Recent developments in the field of breast cancer research
An article from The Guardian published towards the end of February described the announcement from NICE that a life-extending drug for incurable breast cancer called ribociclib has been approved for NHS use. It is said that around 3,300 women a year may ...
Published On: March 19th, 2021
Is breast pain a sign of cancer?
Sarah Harding, former singer of the group Girls Aloud, recently shared details surrounding her devastating breast cancer diagnosis aged 39 with The Times. Sarah disclosed that she had a painful lump prior to seeing a GP, which later revealed she had breast ...
Published On: March 17th, 2021Janet Higgins: ‘I am using this crisis in my life as an opportunity to inspire others’
Janet Higgins has faced more setbacks than most, but her attitude to life is inspiring. We can all learn something from the way she sees her obstacles as opportunities. Read Janet’s blog to hear her roller coaster journey from scoliosis at thirteen ...
Published On: March 5th, 2021Pink meets green: Autac supports PBC with new EV Cable
Autac Products Ltd has teamed up with Prevent Breast Cancer to raise funds in support of breast cancer awareness. Autac's Managing Director, David Lowe, has a personal connection to the charity, which is why they’ve specially developed a pink EV cable in ...
Published On: February 8th, 2021
Can High Levels of Vitamin D Reduce your Risk of Breast Cancer? Our Researchers Have Their Say
We were intrigued to read a recent Daily Mail article that stated, 'Women who work outdoors in the sunshine are 17% LESS likely to get breast cancer 'due to high vitamin D levels''. This claim is based on a study conducted by ...
Published On: February 5th, 2021
New Study Identifies Genes Associated with Breast Cancer Risk
On January 20th 2021, The New England Journal of Medicine published a very important paper titled “A Population-Based Study of Genes Previously Implicated in Breast Cancer”. This research, also known as the ‘CARRIERS’ study, is the result of the earlier European project, ...
Published On: January 29th, 2021Develop Her Game: Inspiring a new generation of female footballers
Prevent Breast Cancer would like to introduce our newest Corporate Partner of 2021 – Develop Her Game. The coaching organisation for all female football players was started in 2019 by Co-Founders and Directors Courtney Vacher (29) and Lauren Wilson (19). We caught ...
Published On: January 11th, 2021
Our Christmas Appeal
Giving a little really means a lot this Christmas! As we all know and is widely publicised, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a crippling impact on cancer research projects, most recently highlighted by Cancer Research UK who have had to make further ...
Published On: December 17th, 2020The Blue Box: Home-testing kit to detect breast cancer
Earlier this week, we were interested to read that the winner of this year’s international James Dyson Award has invented a home-testing kit to detect breast cancer. The Blue Box, designed by 23-year-old Judit Giró Benet, is a “point-of-care biomedical device for ...
Published On: November 24th, 2020
Francine Goldman: Fundraising was my distraction from cancer treatment.
Having been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, Francine Goldman, dedicated as much time as she possibly could to fundraising for Prevent Breast Cancer. Here’s how organising a sponsored 5K dog walk helped Francine through her treatment. ‘After being diagnosed with breast cancer, ...
Published On: November 20th, 2020Ian Burns: ‘I can’t create a breast cancer free past, but I will help to create that future’.
This October the London Marathon took place virtually. We spoke to one of our runners, Ian Burns, who shares an emotive account of persevering through this grueling challenge. Hear how the loss of his mother at a young age and his dedication ...
Published On: November 18th, 2020
The Bucks Breast Unit: beating breast cancer one step at a time.
The #MagTeam100 Challenge attracted participants both internationally and across the UK. The Bucks Breast Unit in Buckinghamshire were one team who threw themselves headfirst into this challenge. Consultant Radiologist, Dr Chin Ng, having trained at The Nightingale Centre herself, rallied the team ...
Published On: November 4th, 2020
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.
