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NEW TEST COULD SPARE WOMEN FROM CHEMO
As a charity, we’re committed to preventing breast cancer to protect future generations from the disease. However, we know that this goal is very much work in progress, so in the meantime, our...
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GABRIELLA GRATRIX: CYCLING THE WORLD TO HELP PREVENT BREAST CANCER
In February 2017, my whole world was turned upside down. I was due to start a world cycling tour with my partner, Chris, on 1st March – Southeast Asia, Vietnam, India, Nepal, Everest...
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HOW YOU CAN HELP PREVENT BREAST CANCER
If you’ve spotted that your town has transformed into a sea of pink recently, there’s every chance that Prevent Breast Cancer was behind it. Our Paint Your Town Pink campaign encourages bars, shops,...
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NEW RESEARCH STUDY FOR WOMEN WITH FAMILY HISTORY OF BREAST CANCER
What is the study about? Many women gain weight during adulthood, and this weight gain is known to increase breast cancer risk. Our new research study is looking at how we can...
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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...
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RESEARCH REVEALS EXTENT OF UV CHEMICALS IN HUMAN TISSUE
A closer look at new research into UV chemicals found in sunscreens and beauty products A new study by our very own chairman, Lester Barr, has measured the presence of chemical UV filters...
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WIN TICKETS & BACKSTAGE TOUR TO DISNEY’S ALADDIN THE MUSICAL
It’s competition time, and what a prize we have for you… We’ve got a pair of tickets up for grabs, to see Disney’s Aladdin The Musical, in London’s West End, but that’s not it…...
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HELPING TO KEEP MY FRIEND’S STAR SHINING WITH PREVENT BREAST CANCER
Stars in Their Eyes : The Live Revival Prevent Breast Cancer supporter Linda Kelly shares the story behind our event, Stars in Their Eyes – The Live Revival. It’s something...
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THE BIG Cs: CANCER AND CONVERSATION
To mark National Conversation Week, Jan Greenwood, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, shares her breast cancer story and explains how important speaking with those closest to her has been over the...
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IN CONSULTATION WITH… DR CLIONA KIRWAN
Find out more about Dr Cliona Kirwan, chair of Prevent Breast Cancer’s scientific advisory board Dr Cliona Kirwan is one of our research scientists, the chair of our scientific advisory board and a...
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DO PROCESSED FOODS CAUSE CANCER?
A closer look at the recent research on ultra processed foods Today’s headlines highlight recent research in which ultra-processed foods have been ‘linked to cancer.’ The study included 104,980 French adults who reported...
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DEFINITELY NOT A ‘MINI’ FUNDRAISER
Mini Sport holds fundraiser for Prevent Breast Cancer The design and manufacture of 20 intricate, miniature Mini Sport Ltd. models has led to a funding boost of £21,000 for Prevent Breast Cancer. The...
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MEET THE TEAM : SHEILA JAGOTA
Find out more about our volunteer coordinator Sheila Tell us a bit about your job as volunteer coordinator at Prevent Breast Cancer. As volunteer coordinator, I look after over 50 volunteers! I...
Read MoreBREAST CANCER RESEARCH FINDINGS REVEALED AT FIRST EVER MANCHESTER SYMPOSIUM
At Prevent Breast Cancer, our team have been at the forefront of breast cancer research for years and, as such, they’re often invited to share their findings at some of the world’s most prestigious...
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STUBBORN MULE BREWERY – SUPPORTING PREVENT BREAST CANCER
Here we introduce our new supporter, Ed Bright, along with his Stubborn Mule Brewery. We recently held our first beer tasting at the brewery, which was a massive success, and we’re hoping to a hold...
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