Breast cancer can spread to other parts of the body. This is known as metastatic, advanced or secondary breast cancer – they are different names for the same condition. 

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has been at the forefront nationally and internationally in caring for people with metastatic breast cancer.

Our specialist team includes consultants who are renowned internationally in metastatic breast cancer care. We also have dedicated metastatic breast cancer clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) covering the whole of Cheshire and Merseyside. 

The metastatic breast cancer team understand and are there to support you if you are diagnosed with advanced or incurable breast cancer. 

We also offer an extensive range of clinical trials. 

Find out more about breast cancer care and clinical trials at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. 

Symptoms of metastatic breast cancer vary depending on where it has spread. If you have breast cancer – or have been treated for breast cancer in the past – it is important to be aware of any unusual changes in your body. 

Make 2nds Count have created a useful 1-page guide that explains common signs that breast cancer might have spread. 

Symptom checker for metastatic (advanced or secondary) breast cancer

The team consists of clinical oncologists, medical oncologists, a nurse consultant, consultant radiographers, consultant pharmacist, advanced nurse practitioners, advanced specialist pharmacists, clinical nurse specialists, radiographers, research practitioners, administrative support and cancer support workers. 

Our operational and senior management team ensure the service runs smoothly.

Consultants 

Medical Oncologists

Dr Eliyaz Ahmed
Dr Jenny Cotton
Dr Jo Cliff
Dr Helen Innes
Prof Carlo Palmieri

Clinical Oncologists

Dr Allison Hall
Dr Farida Alam
Dr Zulfiquar Ali
Dr Jill Bishop
Dr Jane Dufton
Dr Clare Hart
Dr Sheena Khanduri
Dr Zaf Malik
Dr Shaveta Mehta
Dr Raj Sripidam
Dr Shaun Tolan

Nurses 

Nurse Consultant

Jane Lomas 

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Donna McKeown (St Helens)
Danielle Davies (Liverpool)
Helen Whiting (Wirral)
Clare Baxter (Halton)

Clinical Nurse Specialists

Early breast cancer 

Heather Vasey (Liverpool) 
Sarah O’Donnell (Wirral and Aintree) 
Kerry Ireland (Aintree) 

Metastatic breast cancer 

Jo Francis (Liverpool)
Phil Walker (Liverpool and St Helens)
Rachel Lewis (Aintree) 
Heather Stephens (Wirral) 
Jo Bygroves (Wirral) 

Cancer Support Workers

Imogen Eames (Liverpool and Wirral)
Alex Donnelle-Brown (St Helens)
Maureen Williams (Wirral)

Consultant Radiographers

Conor Fitzpatrick
Heather Coote

Pharmacists

Helen Flint – Consultant Pharmacist
Lisa Dobson
Gabriella Langton

Virtual tour of Radiotherapy unit (CCC-Liverpool) 

Our Cancer Information and Support Centres can provide individualised help and support for patients and families affected by cancer. The team’s main base is in Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – Liverpool but they also work at our Aintree and Wirral hospitals.

There are also local Macmillan services in other hospitals across our region.

External sites that offer extra support and information about different types of breast cancer include:

General breast cancer information and support: