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Breast Cancer Now is a charity based in the United Kingdom.
It was formed in 2015 through the merger of: Breast Cancer Campaign and Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

Breast Cancer Now is the largest breast cancer charity in the United Kingdom.
Its declared goal, outlined in the “Action Plan”, is to ensure that “By 2050, everyone who develops breast cancer will live”.

Macmillan Cancer Support provides specialist healthcare to people affected by cancer.
It also offers: Information and guidance, and Financial assistance.

In addition to these services, Macmillan Cancer Support addresses the social, emotional, and practical impact of cancer. The charity campaigns for better cancer care to improve the lives of those affected by cancer in the UK. Its goal is to reach and improve the lives of everyone affected by cancer in the UK.

Cancer Research UK is the world’s largest independent cancer research organisation and is registered as a charity in the United Kingdom and Isle of Man.

It was formed on 4 February 2002 through the merger of: The Cancer Research Campaign, and The Imperial Cancer Research Fund. Cancer Research UK conducts research using both in-house staff and grant-funded researchers.

Marie Curie is a registered charitable organisation in the United Kingdom. which provides hospice care and support for individuals with serious illnesses they are likely to die from, and offers support to those close to them, including family and friends. It also campaigns for improved support for people nearing the end of life.

It was established in 1948, the same year as the National Health Service (NHS) was founded.

YBCN is a Facebook group initially set up to connect younger women with breast cancer living in Manchester, but the group was soon opened up to women all over the country. It’s focus is to help people find a friend who’s going through the same thing.

People chat to each other day and night and there are different groups depending on people’s circumstances. They have local and national meet-ups and many deep friendships are formed.