Breast Cancer

Emma Irvine, 29, who was first diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 26 years old

Young breast cancer survivors NI describe ‘living life to the fullest’

Breast cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed, accounting for nearly a third of all female cancers in NI

Cancer up nearly 9% in Northern Ireland — survival improving but gaps persist

Coleraine gym owner Emma Campbell will do a marathon static bike ride to support Charis Cancer Care charity

Gym rallies behind Emma’s 520km challenge for Charis Cancer Care

Action Cancer’s Paint the Town Pink campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in partnership with PropertyNews and Action Renewables. L-R: Emma McNally (Head of Strategic Partnerships, PropertyNews), Lana Moore (Head of Charity Delivery, Action Cancer) and Mark Irwin-Watson (Community Fundraising Executive, Action Cancer).

Lights, Camera, Action Cancer - Action Renewables Turns Pink for Breast Cancer A...

The hypnotising visual is designed to help people 'stand inside their insides'

Stunning image of 3.2 billion characters shows humans’ genetic make up

Elaine Hamilton (Action Renewables Charity Delivery Officer); Terry Waugh (Action Renewables CEO) and Lana Moore (Action Renewables Head of Charity Delivery).

Make it your business to fundraise for Action Cancer’s Breast Screening Service

Louise's first book was published earlier this year

Breast cancer survivor - ‘Topless Runner’ - running Antrim Half Marathon

A pilot scheme has revealed a widespread genetic sensitivity to common medicines

Pilot scheme reveals genetic sensitivity to common medicines

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK with one in seven women being diagnosed in their lifetime.

You should never ignore these six signs of breast cancer

It comes as a campaign to end shadow banning on social media has been launched

Social media more likely to suppress women’s health content over men’s

Jade and her grandmother, Sheila

The charity fund-raising season begins - the Chancellor must hear Judith Potts

Women with a family history of breast cancer have a higher risk of developing the disease.

Breast Cancer over 60: The facts

Breast cancer survivor turns trauma into successful swimwear business

Mourners at the funeral of singer Linda Nolan have been told she would have “loved all the fuss”

Video: Massive crowds pay respects to Linda Nolan at showbiz funeral

Linda Nolan has sadly passed away, aged 65. Inset: Tower lit up pink for Linda

Breaking Watch: Tower lights up pink after Linda Nolan's tragic cancer death

Singer and TV presenter Linda Nolan has died aged 65 "with her loving siblings by her bedside", her manager said

Linda Nolan, a member of hit pop group the Nolans, has died in hospital
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, given the all clear in 2011, but in 2017 was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. In 2020, it spread and by 2023 was in her brain
Michael Cousins

These are the red flag breast cancer symptoms you should look out for.

Red flag signs and symptoms of breast cancer that you shouldn't ignore

Joanna Newark, 52, encourages everyone to incorporate a daily breast self-exam into their routines.

'My chemo was so strong the nurse was gowned up like a spaceman'

Research of 2,000 women said they would feel embarrassed and judged by their manager if they admitted the truth

One in four women afraid to tell boss real reason they are sick

Re-Gen’s Avril Harrison , Lukasz Karpiel and Celine Grant

Re-Gen goes pink for Breast Cancer

Action Cancer Launches its Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in partnership with local online car insurance company its4women and Gordons Chemists : Pictured L-R are Kerry Beckett (Marketing Manager, its4women), Donna McKernan (Advanced Practice Radiographer, Action Cancer) and Fiona McQuillan (Pharmacist, Gordons Chemists) CREDIT BRIAN THOMPSON

Coleraine firm supports women's health drive

Action Cancer ambassadors who had their breast cancer detected by the charity’s breast screening service: Pat Simpson, Sharon McCrory, Pamela Brady, Joanne Henderson and Pauline McCauley

Breast Cancer Awareness: Action Cancer NI outlines plans for October

Cancer Focus client Joanne Jones with Clare Mawhinney, Maeve Colgan and Sharon Campbell

Titanic Slipways to turn pink for 5k run this October

Action Cancer’s new patron Lisa McGee pictured outside the charity’s Big Bus which travels to 200 locations every year offering breast screenings to local women

Derry Girls creator and writer comes on board as Action Cancer patron

Alex Todd from its4women (left); Breast Friends fundraiser and social media influencer Francesca McKee (centre) and Action Cancer’s senior radiographer Éadaoin Smith (right) discuss the importance of breast screening and being Breast Aware.

For every 1,000 screenings, Action Cancer detects six breast cancers

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Kate Gearing, 69, was invited to join her daughter, Nessie Gearing and her partner Becca Wolfenden, both 27, on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Thailand after being given the all-clear from breast cancer

Mum, 69, celebrates breast cancer all-clear with Thailand backpacking
A 69-year-old mum is celebrating the all-clear from breast cancer by backpacking around Thailand with her daughter
Tom Morton

Jacqueline McKee from Finaghy is a new breast cancer Ambassador for Action Cancer.

Why breast cancer screening at Action Cancer saved Jacqueline's life - twice!

A £3.5m Scottish mansion is up for grabs in a breast cancer fundraising prize draw. The six-bedroom home is the first-ever Scottish house to be available in the Omaze Million Pound House Draw Ð which is raising funds for Breast Cancer Now.

Home worth £3.5m with golfing simulator will be raffled off by Omaze

Instagram influencer Nicky Newman, pictured right with her husband Alex, has died of breast cancer at the age of 35. Photos by Instagram/Nicky Newman.

Instagram star Nicky Newman dies of breast cancer aged 35 - tributes

Strictly Come Dancing’s star Amy Dowden opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis in an interview. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

Amy Dowden hints at Strictly return months after cancer diagnosis

Anita Carey played Brenda Summers and Joyce Smudley in Coronation Street between 1978 and 1997, as well as a starring role in Doctors - Credit: BBC

Breaking Coronation Street and Doctors star dead at 75 after cancer battle

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.

Sarah Ferguson endured “8 hour cancer op” after diagnosis

Sarah Ferguson is recovering from breast cancer treatment, a royal spokesperson has confirmed - Credit: Getty

Piers Morgan reveals Sarah Ferguson text following cancer diagnosis

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 06: Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York speaks onstage at Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York In Conversation With Samantha Barry at The 92nd Street Y New York, on March 06, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Breaking Sarah Ferguson diagnosed with breast cancer

Strictly Come Dancing’s star Amy Dowden opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis in an interview. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

Strictly star Amy Dowden opens up about breast cancer diagnosis

Two EastEnders stars set to appear on Strictly Come Dancing

Breaking Sky News host breaks down live on air after discussing cancer battle

Breaking TV legend reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Amy Dowden’s inspiring post as she begins breast cancer treatment

Terminally ill woman ‘heartbroken’ after missing out on ‘last holiday’ due to Passport Office mistake

Passport blunder ruins ‘last holiday for terminally ill woman

Breaking Strictly Come Dancing star reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Londonderry mum Theresa Kelly, who has secondary, incurable breast cancer, with her sister Sarah, who died from the disease last August

Mum who lost sister to incurable breast cancer on receiving the same diagnosis

Sarah Beeny announced her new Channel 4 series on social media.

Sarah Beeny announces new Channel 4 series following chemotherapy

Kate Keltie and Ryan Maloney in Melbourne 2000

Breaking Neighbours star gives health update after shock cancer diagnosis

Kelly Hoppen

Kelly Hoppen opens up about breast cancer diagnosis

Linda Nolan shared the devastating news that her cancer has spread to her brain in an interview with ITV’s Good Morning Britain on Monday - Credit: Getty Images

Breaking Linda Nolan gives cancer update in heartbreaking GMB interview

Martina Navratilova has been diagnosed with cancer. (Getty Images)

Breaking Martina Navratilova has announced she is cancer free

Breaking Ann Summers boss Jacqueline Gold has died aged 62

Katie Woodside, a Marks & Spencer colleague at M&S Abbeycentre, celebrates the installation of signage in M&S Fitting rooms encouraging customers to be aware of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

Katie's breast cancer awareness initiative rolled out in M&S stores

Sarah Beeny has returned to the hospital to receive breast cancer treatment.

Sarah Beeny back in hospital to receive breast cancer treatment

Czech’s former tennis player Martina Navratilova (R) has received a double cancer diagnosis

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova receives double cancer diagnosis

Graphic of oncolytic DNA hairpin pairs (oHPs) being are introduced to the cancer cell. When the oHPs encounter the tumour-causing overexpressed microRNA (miRNA), they unravel to connect with the miRNA and each other to form longer DNA strands. These elongated strands then trigger an immune response, the bodys built-in defence mechanism, which inhibits further tumour growth.

New way of using DNA nudges scientists step closer to cancer cure

Known for her role in the 1984 classic Ghostbusters, former Playboy model Kymberly Herring has died at the age of 65.

Former Playboy Playmate & Ghostbusters star Kymberley Herrin has died

October is breast cancer awareness month. Researchers supported by charity Breast Cancer Now want to establish how treatment was affected by the pandemic and attendant lockdowns

Researchers want to establish how breast cancer care was impacted by pandemic

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