Information. Support. Earlier care.

Breast cancer support.
A chance for earlier care.

Find your next step with clear breast health information. Help make screening and treatment more accessible to women who need it.

Find information & support Help fund screening

A campaign managed by World Aid Network
Charity Commission registration in progress

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Better access.
More possibilities.

How can we help?

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Worried about a change?

Signs, symptoms and when to see a GP.

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Just been diagnosed?

Your next steps, questions and support.

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Want to make a difference?

Donate, fundraise or get your team involved.

Here for your next question

Understand breast cancer.
One step at a time.

Explore all breast health guides

Know the signs

Breast cancer symptoms

Breast and nipple changes, what to look for and when to see a GP.

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Breast awareness

How to check your breasts

Get to know what is normal for you, with a simple guide to checking.

Read the guide

Screening & diagnosis

NHS breast screening

Who is invited, what happens at a mammogram and how to find your local service.

Read the guide

After a diagnosis

Understanding treatment

An introduction to treatment options and questions for your care team.

Read the guide

Living with breast cancer

Secondary breast cancer

Understand what a metastatic diagnosis means and where to find support.

Read the guide

Family & friends

Supporting someone you love

Practical ways to help with appointments, everyday life and difficult conversations.

Read the guide

Noticed something unusual? Contact your GP. Do not wait for your next screening appointment. These guides support your understanding and cannot diagnose a breast change.

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Screening should be within reach

A small gift.
A practical step towards care.

Distance, cost and a lack of local services can stand between a woman and a breast examination. Our campaign supports breast awareness, screening and treatment access in underserved communities.

Explore what a donation could help fund, using our published programme estimates.

How donations are used

Explore your impact

What could your gift help fund?

Choose an amount to explore our estimated screening costs.

£75
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screening cost equivalents
based on an estimated £25 per screening

An illustration of programme costs, not a guarantee of individual care. Donations are pooled; costs and services vary by location and patient need. Read the cost methodology.

Put your support into action

Help close the gap in care.

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Low- and middle-income countries

Breast Cancer Crisis in the Developing World

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Low-income regions

Late-Stage Diagnosis Crisis

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Underserved communities

Free Breast Cancer Screening Campaign

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Know who you are supporting

Clear information.
Open about our work.

Quick answer

Breast Cancer Charity is a campaign managed by World Aid Network, London, supporting breast awareness, screening and treatment access in underserved communities. We also publish breast health information and signpost UK support services. Charity Commission registration is in progress.

October · Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Make awareness part of everyday life.

Share useful information, bring people together and help fund access to screening.

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A little clarity

Your questions,
answered.

More frequently asked questions →
What does Breast Cancer Charity do?
Breast Cancer Charity is a campaign managed by World Aid Network, London, supporting breast awareness, screening and treatment access in underserved communities. We also publish breast health information and signpost UK support services. Charity Commission registration is in progress.
What should I do if I notice a breast change?
Contact a GP about a new lump, swelling, nipple change or another change that is unusual for you. Many changes have other causes, but a GP should check them. Do not wait for a routine screening appointment, even if you have had a recent mammogram. Our symptoms guide links to NHS advice.
Where can I get breast cancer support?
Your breast care nurse or clinical team can help with questions about diagnosis and treatment. Our UK support directory links to specialist helplines, emotional support and practical help from organisations including Breast Cancer Now and Macmillan Cancer Support.
How can I donate to breast cancer screening?
Choose a one-off or monthly gift on our donation page and continue to secure Stripe checkout. Donations support screening, diagnosis and treatment access through World Aid Network. The published £25 screening figure is a programme cost estimate; actual care and costs vary by location and patient need.
Is Breast Cancer Charity a registered charity?
Breast Cancer Charity is a campaign of World Aid Network. Charity Commission registration is in progress, so we do not claim registered-charity status. Read our registration-status page for the application reference and our Gift Aid page for current information.
When is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place in October. You can share breast awareness information, organise a fundraiser or support screening access. Our October campaign page includes ideas and resources to help you take part.