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PREVENT BREAST CANCER LAUNCHES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TIM BACON FOUNDATION

July 3, 2019

We’re happy to announce that Prevent Breast Cancer has entered a partnership with The Tim Bacon Foundation. The Manchester-based foundation was launched in honour of Living Ventures founder Tim Bacon, who sadly passed away...

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ELKE VAN VEEN: POSTGRADUATE STUDENT OF THE YEAR

July 2, 2019

Prevent Breast Cancer Researcher Elke van Veen has won the prestigious Postgraduate Student of the Year award at this year’s Manchester Doctoral Excellence Awards. We asked Elke to tell us a little bit more...

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MEET ONE OF OUR BOOBEES: PAULA EARDLEY

June 27, 2019

We promised to share with you the stories of our BooBees, women across Manchester who have been personally affected by breast cancer, these women will help raise awareness & educate. Paula Eardley highlights the...

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MEET TEAM PREVENT: CAROLINE BENNISON

June 27, 2019

As the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey gets closer, we thought we’d introduce you to some of the amazing riders that we have taking part as members of Team Prevent Breast Cancer! This week, it’s over to...

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SUMMER 2019 UPDATE

June 13, 2019

BUZZING ABOUT MANCHESTER THIS OCTOBER After many months in the planning, we’re so excited to let you know about our new campaign BreastFest! Timed to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, BreastFest...

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CHRIS & GABS MAY NEWSLETTER

June 12, 2019

Chris and Gabs provide their May update on their World Cycling Tour in aid of Prevent Breast Cancer. This month they were in Georgia!

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PROCAS: REVOLUTIONISING THE BREAST SCREENING PROCESS 

June 11, 2019

Women who are screened for breast cancer will receive greater tailored preventative intervention following the advancements of Prevent Breast Cancer’s PROCAS study. It was introduced with the aim of revolutionising the breast screening process, so that...

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WHAT TO WEAR FOR A CYCLING CHALLENGE 

June 7, 2019

Whether you’re a cycling pro or a complete novice, if you’re taking on a cycling challenge, you’ll need to dress the part. Although you can get away with wearing your ordinary clothes for everyday...

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HOW TO RAISE SPONSORSHIP MONEY FOR YOUR CYCLING CHALLENGE

June 5, 2019

So, you’ve signed up for a cycling challenge. Perhaps you’ve joined Team Prevent for the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey, or maybe you’ll be taking part in one of our other exhilarating rides – but no matter...

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TOP TIPS ON TRAINING FOR A CYCLING CHALLENGE

May 30, 2019

As we’re sure you’re aware, we’re the official Charity of the Year for the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 46, one of the most prestigious cycling challenges in the UK! The 46 is a great starter for...

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WHY I WROTE MY BOOK AND WHY I CHOSE PREVENT BREAST CANCER

May 30, 2019

After given the all clear in February 2018 I decided that I wanted to help make a difference to the battle against breast cancer. As a book publisher by profession, I naturally enough thought...

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MEET ONE OF OUR QUEEN BEES, LUCY EARDLEY

May 23, 2019

As part of our amazing 100 boobees campaign, we are reaching out to 100 fearless women across Manchester who have been personally affected by breast cancer, one of our first advocates for the campaign...

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WHAT IS SECONDARY BREAST CANCER?

May 16, 2019

  For many women who are treated for primary breast cancer, which starts as a lump in the breast, the primary cancer doesn’t come back after treatment. However, sometimes cancer cells can spread through...

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CHRIS & GABS APRIL NEWSLETTER

May 14, 2019

Chris and Gabs provide their April update on their World Cycling Tour in aid of Prevent Breast Cancer. This month they were in Turkey & Georgia!

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PAINT ALTRINCHAM PINK 2019 BLOG

April 18, 2019

Paint Altrincham Pink returned this year and was bigger than ever! The market town in Cheshire managed to raise a staggering £15,000 towards breast cancer prevention research between February 24th – March 3rd 2019....

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