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We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. Formed by the merger of and .

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    4 hours ago

    21 years since HRH formally opened the centre, The Prince of Wales today visited the Toby Robins Research Centre. His Royal Highness has been Patron of the charity since 1998.

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  2. 4 hours ago

    Our CEO : 'I was immensely proud to share with HRH The Prince of Wales the world-class research breakthroughs we’ve achieved in the 21 years since he officially opened the Research Centre – all made possible thanks to the efforts of our amazing fundraisers.'

    HRH meets supporters at the Toby Robins Research Centre
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  3. 4 hours ago

    During his visit, HRH The Prince of Wales met some of the supporters who with their generosity help us raise funds for our work.

    HRH The Prince of Wales meets supporters during his visit to the Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre
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  4. 4 hours ago

    With over 70 researchers from , the Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre brings together leaders in key scientific fields. It enables rapid progress in breast cancer research, with multidisciplinary research from bench to bedside taking place under one roof.

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  5. 4 hours ago

    HRH spent some time in the lab, where he heard first-hand about an innovative research trial currently looking for new treatments for lobular breast cancer, which accounts for up to 15% of all breast cancer cases.

    HRH The Prince of Wales speaks to a researcher in the lab during his visit to the Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre
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  6. 4 hours ago

    Today we were pleased to welcome our Royal Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales to the Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre, at , 21 years after he officially opened it as the UK’s first dedicated breast cancer research centre.

    HRH The Prince of Wales visits the Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre
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  7. 23 hours ago

    Did you know you can support those affected by breast cancer by sponsoring a nurse? By doing so, you'll be keeping a lifeline there for anyone affected by breast cancer, changing the future of breast cancer for good. Find out more here

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  8. May 12

    Our nurses are always here for you. Their commitment and dedication to supporting people affected by breast cancer despite the challenges they've faced has been truly inspiring. Our nurses are always with you, and we're always with them, too.

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  9. May 12

    'I’ve missed seeing colleagues face to face and easy access to their expertise, resulting in feelings of isolation... What I'm most looking forward to is being able to see and hug my friends, flying away somewhere warm' - Addie

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  10. May 12

    'It has really surprised me how adaptable we nurses can be. We now run support events online, we speak to people calling our Helpline from our own home. This means we can still be there for people with breast cancer.' - Grete

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  11. May 12

    'Being able to continue to support people affected by breast cancer despite working remotely has been very rewarding. People often express their gratitude at having someone to talk to when the NHS is so overstretched' - Carolyn

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  12. May 12

    'I feel really proud of the team. We have been resilient, open to huge changes, have made things happen in a day that would usually have taken months of planning, and adapted to working from home.' - Rachel

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  13. May 12

    'We have seen an increase in callers who are feeling much more anxious and isolated due to limited face to face hospital appointments, with treatments such as immediate reconstruction put on hold in some areas.' - Louise

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  14. May 12

    'Not having the face-to-face support of colleagues has been a challenge... I enjoyed seeing how the team came together and worked so hard to make sure we could continue to support people affected by breast cancer.' Jane

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  15. May 11

    Ahead of tomorrow, we're speaking with one of our clinical specialist nurses, Catherine. She gives us her perspective on being a breast care nurse, and her insight into what she does here at Breast Cancer Now.

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  16. May 11

    Read about our involvement with the ActWELL study, where we have been supporting research into helping women make sustainable lifestyle changes in order to reduce breast cancer risk

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    May 10

    Too many people living with all over the world are facing challenges accessing due to socioeconomic disadvantages. Learn how to identify these challenges and about potential solutions for patient populations!

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  18. May 10

    'After starting treatment for secondary breast cancer, I didn’t see myself in the mirror anymore.' - Fran Growing up, Fran sometimes had a difficult relationship with her body. Her secondary breast cancer diagnosis tested her even further.

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  19. May 10

    This Wednesday is and we'll be live with our nurses to answer more of your breast cancer questions and share how they can support you! What would you like to ask them? Join us live on Instagram at 12pm and Facebook at 7pm on Wednesday.

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  20. May 9

    'In many ways my life is so much better now than it was before my diagnosis.' shares how having breast cancer changed her life. Find personal stories like Clare's plus tips for moving forward after breast cancer in our free Becca app.

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