Read the latest blogs from across our work within the secondary breast cancer community. From blogs on fundraising, research findings, information sharing, corporate achievements, community support and stories, celebrate with us as we work together to Make 2nds Count.

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22nd September 2023

Miranda Ashby-Wood's Summer of Fundraising Challenges

Miranda took part in three charity fundraising events to raise money for Make 2nds Count in memory of her mum, Barbara. On 1 July Miranda took part in her very first sprint triathlon.

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Joanna Bingham
10th September 2023

Meet Our Ambassadors: Joanna

When/How were you first diagnosed?I was initially diagnosed with primary breast cancer in May 2020, one day after my 35th birthday. I’d noticed an inverted nipple/dimpling in my breast and arranged a GP appointment.

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3rd September 2023

Enhertu® for Secondary Breast Cancer: Science and Stories

What is trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu®)?Trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu®) is an innovative targeted therapy used to treat certain secondary (metastatic, advanced) breast cancer patients. In this blog we will delve into the science of trastuzumab deruxtecan while looking at a patient’s experience on this drug.

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29th August 2023

Golden Valley Half Marathon Charity Walk

'Golden Valley Half Marathon Charity Walk' also known as 'Carols Walk'. On Saturday 10th June 2023 Carol Goring and a very capable band of friends and family organised a walk to celebrate life, raise awareness about secondary breast cancer and raise funds for Make 2nds Count and other local cancer charities.

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20th August 2023

Meet Our Ambassadors: Kate

When/How were you first diagnosed? I was diagnosed in June 2020, de novo.

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14th August 2023

Make 2nds Count statement

Make 2nds Count and its Board of Trustees have been made aware of the negative representation of the charity on social media by Lisa Fleming, following the action requested by Lisa and Euan Fleming to remove any references to their connection to Make 2nds Count as a result of their personal decision to step away from the charity last year. We understand these have been difficult decisions on their part, and Lisa and Euan’s role as founders will always be part of the charity’s history.

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Part7
5th August 2023

The Emotional Impact of Secondary Breast Cancer - Community Stories Part 7

Living with secondary (metastatic) cancer is challenging. You will deal with a variety of emotions, such as fear, sadness, anxiety, anger, or hopelessness.

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29th July 2023

The Emotional Impact of Secondary Breast Cancer - Community Stories Part 6

Living with secondary (metastatic) cancer is challenging. You will deal with a variety of emotions, such as fear, sadness, anxiety, anger, or hopelessness.

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23rd July 2023

The Emotional Impact of Secondary Breast Cancer - Community Stories Part 5

Living with secondary (metastatic) cancer is challenging. You will deal with a variety of emotions, such as fear, sadness, anxiety, anger, or hopelessness.

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19th July 2023

Secondary breast cancer: pathology, signs and diagnosis

Secondary breast cancer (also known as metastatic, stage 4 or advanced breast cancer) occurs when the cancer spreads beyond the breast and nearby lymph nodes to other parts of the body. In this blog we will share information on secondary breast cancer, metastases, the signs to look out for, and the diagnosis of secondary breast cancer.

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18th July 2023

Meet Our Ambassadors: Mandy

When/How were you first diagnosed? In March 2021, I found a lump in my breast and went to my local GP – I was fast tracked as they thought it looked suspicious, within 10 days I had a breast clinic appointment at my local hospital, where I had a mammogram, ultrasound and 9 biopsies.

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Part4
16th July 2023

The Emotional Impact of Secondary Breast Cancer - Community Stories Part 4

Living with secondary (metastatic) cancer is challenging. You will deal with a variety of emotions, such as fear, sadness, anxiety, anger, or hopelessness.

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12th July 2023

Race to the Stones 2023 - Craig Duff's story

Craig took part in Race to the Stones which is a 100km ultramarathon from Lewknor to Avebury with 2 of his colleagues to raise funds for M2C following his wife Gemma's secondary breast cancer diagnosis in 2019. Here you can read more of Craig’s story.

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Whats In A Research Contract
10th July 2023

What’s in a Research Contract?

Research contracts are legally binding agreements between a research funder, the chief investigator and the research institution where the work is taking place. In today’s blog, Research Manager Dr Sarah Thomas shares what's involved in shaping a research contract that truly reflects the core values of Make 2nds Count.

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Claire Edmonds
9th July 2023

SBC & Me

SBC & Me Date of Diagnosis 1st September 2021 Current Treatment Line Letrazole Zoladex Denosumab Ribociclib How does SBC effect your life? My body hurts quite a lot, just doing the gardening I have full on body aches for days, my body doesn't bounce back too quickly.

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