The Latest Breaking News from Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world. Every year it claims more than 650,000 lives.

In tonight's edition: We look at the financial hardship facing women with breast cancer in Togo. The treatment falls outside the public healthcare system and many cannot afford to pay privately. But first, Zimbabwe becomes the first country in Africa to approve an injectable drug to prevent HIV transmission. Authorities…

Here are some key facts to know about mammograms and why the screenings are important.

Every year, more than 20,000 Australians – mostly women – are diagnosed with breast cancer. If you’re one of them or know someone who is, the great news is that 92 out of every 100 women will survive for five years or more after their diagnosis.

The Ronnie Mitchell actress revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer back in August

Strictly Come Dancing star Matt Goss, who lost his beloved mother Carol to breast cancer in 2014, relives the heartbreaking moment both he and his mum knew that her life was coming to an end

Actor underwent a lumpectomy in August

Charity Breast Cancer Now warns of a ‘postcode lottery’ of NHS care for women after mastectomy

The charity Breast Cancer Now has called for services to be put back on track.

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Canadian Cancer Society estimates that one in eight women will contract breast cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common cancer among Canadian women.

Mum-of-three Nicola Walsh is raising awareness after the disease was 'missed' in earlier tests