• Breast Cancer and Me – SNP Tests explained by Lester Barr MBE

    In her powerful and personal ITV documentary about undergoing surgery for breast cancer, Julia Bradbury spoke openly about her diagnosis and the difficult choices she faced. One of the tools that helped guide her decision-making was an SNP test - but what ...

    Published On: September 10th, 2025
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    Why Breast Density Matters

    Breast density, sometimes called mammographic density, is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of breast health. It indicates the level of glandular and fibrous tissue relative to fat in your breasts and can be a strong indicator of your risk of developing ...

    Published On: September 10th, 2025
  • Tia Howorth

    Tia Howorth: My breast cancer journey

    Here at Prevent Breast Cancer, we’re always looking for supporters to share their inspirational stories. Tia Haworth has been a long-term supporter of Prevent Breast Cancer for a number of years, raising nearly £7,000 in the process, from selling crafts that she ...

    Published On: May 30th, 2024
  • Is breast pain a sign of cancer?

    Former Girls Aloud singer, Sarah Harding, shared details of her breast cancer diagnosis aged 39 with The Times. Sarah disclosed that she had a painful lump before seeing a GP, which later revealed she had breast cancer. Devastatingly, Sarah lost her life ...

    Published On: April 25th, 2024
  • Keisha Chadwick

    Keisha: I was diagnosed with breast cancer when my baby was 7 weeks old

    Keisha joins BooBee's Big Campaign Keisha Chadwick was only 28 years old when she received the devastating news that she had breast cancer. Not only did she receive this lifechanging news on her own due to Covid, but it was only seven ...

    Published On: October 6th, 2022
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    Autumn Update 2022

    Thank you so much As like many charities, the last few years have been somewhat tumultuous, but we’re happy to say it’s not all been doom and gloom, and we couldn’t have got through it without you, our loyal supporters. We’re extremely ...

    Published On: September 27th, 2022
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    Mum and Son duos take to the Sky

    In a Prevent Breast Cancer first, we have two amazing mum and son duos taking on incredible skydiving challenges within one month of each other! Our very own community fundraiser, Judi Hibbert and son Jamie took to the skies this August alongside ...

    Published On: September 6th, 2022
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    Jos McLaren – I would love for others to have a future not overshadowed by cancer

    Here at Prevent Breast Cancer, we’re always looking for supporters to share their inspirational stories. Jos McLaren, from Leeds, tells us about how she has used her breast cancer diagnosis as a positive tool towards her passion for music and singing. Jos, could ...

    Published On: August 25th, 2022
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    Two new breast cancer drugs now available on NHS England after U-turn

    On July 14th 2022, an article from The Guardian described the announcement that two new breast cancer drugs are now available. The two new drugs, Alpelisib (also known as Piqray) and Trodelvy (also called Sacituzumab Govitecan) are finally now available on NHS ...

    Published On: July 21st, 2022
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    Lisa Saveall: ‘There wasn’t anyone who didn’t love Kaz’

    In June 2022, Lisa Saveall and a group of friends took on the tough challenge of Pretty Mudder 5k in memory of their dear friend, Kaz. In this blog Lisa discusses their motivation for taking on the challenge, and why they decided ...

    Published On: July 19th, 2022
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    Abemaciclib: reduces risk of breast cancer recurrence, now available on NHS

    On June 17th 2022, an article from The Guardian described the announcement that Abemaciclib, a drug proven to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence in certain patients, has been given provisional approval by NICE for routine use by NHS England. Abemaciclib, ...

    Published On: June 27th, 2022
  • Siobhan Harrison

    Siobhan Harrison: I thought it was just a pimple.

    Here at Prevent Breast Cancer, we’re always looking for supporters to share their inspirational stories. Siobhan was only 23 when she discovered what she thought was a pimple but was in fact stage 2 triple negative breast cancer. In this blog, Siobhan ...

    Published On: June 21st, 2022

About Prevent Breast Cancer

Prevent Breast Cancer is the only UK charity entirely dedicated to the prediction and prevention of breast cancer – we’re committed to freeing the world from the disease altogether. Unlike many cancer charities, we’re focused on preventing, rather than curing. Promoting early diagnosis, screening and lifestyle changes, we believe we can stop the problem before it starts. And being situated at the only breast cancer prevention centre in the UK, we’re right at the front-line in the fight against the disease. Join us today and help us create a future free from breast cancer. If you have any questions or concerns, email us today.