It's estimated there are around 35,000 people currently living with secondary breast cancer. But without knowing how many patients there are, we can't be sure of their needs or identify areas of care that need the most attention. Breast Cancer Now, along with amazing supporters like Claire and Jen, has long been campaigning for improved data collection on secondary breast cancer. We talk with Claire and Jen, who both have a secondary breast cancer diagnosis, about the work that is going into getting a secondary breast cancer audit approved, how it affects them personally, and what more needs to be done to make this audit happen. We also hear from Breast Cancer Now policy manager, Anna, more detailed information about what a breast cancer audit entails and why it's so important. You can follow Breast Cancer Now's channels to hear more and participate in audit activity on the Change Makers Facebook Group and our Twitter feed. You can also sign up to our campaigns network to hear more about data collection, audits and our campaigns, on our website. For information about breast cancer, visit our website at breastcancernow.org or phone our free Helpline on 0808 800 6000. The links below provide further information on some publications or activity mentioned within the podcast: Breast Cancer Now’s 2019 report on secondary breast cancer Blog on the audit England’s Department for Health and Social Care’s (England) 10-Year Cancer Plan Northern Ireland’s Cancer Strategy 2022-2032 (Published after the recording of this episode) Information on the single programme of breast cancer audits and the National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre

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