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Breast Cancer Reconstruction Support

We understand that facing reconstruction surgery due to breast cancer can be overwhelming, emotional and deeply personal. Whether you're newly diagnosed, at an increased hereditary risk or exploring further procedures post surgery - we're here to support you!

Whatever stage you're at, we're here to help you make informed decisions, find clarity and know you're not in this alone.

Here you can find various recommended resources from people just like you. Read trusted advice about post surgery underwear, what to take into hospital and more as well as patient stories and our unique real life reconstruction videos. Plus ways you can get involved with our charity to ensure we can continue to grow our services for years to come. Together we want to ensure a future where everyone facing breast cancer related reconstruction has equal access to clear information and compassionate support to make informed choices for themselves – now and always.

What is Breast Reconstruction?

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

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

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

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Reconstruction Support Videos

Take a look at our one-of-a-kind real life reconstruction result videos of various surgery types.

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Latest News & Events

Help us raise £10,000 for vital mental health support for breast cancer reconstruction patients! Donations doubled this Small Charity Week from 22nd – 29th June Every Donation Doubled. Every Conversation Matters. This Small Charity Week, we have an incredible opportunity to transform lives. Thanks to the generosity of the Big Give and People’s Postcode Lottery,…

Mental Health Awareness Week – Resources and Finding Support Article 3min read 11th May 2026 We recently launched a survey called ‘Your Voice. Your Support’, asking participants to give their open and honest views on our services and where support may be missing or more needed in order to help direct our 3-5 year strategy.…

Keeping Abreast Leicester Celebrates 10th Anniversary There was plenty of pink on show when the Keeping Abreast Leicester Support Group celebrated their 10th anniversary at the Groby Ex-Servicemen’s Social Club on Friday 27th March. Fuchsia pink balloons, pink flowers, pink clothes – all in honour of this major milestone for the local Support Group that…

Take on our ‘Booby Cupcake Challenge’: Raise £50 for Keeping Abreast! We’re asking supporters as part of our ‘Booby Cupcake Challenge’ to raise a minimum of £50 in aid of Keeping Abreast. Every donation helps and these funds can help us to continue our personal, non-medical support to those who are faced with breast reconstruction…

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Keeping Abreast ‘More Than Just Fashion’ Shows 2026: The 10th Show! Book your tickets – NOW ON SALE! Tues 20th & Weds 21st October | Epic Studios, Norwich This year marks the 10th Show of our charities beloved, ‘More Than Just Fashion’ Show’s, and trust us – you won’t want to miss this milestone…

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Survey for Professionals and Stakeholders: Improving Breast Reconstruction Support in the UK Help Shape the Future of Breast Reconstruction Services Keeping Abreast is a national charity supporting people affected by breast cancer facing breast reconstruction. We are inviting professionals and stakeholders to complete a short survey (10 minutes) to help strengthen breast reconstruction support within…

Letting off Steam 5K or 10k Run! Hosted by Boghopper Races & Keeping Abeast! Get ready to hit the trails and Let Off Some Steam this summer! Join us on 23rd August for the return of our 5k or 10k trail run in collaboration with Boghopper Races. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or soaking…

Book your Summer Skydive Book your Breast Cancer Awareness Month Skydive Book your Santa Skydive Tandem Skydive Experience In partnership with UK Parachuting Want a challenge for 2026? Sign up to an adrenaline packed experience in aid of Keeping Abreast at Beccles Airfield. Take on a thrilling Tandem Skydive and raise funds to help support…

Norwich Half Marathon Register for 2027!! Entries are now OPEN! at The Norfolk Showground, Sunday 4th April 2027 Run for strength. Run for support. Run for anyone affected by breast cancer. Keeping Abreast are thrilled to be an official charity partner of this incredible event! Register now for your FREE place in the Norwich Half…

Check out our "I have, I am, I will" video which captures the essence of what we do. In addition please watch our unique Real life Reconstruction Support Videos 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. Click the link for more...

Reconstruction Support Videos

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"

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Keeping Abreast, Oak Lodge
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Little Melton,
Norwich NR9 3LB

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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.