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Sarah, Manchester Marathon 2021 – ‘A wonderful day that we will never forget.’

October 22, 2021

Finally, after months and months of delays due to the pandemic, Sarah and 5 close friends ran 26 gruelling but rewarding miles through the streets of Manchester. Raising almost £6000 between them, we couldn’t...

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Breast Cancer Screening Services Under Strain

October 5, 2021

In the news today, Breast Cancer Now highlighted that the number of women not being screened for breast cancer ‘rose by 50 per cent’. The ongoing effects of the pandemic and staff shortages are putting...

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NHS to begin world’s largest trial of blood test for more than 50 cancer types

September 14, 2021

In the news this week we’ve heard about a new trial that will look at developing a blood test to detect cancer. Consultant Breast Surgeon and Head of our Medical Advisory Board, James Harvey,...

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Complete the survey: Help make operations greener

July 19, 2021

Have you experienced surgery or know someone who has? Patients, carers and members of the public are invited to contribute to the “Greener Operations” James Lind Alliance priority setting partnership. Complete the survey today....

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Ian Bold: 10km every day

July 15, 2021

What started out as Ian’s personal new year’s resolution to keep fit, rapidly turned into a more serious athletic challenge and an opportunity to raise vital funds for Prevent Breast Cancer and Speed of...

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Charlotte Rutter: Desert trek continues Vicki Thomas’ legacy

July 2, 2021

Charlotte Rutter, inspired by the incredible work of her close friend Vicki Thomas, will be trekking to Petra, Jordan to raise vital funds for Prevent Breast Cancer. Here are Charlotte’s motivations, fears and hopes...

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Caroline Barrett: ‘I won’t let cancer stand in my way after diagnosis at 36’

July 1, 2021

Every year, Paul Barrett organises ‘Round the Resers’, a 5-mile running trail around Glossop’s Valehouse Resevoir. This year is particularly significant because Paul’s wife, Caroline Barrett, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer at the...

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June 2021: A critical message from Lester Barr MBE

June 16, 2021

A critical message from Lester Barr MBE, Breast Surgeon and Prevent Breast Cancer Founder. Your support by way of a monthly gift is vital if we are to protect future generations from breast cancer....

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Tina Smith: ‘Without an early diagnosis, it could have been very different for me’

June 7, 2021

Tina Smith’s breast cancer diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic is an important example of how breast cancer awareness is lifesaving. Tina has shared her experience of being diagnosed during lock-down, discovering the benefits of...

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Can being heavier in childhood protect you against breast cancer?

May 20, 2021

A recent study suggested having a higher BMI during childhood may lower your risk of developing breast cancer. We spoke to award-winning research dietitian, Dr Michelle Harvie, to explore this claim. It is a...

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Hormones with Dr Annice Mukherjee

May 14, 2021

The topic of our most recent Update Hour was hormones and we were lucky to be joined by the renowned Endocrinologist and author of the best-selling book ‘The Complete Guide to the Menopause’, Dr...

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Skarlette: Lingerie for flat women

May 7, 2021

What does ‘flat women’ mean? After breast cancer surgery, also known as a mastectomy, there is a choice to have either a breast reconstruction, or to go without and remain flat. It’s a personal...

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Manchester University study shows early breast cancer care is largely safe and effective during pandemic

April 6, 2021

The head of our Scientific Advisory Board, Professor Cliona Kirwan, was the co-author of this recent UK wide research. The study showed that patients with early stage breast cancer underwent care that was no...

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Recent developments in the field of breast cancer research

March 19, 2021

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...

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Is breast pain a sign of cancer?

March 17, 2021

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...

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