Understanding secondary breast cancer

Booklet
Published: 01 Jul 2023
Next review: 01 Jul 2026
Edition: 9

A booklet explaining secondary breast cancer, covering the causes and symptoms, diagnosis, staging and grading, treatments and clinical trials.

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Published: 01 Jul 2023
Next review: 01 Jul 2026
Edition: 9

A booklet explaining secondary breast cancer, covering the causes and symptoms, diagnosis, staging and grading, treatments and clinical trials.

About this booklet

This booklet is about secondary breast cancer. This is breast cancer that has spread to another part of the body.


The booklet explains the signs and symptoms of secondary breast cancer. It also explains the different treatments, how to manage symptoms, and ways to cope with some of the feelings you may have.


View our online information about secondary breast cancer.


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