Every health page on Breast Cancer Fitness is written in plain English, based on trustworthy UK and international sources, and referenced so you can check it for yourself.
Where our information comes from
We base our pages on, in roughly this order:
- UK guidance and NHS information, such as NICE guidelines and NHS website pages.
- Systematic reviews and guidelines from expert bodies, such as the American College of Sports Medicine roundtable on exercise and cancer.
- Randomised controlled trials and other good-quality studies, especially those in people with breast cancer.
- Information from UK cancer charities, such as Breast Cancer Now and Macmillan Cancer Support.
- NHS hospital patient leaflets, for practical guidance such as exercise programmes after surgery.
We describe what the evidence shows, how strong it is, and where it has limits. When research is early or mixed, we say so.
How we reference pages
- Statements that rely on a source have a numbered reference, listed at the bottom of the page with a link where one is available.
- We link to the original study or guidance wherever we can, rather than to news stories about it.
- Where a fact about a service comes from that company’s own website, we say so.
How we write
- Plain English, short sentences and clear headings, so pages are easy to read when you’re tired or worried.
- A short summary at the top of longer pages.
- Safety first. Pages about exercise explain when to stop and when to contact your team.
- UK only. We describe services, costs and support available in the UK.
- Not personal advice. Our pages are general information. They are not a substitute for advice from your own cancer team, and we encourage you to talk to them before making changes.
Services and apps
We describe UK services, including free NHS and charity options and paid programmes, using the same questions for each one. Read how we review apps and services.
Breast Cancer Fitness has no funding, advertising or commission. We mention QuestPrehab more often than other services, and we explain why, and how we keep things balanced, on how this site is funded.
Keeping pages up to date
Guidance, research and services change. We check pages against new guidance and research, and update them when something important changes, such as new NICE guidance, a major study, or a change to how a service works or what it costs.
Corrections
If you think something is wrong, out of date or unclear, please contact us. We’ll look into it, and correct the page promptly if we’ve made a mistake.
Related pages
Everyone’s treatment is different, so talk to your cancer team about what is right for you.