 2024 By Michael Adams
Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock (14465735m) Amy Dowden 'Lorraine' TV show, London, UK - 07 May 2024

Here's why you shouldn't ask cancer survivors about 'the all clear'

Channel: Health Health October 31, 2024 By Leah Hardy
The Frasier cast pose together in a living room

Frasier star in tears over Kelsey Grammer's moving message after devastating cancer battle

Channel: TV TV October 25, 2024 By Rishma Dosani
Reuben Board: male breast cancer

I've had to lift up my shirt to prove I've had breast cancer

Channel: Health Health October 18, 2024 By Reuben Board
BHM: Tricia George: I found a cancerous lump by fluke

Doctors were shocked when I told them to remove my breasts

Channel: Health Health October 17, 2024 By Tricia George

Diet Coke brings back limited-edition favourite that has fans running to supermarket

Channel: Food Food October 16, 2024 By Jessica Hamilton
Jenna Fischer in The Office

00s TV show cast rally to support actress after 'aggressive' breast cancer diagnosis

Channel: TV TV October 9, 2024 By Ruth Lawes