Lady McAdden

Supporting you with the early detection of breast cancer, through advice, education and breast awareness. Assisting with breast pain and breast health.

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Supporting you with the early detection of breast cancer, through advice, education and breast awareness.

Call us today.

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We provide free nurse appointments via video or phone call to teach you how to check your own breasts, so you know what’s normal for you, and what to look out for. Book now and take control of your own breast health. Our popular face-to-face nurse appointments are now back in operation for all local women. #timetocheck

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Make a donation

If you would like to make a donation to cover the cost of your nurse appointment, we would be very grateful. It costs us approx. £17 for a phone or video appointment and £28 for a face-to-face appointment. By donating to Lady McAdden, you help to ensure all women, whoever they are, can continue to access this service. Click here to find out more.

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Breast Support Services

Our mission is to support the early detection of breast cancer in the UK. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, with 1 in 7 developing breast cancer in their lifetime. Almost 50% of breast cancer is first detected by women themselves and yet 49% of women say they don’t check themselves on a regular basis.

We provide self-referred breast awareness consultations to women who are 18 and over with specialist nurses. They provide confidential breast awareness advice via a face-to-face appointment (for local women, in normal times) or secure video appointment or telephone call to any woman who wants one, without having to see a GP first. Checking your breasts regularly can make a huge difference in early detection, whether you’re 25 or 75. By learning what’s normal for you, and understanding potential early signs of breast cancer, you can make sure you get the screening, help and support you may need, as soon as possible.

Make your appointment today and remember it’s#timetocheck

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Breast Awareness

Breast awareness is an essential and valuable part of breast screening, so make your appointment today; it’s #timetocheck.

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Breast Pain

Breast pain is extremely common and on it’s own is not usually a sign of cancer. Our nurses are able to discuss what might help you and what else you need to be monitoring. #breastpain

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Breast Health

Everything you need to know about breast cancer but were afraid to ask #timetocheck

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Breast Myths

The good, the bad – and the ugly. Stories we tell ourselves about our breasts and cancer that simply aren’t true #timetocheck

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Breast Awareness

Breast awareness is an essential and valuable part of breast screening, so make your appointment today; it’s #timetocheck.

MORE DETAILS →

Breast Pain

Breast pain is extremely common and on it’s own is not usually a sign of cancer. Our nurses are able to discuss what might help you and what else you need to be monitoring. #breastpain

MORE DETAILS →

Breast Health

Everything you need to know about breast cancer but were afraid to ask #timetocheck

MORE DETAILS →

Breast Myths

The good, the bad – and the ugly. Stories we tell ourselves about our breasts and cancer that simply aren’t true #timetocheck

MORE DETAILS →

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What They Say

Testimonials

Emma was super lovely and reassuring! Amazing service to offer, thank you so much x

EW 24.5.23

I have attended this assessment and wish to thank nurse Emma she was very supportive and kind l now have an appointment with my GP thank you for an excellent experience

CL 14/4/23

Can you pass on my thanks to Liz and Esther for joining us yesterday.

Liz talk was very informative and well receive

Best wishes and thanks for all your good work.

Thorpe Bay and Shoeburyness Luncheon Club Mar 2023

I had a breast awareness appointment with Natalie this morning, I just wanted to say thank you so much.

Natalie was so patient, kind and understanding. I had been feeling quite anxious before coming to the appointment, but Natalie put me at ease straight away.

I can’t thank you enough!

Thank you all for being there, you all do such an amazing job.

J 10/11

Just a quick note to say thank you to Liz for speaking to our dining club at Rochford Golf Club on Tuesday.
It is very good that you Lady McAdden ladies come out into the community to talk about Cancer. To also keep a check on ourselves and how important it is to do so.

JK 9/11/22

It was lovely to have support from you as I said before, as at this stage I don’t want to worry my family but I really needed to speak to someone when it was all in limbo. Now I have an appointment I can look ahead and prepare for come what may. My husband has been a star but he has struggled as well and I didn’t want to put it all on him. Charities like Lady McAdden are so important and until you find yourself in this situation you just don’t realise how vital they are.

Thank you again for taking the time to help me and to prepare me for the road ahead. I simply cant thank you enough.

TH 3/11/22

You were amazing when I found a mystery lump so if I can give something back in some small way, I will.

JC 12/10/22

Can I just say thank you to Emma for last Wednesday talk. Our ladies found it very informative and has sparked some action within the group.

G – 25/10/2022

Thank you for a speedy response and a reassuring video call.

SM 25/7/22

I had a concern appointment with Natalie at 7:30 today- she was kind, informative and talked me through all my options in a very clear and concise way. I went in feeling worried, and she put me at ease by breaking down what I needed to do to check myself properly and also by her patient and friendly manner.

Thank you Natalie!

ES 7/7/22

I just wanted to thank Nurse Natalie for a pleasant and informative appointment this afternoon.

Natalie was welcoming, easy to talk to and explained everything very clearly. I left feeling more knowledgeable and very reassured.

Thank you!

Mrs A 19/5/22

Hello Emma it was great thank you and staff feedback excellent, particularly liked the self checking demo said was very helpful.

Katherine – South Essex College

24.2.22

Updates

Latest News & Resources

Nurse Clarissa’s Blog – A Day In The Life Of A Breast Care Nurse

May 29, 2023 | Blog Post

A day in the life of an NHS breast care nurse (BCN) is never the same as the day before. And it is very different to my work at Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust. In my NHS role, I am one of a team of breast care nurses who work alongside the consultants and their...

Nurse Emma’s Blog

Apr 27, 2023 | Blog Post

When you see our name Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust, you may wonder why Lady McAdden is part of our name and who she was. Since it is 49 years to the day since the launch of our Trust Fund, we thought we’d tell you our history. It began in 1968 when a purse...

Dawn’s Marathon Success

Apr 25, 2023 | Fundraising Testimonial

Dawn pounded the pavements of London on Sunday, taking part in her second TCS London Marathon. After suffering an awful cramp at mile 15, she powered on through to complete the run in just 5 hours 41 minutes and even wore her knitted knockers for the last mile. A huge...

Support Us

Lady McAdden is an independent charity and we are always very grateful for any donations, fundraising activities, legacies or offers to volunteer and other support.

We receive no funding from the NHS and only can apply for specific grant funding, such as the National Lottery, when that is available.

An easy way to support us and be in with the chance of winning cash is to join our 500 Club.

How you can help

However you decide to get involved, Lady McAdden will make use of your donation to support all the women who use our services and provide more education and advice to women in Essex and across the UK to support the early detection of breast cancer #timetocheck