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We get a number of calls on the helpline from people taking aromatase inhibitors (AIs) such as letrozole, arimidex or exemestane as part of their treatment for breast cancer who are worried about their risk of osteoporosis asking what they can do about it.
Osteoporosis means ‘porous bones’ when the usually strong structure of the bones becomes thin and weakened. Natural bone loss tends to happen as we get older anyway, but during our lives the hormone oestrogen has...
Breast Cancer Care has today (Monday 6 February 2012) unveiled its first ever major advertising campaign– ‘Support for the woman behind the cancer’. The outdoor and video advertising campaign, created by M&C Saatchi and The Mill and directed by Julia Fullerton-Battern, uses striking imagery to illustrate that behind every breast cancer diagnosis is a real woman[1] with emotional and practical support needs.
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A YouTube video of a daughter cutting off her mother’s hair before she loses it to chemotherapy is attracting a lot of attention. The video of Sara and her daughter Lola was filmed as a family keep-sake to help the family come to terms with the diagnosis. However, it had such an impact on them that they were encouraged to put it online. It has now had thousands of viewers and is...
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BCCare's tweets
| If you've experienced breast cancer at a young age, share your experiences with others & have your Qs answered http://t.co/f7PLLVyZ — 1 week 2 days ago |
| 11 bands, including @keepshellyinath, @LakiMeraMusic & @SeaponyBand cover 'Just Like Honey' to raise funds for @BCCare http://t.co/iqiXcClT — 1 week 2 days ago |
| @SEMComms How you feeling about Machu Pichu, Sharon? Sending our very best wishes for your training & thanks for your support! — 1 week 2 days ago |
| Sara & Lola hope to raise £100k for ten cancer charities, including @BCCare. See their powerful video http://t.co/udg5eoMP — 1 week 2 days ago |
| Have you heard about our Moving Forward programme? Is there a session near you in Feb & March? http://t.co/KvBfHaPg — 1 week 2 days ago |
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