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Capivasertib, a breakthrough breast cancer drug, extends the lives of patients and was hailed as a 'landmark moment' in medicine - it could be rolled out on the NHS in the next few years

Capivasertib is being made by pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca following a programme of drug discovery research at the Institute of Cancer Research.

South Africa has a two-tiered health system. Public health services – which are largely provided free of charge – are run and funded by the state. Private healthcare is owned and run by the private sector. Patients have to pay themselves or via medical insurance to access private care.

Fiona Kane, 56, found a lump on her breast on thanks to a neighbour’s Facebook post

Fiona Kane was diagnosed with the disease after seeing a post from a friend

A new study concluded that exercise can improve the quality of life for patients with breast cancer.

The former Eastenders star revealed in August she was battling breast cancer

The BBC presenter was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015

Edinburgh woman Claire O'Donnell was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in March 2016 and is urging anyone with the illness to seek support.