HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

We recognise there is a great need for women, both newly diagnosed with breast cancer facing the possibility of mastectomy, and also women further down the line who are also considering reconstructive surgery, to be able to meet and talk to other women who have been through similar experiences.

Keeping Abreast - offering breast cancer reconstruction support

Reconstruction

Breast Reconstruction is surgery to recreate the shape of a natural breast after mastectomy.

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Support

Keeping Abreast offers a network of dedicated support groups and online support across the UK.

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About Us

What Keeping Abreast does and how we do it. Find out more about us, our team and our resources.

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Check out our "I have, I am, I will" video which captures the essence of what we do. In addition please watch our new Reconstruction Support Video which we were able to produce with thanks to Production Bureau, Norfolk Community Foundation and HM Government in partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund.

HEAR FROM OTHERS

"The group really helped me to talk, to open up and deal with it, talking with other ladies who understand how things affect you following diagnosis and surgery.."

"So glad of the cushion and drain bags you guys sent as they didn't have them at Nuffield"

"I am being supported by this fantastic organisation"

"I haven't regretted the choice I made: I'm sure it's been the right one for me, but without hearing and seeing the experiences of those at the meeting I may not have been brave enough to go through with it"

"I am being supported by this fantastic organisation"

PATIENT STORIES

Latest News

Carol Service 2023 sponsored by Smith & Pinching Come and join us to welcome back the Norwich Citadel Band of the Salvation Army, Norwich Community Choir and guest speakers to an evening of festive entertainment at our ‘Give Back’ Carol Service. Doors will be open from 18:30 with the Carols starting at 19:00. This is…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – 2023 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there’s plenty going on! We have lots of support events including face-to-face support groups so you can find out more about breast cancer reconstruction support. The Leicester Support Group is on Monday 2nd Sue Young Cancer Support, Helen Webb House. Herts &…

Winter Masquerade Ball 18th November 2023 Exciting news our tickets are now on sale! We are pleased to announce our Winter Masquerade Ball tickets are now on sale for Saturday 18th November at Hunters Hall in Norfolk! Dance the night away to the amazing Joe Ringer Band (JRB) amongst other winter themed fun and games.…

We are really happy to see this new support video from The Breast Reconstruction Dept at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). So useful and informative to their patients undergoing breast reconstruction. Well done team, another great tool to help support patients: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Plastic Surgery – Breast Reconstruction Department

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01603 819113

Keeping Abreast, Oak Lodge
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129 School Lane,
Little Melton,
Norwich NR9 3LB

info@keepingabreast.org.uk

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Keeping Abreast was established in September 2007 by patients Anna Beckingham and Beverley Birritteri and Breast Reconstruction nurse specialist Ruth Harcourt. They recognised a great need for women, both newly diagnosed with breast cancer and facing the possibility of mastectomy, and also women further down the line who are also considering reconstructive surgery, to be able to meet and talk to other women who have been through similar experiences. This allows women make an informed choice about whether or not to proceed with breast reconstruction.