Vicky Blackmore: Early Detection Saved My Life
When Vicky Blackmore joined Prevent Breast Cancer as Fundraising Lead at the start of 2023, she already felt closely connected to the charity’s mission. Her mum had been diagnosed with breast cancer and lived with the disease for more than a decade, ...
Published On: April 14th, 2026Paint Spinningfields Pink: Breast Health Awareness Campaign
Our first Paint Spinningfields Pink was a success! As part of International Women’s Day, Prevent Breast Cancer painted Spinningfields pink from the 10th-12th of March. With the help of Form Property and Ocean Media, our vital awareness messaging was displayed across the ...
Published On: April 10th, 2026International Women’s Day 2026
Give to gain This International Women’s Day, we’re focusing on the power of giving and what women across the UK can gain because of it. When you give a minute, someone gains early detection. When you give your voice, ...
Published On: March 27th, 2026Sean Scanlon: Turning something personal into something purposeful
Sean Scanlon is taking on the 2026 London Marathon to raise funds for Prevent Breast Cancer after his wife Zoe was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 30. By sharing their story, Sean hopes to raise awareness of the ...
Published On: March 25th, 2026National Breast Imaging Academy: Vision to Reality
Following Nikki’s first blog, which explored the National Breast Imaging Academy as an Idea to a Vision, we now take you behind the scenes of turning the vision for the National Breast Imaging Academy into a practical reality, offering new insight into ...
Published On: March 19th, 2026National Breast Imaging Academy: Idea to Vision
The creation of the National Breast Imaging Academy (NBIA) stands as one of Prevent Breast Cancer’s most significant achievements to date, and much of that progress is thanks to the vision and leadership of our Chief Executive Director, Nikki Barraclough. What began ...
Published On: March 19th, 2026
Research Conference 2026 Highlights
Following the success of our first Research Conference in September 2024, Prevent Breast Cancer was proud to organise and host its second edition in Manchester last week, bringing together leading researchers, clinicians and health professionals dedicated to advancing breast cancer prevention. ...
Published On: March 11th, 2026Family History Clinic Study Day 2026 Highlights
Bringing UK Family History Clinicians Together Family History Clinics support thousands of women across the UK who are at moderate to high risk of developing breast cancer. These services play a crucial role in identifying people at increased risk and helping them ...
Published On: March 11th, 2026L&G Women’s Network: Supporting a Breast Cancer‑Free Future
Prevent Breast Cancer was recently invited to the London office of Legal & General by the L&G Women’s Network. We were delighted to connect with these inspiring women and learn more about why the Network is proud to stand with Prevent Breast ...
Published On: February 18th, 2026Areola Tattoo Artist Anna Ishak: Rebuilding Confidence Through Art
At Prevent Breast Cancer, we are privileged to meet incredible individuals who support women long after their breast cancer treatment ends. One of those people is Anna Ishak, a multi‑award‑winning areola tattoo artist, international speaker and passionate advocate for restoring confidence after ...
Published On: February 12th, 2026Pitching for Prevention: Highlights from Our Conference Dragon’s Den Grant Round
At our inaugural Prevent Breast Cancer Research Conference in September 2024, we hosted a special Dragon’s Den-style live grant round, putting researchers in the hot seat to pitch their ideas for the chance to secure up to £10,000 in funding. The session, hosted by Professor Cliona ...
Published On: December 17th, 2025Celebrating Women: Supporting Breast Cancer Prevention
Acclaimed writer, Sarah Gristwood, has just released her latest book, Celebrating Women, an inspiring anthology of women’s voices through the ages. Sarah has generously chosen to support Prevent Breast Cancer through her book, with a portion of the proceeds funding our vital ...
Published On: November 18th, 2025
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.
