Breast cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the breast. It's more common for people born as females to get breast cancer, but anyone can develop the condition.

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Breast cancer awareness

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Breast cancer genes

Paget’s disease of the nipple

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Mastectomy

BRCA gene mutation test

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Breast cancer screening

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Breast cancer in men

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Breast cancer in women

Cancer treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy. The type of treatment given for a specific cancer may depend on the type of cancer you have and if it has spread to other parts of the body. 


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Herceptin (trastuzumab) 

Does music help you drift off? Is your phone light destroying your slumber? Read our useful tips for the best night's sleep, backed by science.

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10 science-based sleep tips that really work

Which hay fever home remedies are worth trying? From hay fever wipes and sprays to essential oils and air purifiers, we review what the science says. 


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Natural remedies for hay fever: what works and doesn’t

If you’re struggling to sleep night after night, there are proven ways to sort insomnia, whether you’re having a short bout of sleep problems or you have chronic insomnia.

Insomnia: the causes and how to improve it

Symptoms and treatments for vaginismus – when your vagina tightens and makes it hard to have penetrative sex.

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Vaginismus: why it happens and how you can deal with it

How much deep sleep do you need? And how can you get more of it? Get the lowdown on sleep stages, sleep cycles and how to get them working well for your health.

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Deep sleep: how to make the most of your sleep cycle

Women are struggling when it comes to sleep. If you're one of them understand the causes and how to deal with them and change your sleep, life and relationships for the better.

How men and women sleep differently

Blocked nose, sneezing and a cough – all symptoms of hay fever, but also signs you might have a cold or coronavirus. Check out the key symptoms of each, so you can easily tell what’s getting you down.


Is it hay fever, COVID-19 or a cold? Spot the telltale signs

Learn all about sleep, including stages of sleep, sleep hygiene and other tips and treatments to help you get a good night’s rest.


How to sleep well: your complete guide

A goitre is a swelling of the thyroid gland in your neck. Learn the symptoms, why it happens and what you can do about it.

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Goitre: symptoms, causes and how to deal with it

Learn about the tests you can have if your doctor thinks you have a thyroid problem, including blood tests, uptake scans and ultrasound.


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