Blogs

Read here blogs written by the OWise team. The team, all scientists, discuss topics that may be of interest to you. So far the topics have been highlighted by our close collaborators including patients, carers, cancer clinicians, support workers and other health care professionals. If you have any suggestions for an interesting blog, please get in touch!

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Picture of Carly Moosah, a triple negative breast cancer survivor
Blog
September 29, 2023

Putting Yourself First This Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The realities of Breast Cancer Awareness Month for Carly Moosah, since becoming part of the Breast cancer community.

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A woman checking her breasts for signs of breast cancer
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September 20, 2023

Breast Cancer: Signs and Diagnosis

Want to be more breast aware or would you just like to know more about breast cancer signs and diagnosis? You’ve found the right place. Let us take you through how to check your breasts, the key signs to look out for, and the process of breast cancer diagnosis.

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September 7, 2023

Treatment options for Secondary Triple Negative Breast Cancer

“I want to be defined by what I am, not by what I am not” – Dr. Steven Isakoff. In the fourth blog of our partnership with Make2ndsCount, we explore the the science behind Triple Negative secondary Breast Cancer  (TNBC), as well as current and future treatments available.

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Birds flying signifying the hope Enhertu has brought to secondary breast cancer patients
Blog
September 3, 2023

Enhertu for Secondary Breast Cancer: Science and Stories

Trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu®) is used to treat certain secondary breast cancers. This blog delves into the science while looking at the real experiences of patient’s on this drug.

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An image of flowers and the sky to signify hope for HER2-low breast cancer patients
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August 24, 2023

What is HER2-low Breast Cancer?

HER2-low is a new way to characterise breast cancer. In short, many previously considered HER2-negative breast cancer patients can now be considered HER2-low. This provides a new treatment target for many secondary (metastatic, advanced) breast cancers. 

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Photo of Carly Moosah a breast cancer patient
Blog
August 17, 2023

You’ve Finished Breast Cancer Treatment. Now What?

By Carly Moosah.
So, you’ve finished treatment for primary breast cancer and been told that you are cancer free. But what now? 

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August 3, 2023

Chemotherapy and breast cancer: All you need to know

Chemotherapy (often called chemo) is a common treatment for breast cancer. Here we look at how chemotherapy works, different types and what to expect. You can find useful tips to help you to manage side effects and prepare for treatment.

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Photo of Carly Moosah a breast cancer patient
Blog
July 28, 2023

15 Things I Wish I Had Known When I Was First Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

By Carly Moosah
When I was first diagnosed with aggressive Stage 2 Grade 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer my world stopped. This list is not exhaustive, but some key points that will hopefully help you if you are reading this to know you are not alone.

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Lady with secondary breast cancer walking through field filled with flowers
Blog
July 15, 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.

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May 13, 2023

Hot flushes: What causes them and how to manage them

Are you experiencing hot flushes? This blog explores what causes them and tips to help you manage them.

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November 29, 2022

Tamoxifen vs. Aromatase Inhibitors – How do they work?

Both tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors are hormonal therapies used in the treatment of oestrogen positive breast cancers to stop tumour growth and recurrence.

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July 14, 2022

Secondary HR+ Breast cancer – What’ve hormones got to do with it?

Have secondary hormone receptor positive breast cancer? Find out your treatment options and the latest advances for this subtype.

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DNA strand
Blog
March 17, 2022

BRCA: the inherited risk of breast cancer

BRCA genes are the most well-known genetic factors influencing the risk of cancer. Explore exactly what they are, their associated risk of breast cancer, and treatments in development to target these genes.

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Two women sitting back to back
Blog
February 26, 2022

Triple Negative and Me: TNBC and its treatments

If you have Triple Negative breast cancer, find out exactly what triple negative is and how it can affect your treatment plan.

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September 24, 2021

What is Chemo-brain and what can I do about it?

Find out about possible causes and treatment options for the cancer side effect commonly referred to as chemo brain.

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Female statue
Blog
September 2, 2021

5 Facts You May Not Know About Breast Cancer

From its first record to the discovery of its common treatments, uncover more about breast cancer.

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Woman holding magnifying glass
Blog
August 19, 2021

It’s All About HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

If you have HER2-positive breast cancer, this is the blog for you! Find out exactly what HER2 is and how it may affect your treatment plan.

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Fear of recurrence
Blog
August 12, 2021

Demystifying fear of cancer recurrence

Fear of cancer recurrence is one of the most common psychosocial effects of cancer. Find out what it is and how to manage it.

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August 5, 2021

Choosing To Go Flat Instead of Breast Reconstruction

In this blog, the Breast Advocate® team discuss the process of choosing to go flat after breast cancer surgery.

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Bisphosphonates and breast cancer: What they are, how they work and the importance of dental care
Blog
July 29, 2021

Bisphosphonates and breast cancer: What they are, how they work and the importance of dental care

Bisphosphonates are commonly prescribed to people with breast cancer to treat bone loss. This blog discusses their side effects and useful management tips.

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July 15, 2021

How to deal with tamoxifen side effects

In this blog we explain how tamoxifen works, common side effects and management strategies to help deal with these.

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June 24, 2021

Fertility and Breast Cancer

This blog covers research on the effects of breast cancer treatments on fertility and the currently available fertility preservation methods.

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June 17, 2021

Hormone therapy resistance: What you should know

Find out what hormone therapy resistance means, how it happens, and how it may affect you and your treatment plan.

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June 4, 2021

Spotlight: The Nipple Innovation Project

In this blog, we shine a spotlight on the incredible work of the UK’s first cancer tattoo charity: The Nipple Innovation Project.

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