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Make 2nds Count

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We give hope to those affected by secondary (metastatic) breast cancer.

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Delighted to have the opportunity to represent Make 2nds Count to discuss secondary breast cancer and inequalities faced by black people alongside people who can affect change across London and beyond. Thank you Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP

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Our ground-breaking Patient Trial Advocate service helps people living with secondary breast cancer navigate the world of clinical trials, which has the potential to improve outcomes & extend life. Vicki from Chelmsford shares her experience on our blog: make2ndscount.co.uk/news/blog/vick…

Our ground-breaking Patient Trial Advocate service helps people living with secondary breast cancer navigate the world of clinical trials, which has the potential to improve outcomes & extend life.

Vicki from Chelmsford shares her experience on our blog: make2ndscount.co.uk/news/blog/vick…
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"The Gamma Knife is a highly accurate & specialised treatment for brain metastases." Our CEO Samantha Dixon talks about her recent visit to the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery & the UK birthplace of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: make2ndscount.co.uk/news/blog/ster… STH_gammaknife

"The Gamma Knife is a highly accurate & specialised treatment for brain metastases."

Our CEO <a href="/Di24093Dixon/">Samantha Dixon</a> talks about her recent visit to the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery &amp; the UK birthplace of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: make2ndscount.co.uk/news/blog/ster… <a href="/SGammaknife/">STH_gammaknife</a>
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"The group has been a real comfort to me. You can chat to people who understand & it helps you feel less isolatedā€ - Kelly Our 2nds Together Facebook Group is a safe space for secondary breast cancer patients to share, encourage, listen & get support >> facebook.com/groups/2359568…

"The group has been a real comfort to me. You can chat to people who understand &amp; it helps you feel less isolatedā€ - Kelly

Our 2nds Together Facebook Group is a safe space for secondary breast cancer patients to share, encourage, listen &amp; get support &gt;&gt; facebook.com/groups/2359568…
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We're pleased to see that NICE is recommending Elacestrant for ER-positive HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer patients. In a sector where there has been disappointing news around access to treatments recently, this is good news. Read more: make2ndscount.co.uk/news/news/elac…

We're pleased to see that <a href="/NICEComms/">NICE</a> is recommending Elacestrant for ER-positive HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer patients. In a sector where there has been disappointing news around access to treatments recently, this is good news.

Read more: make2ndscount.co.uk/news/news/elac…
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It's a new year & the first of January - time to #feelitonthefirst! Make a new years resolution to check your breasts &d breast area every month - it's really important that you know what your 'normal' is & what isn't. Talk to your GP if you notice any of these symptoms ā¬

It's a new year &amp; the first of January - time to #feelitonthefirst!

Make a new years resolution to check your breasts &amp;d breast area every month - it's really important that you know what your 'normal' is &amp; what isn't. Talk to your GP if you notice any of these symptoms ā¬
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We welcome a new study funded by Cancer Focus Northern Ireland revealing numbers of metastatic breast cancer patients in Northern Ireland. Not having UK-wide data makes it very difficult to know the true level of support & care needed nationally. Read our response: make2ndscount.co.uk/news/news/meta…

We welcome a new study funded by <a href="/CancerFocusNI/">Cancer Focus Northern Ireland</a> revealing numbers of metastatic breast cancer patients in Northern Ireland. Not having UK-wide data makes it very difficult to know the true level of support &amp; care needed nationally. Read our response: make2ndscount.co.uk/news/news/meta…
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We're sad to hear about the passing of Linda. She was inspiring in the way she lived with secondary breast cancer & helped to raise awareness. Thinking of her friends & family at this time.

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We're hosting round table events in Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Cardiff to understand the barriers around clinical trials. We'd love Oncologists, BreastĀ Care NurseĀ Specialists & Research Nurses in these areas to join & share thoughts. Book your place & share: eventbrite.co.uk/o/make-2nds-co…

We're hosting round table events in Edinburgh, Aberdeen &amp; Cardiff to understand the barriers around clinical trials. We'd love Oncologists, BreastĀ Care NurseĀ Specialists &amp; Research Nurses in these areas to join &amp; share thoughts. Book your place &amp; share: eventbrite.co.uk/o/make-2nds-co…
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On #WorldCancerDay we're sharing stories on Instagram to highlight some of the signs & symptoms patients felt before their secondary breast cancer diagnosis. GenesisCareUK research shows 1 in 3 people do not know what secondary breast cancer is & we're on a mission to change that.

On #WorldCancerDay we're sharing stories on Instagram to highlight some of the signs &amp; symptoms patients felt before their secondary breast cancer diagnosis. <a href="/GenesisCare/">GenesisCareUK</a> research shows 1 in 3 people do not know what secondary breast cancer is &amp; we're on a mission to change that.
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Thanks to those that came to our Clinical Trials Round Table in Aberdeen yesterday to help us gain a richer understanding of the issues & barriers around secondary breast cancer patient clinical trials. We've more events coming up in the next few months: eventbrite.co.uk/o/make-2nds-co…

Thanks to those that came to our Clinical Trials Round Table in Aberdeen yesterday to help us gain a richer understanding of the issues &amp; barriers around secondary breast cancer patient clinical trials. We've more events coming up in the next few months: eventbrite.co.uk/o/make-2nds-co…
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Research from GenesisCareUK shows that 36% of the UK population do not know what secondary (metastatic) breast cancer is. We're committed to raising awareness about this disease & giving our community support & info to help them live longer, better lives. make2ndscount.co.uk

Research from <a href="/GenesisCare/">GenesisCareUK</a> shows that 36% of the UK population do not know what secondary (metastatic) breast cancer is. We're committed to raising awareness about this disease &amp; giving our community support &amp; info to help them live longer, better lives. make2ndscount.co.uk
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A secondary (metastatic) breast cancer diagnosis can be physically & mentally gruelling for you & your family. Our Support service focuses on quality of life through information sharing, practical advice & in-person & online friendship groups & Retreats: make2ndscount.co.uk/support

A secondary (metastatic) breast cancer diagnosis can be physically &amp; mentally gruelling for you &amp; your family. Our Support service focuses on quality of life through information sharing, practical advice &amp; in-person &amp; online friendship groups &amp; Retreats: make2ndscount.co.uk/support
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"I thought trials were for people who had limited options but the Clinical Trials Service has opened my eyes to what else could be available to me & given me hope." - Kelly Speak to our Nurse Mel to see how trials could be part of your treatment pathway: make2ndscount.co.uk/support/clinic…

"I thought trials were for people who had limited options but the Clinical Trials Service has opened my eyes to what else could be available to me &amp; given me hope." - Kelly

Speak to our Nurse Mel to see how trials could be part of your treatment pathway: make2ndscount.co.uk/support/clinic…
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Secondary breast cancer (SBC) can be referred to in a number of ways, which can be confusing. They all mean the same. SBC is a cancer that has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body. Find out more & how we support those living with it: make2ndscount.co.uk

Secondary breast cancer (SBC) can be referred to in a number of ways, which can be confusing. They all mean the same. 

SBC is a cancer that has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body. Find out more &amp; how we support those living with it: make2ndscount.co.uk
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Insomnia has a huge impact on physical & mental health & even more so if you are living with secondary breast cancer. On #WorldSleepDay we're asking patients to complete our research project survey with University of Strathclyde in tailored insomnia interventions: tinyurl.com/2f695u59

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Thanks to those who came to our Cardiff Clinical Trials Round Table last week. We're visiting different cities speaking to health care professionals to try to understand the issues & barriers around secondary breast cancer patient clinical trials. Join us: eventbrite.co.uk/o/make-2nds-co…

Thanks to those who came to our Cardiff Clinical Trials Round Table last week. We're visiting different cities speaking to health care professionals to try to understand the issues &amp; barriers around secondary breast cancer patient clinical trials. Join us: eventbrite.co.uk/o/make-2nds-co…
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We're hosting round table events with health care professionals in Edinburgh, Manchester & Leicester to understand the barriers around patient clinical trials. We've still got some spaces at our Edinburgh event next Thursday - book your place & share: eventbrite.co.uk/o/make-2nds-co…

We're hosting round table events with health care professionals in Edinburgh, Manchester &amp; Leicester to understand the barriers around patient clinical trials. We've still got some spaces at our Edinburgh event next Thursday - book your place &amp; share: eventbrite.co.uk/o/make-2nds-co…
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We're really sad to hear about news of SMP Christina McKelvie passing away from secondary (metastatic) breast cancer. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.