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NEW GENETIC TEST TO PREDICT RISK BRINGS US CLOSER TO A BREAST CANCER-FREE FUTURE
A new genetic test to predict breast cancer risk among those with a family history of the disease is set to be offered to patients within six months, thanks to research partly funded by...
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IN CONSULTATION WITH… DR MICHELLE HARVIE
Dr Michelle Harvie is an award-winning research dietitian funded by Prevent Breast Cancer. She’s been a leader in her field for well over 20 years and has had her findings published in many major...
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Supporter Blog: James Harvey
This year James Harvey and eight of our most sporty supporters set off on a gruelling cycling challenge, that we ‘playfully’ named The Italian Job. On paper it may sound slightly jovial, but in...
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BE BREAST AWARE – FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Guest blog by Prevent Breast Cancer chairman Lester Barr With breast cancer affecting one in nine women in the UK, it’s safe to say that it receives its fair share of publicity and awareness...
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MEET THE TEAM: LOUISE PARKER CAIRNS
Tell us a bit about your job at Prevent Breast Cancer. I’m the charity manager at Prevent Breast Cancer. Doesn’t give much away does it? My job involves approaching charitable foundations to fund our...
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ANGELINA EFFECT DOES EXIST, DESPTE US STUDY CLAIMS
Every day, the papers are filled with stories of new scientific research – whether it’s a miracle cure for a disease or a new weight loss quick fix, we’re bombarded with numerous pieces of...
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Can regular drinking cut the risk of diabetes?
Last week’s breaking news tells us that drinking alcohol on 3- 4 days of the week reduces the chances of diabetes compared to people who don’t drink at all or rarely drink. The report comes from...
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Leeds RAG fundraise for Prevent Breast Cancer
The team at Prevent Breast Cancer always enjoy working with university RAG societies, and seeing the fun and creative ideas the students come up with to raise money. Leeds University RAG came on board...
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CLINICAL TRIALS TO PERSONALISE BREAST SCREENING PROGRAMME SET TO LAUNCH
As the UK’s only charity entirely dedicated to protecting future generations from breast cancer, we’re proud to be launching a series of clinical trials that could revolutionise the breast screening programme in the UK....
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Supporter Stories: Lucy Pavitt
Meet Lucy Pavitt, 10, one of our youngest and most inspiring supporters. Lucy decided she wanted to raise money for Prevent Breast Cancer after her Mum was diagnosed with the disease in 2016....
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Research highlights need for more investment in 3D screening
With one in nine women now developing breast cancer at some time in their life, detecting the disease early and protecting future generations, especially through research, is more important than ever. Of...
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Siobhan Gracey: Why I chose Prevent Breast Cancer
After being personally affected by breast cancer in her family, Siobhan decided to take on the Great Manchester Run and fundraise for Prevent Breast Cancer. Siobhan spoke to us about why she...
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Paint Cheadle Hulme Pink 2016
Cheadle Hulme was one of the first towns in the North West to hold its own Paint Your Town Pink campaign. A fun packed programme of pink themed fundraising events and activities took place...
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Come walk with us: Manchester hotspots for a Sunday stroll
Hi my name is Vicki and I’m a personal trainer and fitness blogger based in Manchester. The majority of my fitness is done in a gym but sometimes it’s nice to get outside and...
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Marcus Wilson: Why I chose Prevent Breast Cancer
Marcus Wilson has been a regular supporter of Prevent Breast Cancer for many years, and recently took on the Great Manchester Run. We asked Marcus what motivated him to take on this...
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