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Surgeon and Scientist Cliona’s Marathon Challenge
March 24, 2016
Breast cancer reconstructive surgeon and one of our lead clinical researchers, Cliona Kirwan, is taking on the incredible challenge of running this year’s Lakeland Marathon. The Lakeland Marathon takes place in the heart of...
Read MoreThe Genesis FUNKraiser Ball 2016
March 23, 2016
Soap stars and scientists were among those who turned out to support Genesis as we marked our 20th anniversary this weekend at the Hilton in Manchester. As you know, we are the UK’s only...
Read MoreTrouble in France when not on a diet – Part Deux
March 18, 2016
Just wanted to start today’s blog with a massive thank you for the wonderful comments I received after the publication of my first piece. It was so nice to be met with such positivity...
Read MoreWhat’s your favourite running song?
March 11, 2016
We’ve compiled our favourite running a songs to pull us through the doldrums of winter training and to get us pumped up for this year’s Great Manchester Run. We’d love to hear what your...
Read More3D Mammography & Breast Density
March 11, 2016
You may have seen in the news this week that the European Breast Cancer Conference is being held in Amsterdam and many of the topics being discussed are already making waves in the UK...
Read MoreThe 2-Day Diet and Me
March 4, 2016
My name is Laura and I work for Prevent Breast Cancer, and quite frankly, I need to lose weight. Luckily for ‘big boned’ me, here at Prevent Breast Cancer we fund Dr. Michelle Harvie, the UK’s first dietitian looking...
Read MoreNew Breast Cancer Blood Tests
February 12, 2016
When it comes to cancer – namely breast – in the news, rarely a week goes by without a new piece of research coming to light. Whether it’s a radical treatment claiming to eradicate...
Read MoreFILL UP ON FIBRE FOR PREVENTION
February 3, 2016
With January officially behind us and our ‘new year, new you’ mantras slipping, many of us are deciding whether to stick to our health kick until summer or take a big sigh of relief...
Read MoreExploring the Link Between Obesity and Cancer
January 8, 2016
By Dr Michelle Harvie, research dietitian at Prevent Breast Cancer. A recent report has suggested that almost 700,000 more people in the UK could develop cancer in the next 20 years because they are...
Read MoreTHE ANGELINA EFFECT CONTINUES
November 25, 2015
Angelina Jolie’s brave step to undergo a preventative mastectomy has generated a huge surge in the number of high-risk women who attended the Genesis Prevention Centre choosing to have the procedure, according to Genesis’...
Read More#REDCUPCHEER & GENESIS BCP
November 16, 2015
Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention are asking supporters to Tweet our name with the hashtag #RedCupCheer and follow our project page on neighbourly.com, before sharing online to help us win a £1,000 Red Cup Grant during...
Read MoreBikers in Tutu
November 10, 2015
Ailsa, Kanashay Photography and Nick from Cheshire Biker Training challenged bikers from across Macclesfield to Take on the Tutu on Saturday 21st November 2015. Bikers, bike shops and clubs pledged their support to the event....
Read MoreDR HARVIE COMMENTS ON PROCESSED MEAT AND CANCER
October 26, 2015
Genesis’ own Research Dietitian, Dr Michelle Harvie, has shared her views on today’s news around the link between processed meat and cancer: Are processed meats as bad as smoking for causing cancer? What has...
Read MoreBritannia Bradshaw Cook Off for Genesis
October 16, 2015
As part of their ongoing support for Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention, on 13th October, staff from Britannia Bradshaw decided to Take on the Tutu to help raise awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. At...
Read More#Food4Boob Challenge
October 16, 2015
Get involved with Genesis supporter, Briony Orton’s, #Food4Boobs Challenge. Anyone can get involved – All you have to do is commit to cooking one boobie shaped meal each day for 7 days, take a...
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