13/10/2025
Every year, around 2.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer, making it one of the most common cancers globally.¹,²
Thanks to the advancements in treatments over recent years, more women are living for longer after their breast cancer diagnosis.³
But life after treatment isn’t always easy, and many women still face challenges with their bodies, emotions and daily routines.²,⁴
While some women often feel tired, others notice changes in their bodies or find it hard to cope with work, family life or relationships.
These experiences can have a big impact on how someone feels day to day.²,⁴
Being aware of changes in your body early on can help you to take action sooner. That's why regular self-checks matter. Knowing what's normal for your body makes it easier to notice any changes.
This Pink October, make self-checks part of your routine. If you spot anything different, reach out to your healthcare provider - they can guide you from there.
And let’s keep supporting those women who are living with or recovering from breast cancer, because care doesn’t stop when treatment ends.
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2. World Cancer Research Fund. Worldwide cancer data [Internet]. Available from: https://www.wcrf.org/preventing-cancer/cancer-statistics/worldwide-cancer-data/
3.Nguyen M, Osipo C. Targeting breast cancer stem cells using naturally occurring phytoestrogens. Int J Mol Sci. 2022;23(12):6813.
4. Costanzo ES, Lutgendorf SK, Mattes ML, et al. Adjusting to life after treatment: distress and quality of life following treatment for breast cancer. Br J Cancer. 2007;97(12):1625–1631.