Research Conference 2026 Highlights
Following the success of our first Research Conference in September 2024, Prevent Breast Cancer was proud to organise and host its second edition in Manchester last week, bringing together leading researchers, clinicians and health professionals dedicated to advancing breast cancer prevention. ...
Published On: March 11th, 2026
Family History Clinic Study Day 2026 Highlights
Bringing UK Family History Clinicians Together Family History Clinics support thousands of women across the UK who are at moderate to high risk of developing breast cancer. These services play a crucial role in identifying people at increased risk and helping them ...
Published On: March 11th, 2026L&G Women’s Network: Supporting a Breast Cancer‑Free Future
Prevent Breast Cancer was recently invited to the London office of Legal & General by the L&G Women’s Network. We were delighted to connect with these inspiring women and learn more about why the Network is proud to stand with Prevent Breast ...
Published On: February 18th, 2026Areola Tattoo Artist Anna Ishak: Rebuilding Confidence Through Art
At Prevent Breast Cancer, we are privileged to meet incredible individuals who support women long after their breast cancer treatment ends. One of those people is Anna Ishak, a multi‑award‑winning areola tattoo artist, international speaker and passionate advocate for restoring confidence after ...
Published On: February 12th, 2026Pitching for Prevention: Highlights from Our Conference Dragon’s Den Grant Round
At our inaugural Prevent Breast Cancer Research Conference in September 2024, we hosted a special Dragon’s Den-style live grant round, putting researchers in the hot seat to pitch their ideas for the chance to secure up to £10,000 in funding. The session, hosted by Professor Cliona ...
Published On: December 17th, 2025Celebrating Women: Supporting Breast Cancer Prevention
Acclaimed writer, Sarah Gristwood, has just released her latest book, Celebrating Women, an inspiring anthology of women’s voices through the ages. Sarah has generously chosen to support Prevent Breast Cancer through her book, with a portion of the proceeds funding our vital ...
Published On: November 18th, 2025Stephanie Stokes: I wish I’d known how common it can be in younger people
At just 35, Stephanie Stokes’ life seemed full of energy and purpose, until a holiday changed everything. What started as a small lump turned into a breast cancer diagnosis, and the discovery of a genetic mutation. This Christmas, Stephanie is urging you ...
Published On: November 18th, 2025Targeting Tissue Stiffness: A Groundbreaking Approach to Breast Cancer Prevention
We’re thrilled to share that one of the projects funded through our first Research Conference Dragon’s Den Style Grant Round is making waves in the scientific community. The research team behind this innovative study had their findings published in Nature last week, ...
Published On: November 5th, 2025Working Together to Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes: Health Inequalities Community Roundtable
On 30th September, Prevent Breast Cancer hosted its Health Inequalities Community Roundtable, bringing together diverse community groups and service providers involved in breast cancer awareness and early detection across Greater Manchester. Building on the success of the Researchers Roundtable held in ...
Published On: October 30th, 2025Shades of Survival: A Powerful Call for Equity in Breast Cancer Care
Last week, Prevent Breast Cancer was honoured to attend the Manchester screening of Shades of Survival, a powerful and deeply moving documentary that exposes the shocking inequities in breast cancer care faced by Black women across the globe. The film, directed by ...
Published On: October 24th, 2025Oddfellows Donate £67,000 to Support Our Breast Cancer Prevention Research
Prevent Breast Cancer is thrilled to announce a generous donation of £67,068 from the Oddfellows, a national friendly society, to support our explant model project led by Anthony Wilby and Dr Hannah Harrison. The project focuses on developing new preventative therapies for ...
Published On: October 22nd, 2025Katy Davies: Being ill made me fall in love with the world again
Katy Davies was diagnosed with breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 2021. Following her recovery, she’s passionate about sharing her story and giving back through her eco-conscious business. As the founder of ecojiko, a family-run business dedicated to reducing waste and ...
Published On: September 30th, 2025
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.
