• Recent Breast Cancer Research Explained By Lester Barr

    In our most recent blog, our Honorary President and Founder, Lester Barr MBE, summarised recent breast cancer research carried out by our scientific experts regarding ways of improving the NHS Breast Screening Programme. Carrying on with this fascinating series of blogs, we’re ...

    Published On: December 13th, 2023
  • Longer Better Lives: A Manifesto for Cancer Research and Care

    Cancer Research UK has recently launched a manifesto that sets out the measures and commitments it believes the next government should make to help prevent 20,000 cancer deaths every year by 2040. The Manifesto has been developed in collaboration with cancer patients ...

    Published On: December 7th, 2023
  • Investigating improvements to the NHS breast screening programme

    Two members of our research team, Professor Gareth Evans and Doctor Sacha Howell, have been involved in investigating ways to improve the NHS breast screening programme by looking into the potential impact of an adapted screening programme, which takes into account a ...

    Published On: December 5th, 2023
  • Becky Haigh : You have to live life to the fullest!

    After being diagnosed with breast cancer at only 31, Becky Haigh is no stranger to adversity. As a mum of two young girls, she decided that her breast cancer diagnosis wasn’t going to destroy her life and she’d tackle it head on, ...

    Published On: November 30th, 2023
  • Our Boob Mug is here! The Stories Behind the Sketches…

    Say hello to the Prevent Breast Cancer Boob Mug! This fabulously fun mug is designed with breasts of all shapes and sizes in mind and includes a subtle reminder to always ‘check yours’. Breast cancer can affect anybody, no matter your gender, ...

    Published On: November 24th, 2023
  • Group Mindful Art Sessions with Artist Beth Lewin

    Artist Beth Lewin is passionate about creating art that encourages meaningful connections between people and is currently studying a 3-year Master’s Degree at the University of Chester to become an Art Psychotherapist. From January 2024, we’re delighted to announce that she will ...

    Published On: November 9th, 2023
  • Anastrozole : Tens of thousands of women set to benefit from ‘repurposed’ NHS drug to prevent breast cancer

    An NHS statement released today, and as reported in The Guardian, explains how thousands of women at an increased risk of breast cancer could now benefit from a proven risk-reducing drug, after it was licensed to help prevent the disease. Anastrozole, which ...

    Published On: November 7th, 2023
  • Polygenic risk scores do still have a place in breast cancer screening and prevention strategies

    According to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers, polygenic risk scores, which predict whether a person will develop a disease based on their genes, performed poorly for prediction and screening when holding them to the same standards as ...

    Published On: October 27th, 2023
  • Sally Dynevor backs National Breast Imaging Academy campaign

    Prevent Breast Cancer patron and Coronation Street actor Sally Dynevor is fronting our campaign to build the National Breast Imaging Academy, the solution to the severe workforce shortages across breast imaging in the UK. Having been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009 ...

    Published On: October 27th, 2023
  • Friendly Soap Partners with Prevent Breast Cancer

    Lather Up For Breast Cancer Awareness Month We’re delighted to announce our charity partnership with Friendly Soap this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So grab that soap, lather up, and let's embrace the power within our own hands for a ...

    Published On: September 20th, 2023
  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023: Raise awareness your way!

    Whether you’re a star baker, rambler, or runner, having your support in Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023 helps us protect future generations. Fancy getting involved? Here’s some great fundraising activities you can take part in for Prevent Breast Cancer this October. ...

    Published On: September 15th, 2023
  • Introducing our corporate partners: IOLLA

    IOLLA are more than just an eyewear brand. They design high-quality eyewear and bring it within the reach of everyone. All with an exceptional experience thrown in. We were absolutely thrilled when they wanted to show their support for Prevent Breast Cancer ...

    Published On: September 13th, 2023

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.