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Tabby Duff : I’ve made it through – and I’m so proud of me.
May 24, 2022
Tabby Duff was only 26 when she was dealt the devastating blow of being diagnosed with breast cancer. Here she tells her breast cancer story in her own words. Could you...
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Julia Bradbury: Breast Cancer and Me – SNP Tests explained by Lester Barr MBE
April 29, 2022
Julia Bradbury’s ITV Documentary mentions a SNP test. But what does that mean? In her emotional and very personal documentary about surgery for breast cancer, Julia Bradbury describes having a new test called...
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Gemma Moran – BRCA1 and my breast cancer prevention journey
April 26, 2022
Gemma Moran and her sister, Laura Quigley, have been fabulous supporters of Prevent Breast Cancer for a number of years. Here, Gemma tells us about her breast cancer prevention journey, and why our...
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Family History Risk 2.0 Study: Advisors Needed
April 21, 2022
FH-RISK 2.0 STUDY Researchers at The Nightingale and The University of Manchester are currently carrying out a project which aims to provide women with an updated breast cancer risk estimate and to explore...
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Tatton Park Pop Up Festival Announces Prevent Breast Cancer As Charity Partner
April 19, 2022
The Outdoor Festival Event Of The Year Returns We’re thrilled to be chosen as charity partner for Tatton Park Pop Up Festival for the second year running. Whether you’re looking for a day...
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Tamsin Nelder: ‘A breast cancer free future would save so many lives’
March 24, 2022
Tamsin Nelder recently completed an incredible 10-mile walk to the iconic Blackpool Tower and back, whilst surrounded by her wonderful friends and family. Tamsin was motivated to take on this challenge and raise money...
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International Women’s Day: Dr Mayada Haydar
March 8, 2022
Meet Dr Mayada Haydar This year for International Women’s Day, Prevent Breast Cancer is focussing on the celebration of one particular woman’s achievements – Dr Mayada Haydar. A familiar face at The Nightingale...
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Leony McPherson: “I do this as part of healing from the loss of my sisters”
March 2, 2022
After losing two of her sisters to breast cancer, Leony McPherson is determined to do what she can to fight the disease. To do so, Leony has taken on the incredible challenge of walking...
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Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) – The Forget-me-Not 2 Study
March 1, 2022
The Forget-me-Not 2 study is a recent study concerning women who have been diagnosed with Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Here we talk to Dr. Anthony Maxwell, who until his recent retirement, was a...
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Sheelagh: “A breast cancer free future would protect my 2 daughters”
February 22, 2022
. In 2021, one of our wonderful ambassadors, Sheelagh Davidson, decided to take on the incredible feat of walking and running 1083.3 miles to complete the virtual Land’s End to John O’ Groats Challenge....
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Robert Philpott: 970 Miles, 9 Days
January 20, 2022
This coming September, Robert Philpott is taking on the enormous challenge of cycling from Land’s End to John O’ Groats. This will see him cycle 970 miles in 9 days, starting in Cornwall and...
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Rebecca Battersby: “As a mother of two small children, I want to be around to see them grow up”
December 16, 2021
Rebecca Battersby was inspired to run 100k in October for Prevent Breast Cancer following her own history with cancer. Rebecca was treated for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at the age of 22 which included radiotherapy to the chest,...
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Michelle: “Getting outdoors in the mountains makes me appreciate life”
November 18, 2021
Michelle Graham was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. This year, she set herself the incredible goal of hiking all 214 of the Wainwrights, a collection of peaks in the Lake District National Park, in aid of...
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Audrey Hellen: “I am going to live my life and not be dictated to by cancer.”
November 12, 2021
Audrey Hellen has always loved long distance open water swimming, but after being diagnosed with highly invasive breast cancer in 2019, she had to put her swimming dreams on hold. However, Audrey has just...
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Emma Riley: “Never did I ever imagine I would actually be diagnosed with breast cancer.”
October 28, 2021
Emma Riley undertook a huge challenge of running 100 miles in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. She recently completed this amazing achievement, whilst undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer. In this blog, Emma discusses...
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