The short version
- Moving Forward is a free course from Breast Cancer Now for people who have finished hospital treatment for primary breast cancer.1
- It runs online or in person, over two half-day sessions a week apart, in small groups.1
- It covers wellbeing, being active, eating well, lymphoedema, menopausal symptoms and worries about the cancer coming back, with a chance to ask a health professional questions.1
At a glance
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Provided by | Breast Cancer Now (charity) |
| Who it’s for | Anyone who has finished hospital treatment for primary breast cancer, including people still on hormone or targeted therapy, or waiting for reconstruction |
| Format | Online (on Zoom) or in person |
| Length | Two half-day sessions of about 3.5 hours, on consecutive weeks |
| Group size | Usually 6 to 15 people |
| Cost | Free. Help with travel costs may be available |
| How to join | Book through Breast Cancer Now’s website |
Information from Breast Cancer Now, checked November 2026.1
What happens on the course
Week 1: Looking back to move forward. A supportive space to talk about what’s on your mind and what you’ve been through.1
Week 2: Moving forward. Practical tools for wellbeing, based on the “5 Ways to Wellbeing”, with information on activity, mental wellbeing, lymphoedema, menopausal symptoms, worries about the cancer coming back and eating well. There’s also a question and answer session with a healthcare professional.1
You also get a Moving Forward journal to keep.1
Who it might suit
Moving Forward may suit you if you:
- feel a bit lost now that hospital treatment has finished
- would like to meet others in a similar situation
- want practical ideas for looking after yourself after treatment
It’s not designed for people with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer. Breast Cancer Now has separate support for secondary breast cancer.
How it fits with other support
Moving Forward is a short course rather than an ongoing programme. Many people combine it with:
- NHS support from their breast care nurse, such as referral to physiotherapy or psychological support. See what cancer rehabilitation is.
- Regular activity, such as our 12-week strength plan.
- A personalised rehabilitation programme, if they’d like day-to-day guidance. See digital rehabilitation.
Related pages
References
- Breast Cancer Now. Moving Forward: support after breast cancer treatment. breastcancernow.org/support-for-you/moving-forward