• Paint Cheadle Hulme Pink

    PAINT CHEADLE HULME PINK 2016 In 2016, people of Cheadle Hulme all came together for one cause - to Prevent Breast Cancer. Over 40 businesses, numerous members of the public, community groups, schools, local radio stations and magazines came together and raised ...

    Published On: October 10th, 2018

  • Paint Rainford Pink

    PAINT RAINFORD PINK 2016 & 2017 Wendy Downey of Wendy's Florists in Rainford once again organised the fabulous Paint Rainford Pink in 2017. Wendy heard about our Paint Pink campaign through a friend, and wanted to support the charity by organising her own events in ...

    Published On: September 10th, 2018

  • Is there a safe level of drinking alcohol?

    Prevent Breast Cancer’s researcher Dr Michelle Harvie looks into the recent research stating that there is no safe level of drinking alcohol.

    Published On: September 7th, 2018

  • Michelle Heaton: Why I have a passion to prevent

    Michelle Heaton shares her story with Prevent Breast Cancer... Singer and television presenter Michelle Heaton is a carrier of the mutated BRCA2 gene and underwent a preventative mastectomy and hysterectomy to reduce her risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers. Here, she ...

    Published On: June 19th, 2018

  • Paint Urmston Pink

    As we catch our breath after the gigantic success that was Paint Urmston Pink 2017, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved – both during the Pink Artisan Market on April 1st, and then on Easter Saturday. At ...

    Published On: May 10th, 2018

  • Understanding Breast Density and Cancer Risk

    High breast density can lead to a woman being up to six times more likely to develop breast cancer, but what exactly is it? To answer this question, we invited Prevent Breast Cancer researchers Dr James McConnell and Dr Michael Sherratt to tell us more ...

    Published On: April 19th, 2018

  • Michelle Harvie: Processed Food & Breast Cancer

    This post combines two blogs that were first published in 2015 and 2018, but have been reviewed in January 2023. Research Dietitian, Dr Michelle Harvie, has shared her views around the link between processed meat and cancer: What research has been ...

    Published On: February 15th, 2018

  • In Consultation with Dr Michelle Harvie

    Dr Michelle Harvie is an award-winning research dietitian funded by Prevent Breast Cancer. She’s been a leader in her field for well over 20 years and has had her findings published in many major scientific journals. We caught up with her to ...

    Published On: October 5th, 2017

  • Angelina effect does exist, despite US study claims

    Every day, the papers are filled with stories of new scientific research - whether it's a miracle cure for a disease or a new weight loss quick fix, we're bombarded with numerous pieces of information, which can often conflict with one another. ...

    Published On: August 29th, 2017

  • To HRT or not to HRT?

    The link between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and breast cancer risk has been a controversial and highly disputed subject for many years. However, this week, the results of a large study into the effect of HRT on breast cancer risk have been ...

    Published On: August 26th, 2016

  • TRY OUR SCRUMPTIOUS, HEALTHY FLAPJACKS

    Whether it's the appeal of freshly baked bread at an Artisan Market or a nation enthralled by The Great British Bake Off there is no denying that baking is back. We understand that all of you out there won’t be tackling a show ...

    Published On: August 19th, 2016

  • Does a glass a day keep the doctor away?

    We have long been aware of the links between alcohol and certain cancers, including breast cancer, with an abundance of research pointing to its harmful effects. However, some advice in the past has suggested that a glass of wine a day may ...

    Published On: July 28th, 2016

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.