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INSPIRATIONAL STORIES: IAN BENTLEY
Helping to raise awareness for male breast cancer is very important to this week’s inspiration, Ian Bentley. Ian knew that his family was at risk of developing breast cancer. His mum, grandma, aunt, and...
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INSPIRATIONAL STORIES: SARAH SAPHIER
This week’s inspirational breast cancer story comes from Sarah Saphier, whose experience with breast cancer is an extremely rare one. Sarah is a huge supporter of Prevent Breast Cancer and, having children herself, is...
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Valentine’s Day, The 2-Day Diet, burgers and back fat
I start today’s blog on Valentine’s Day, and for me today is a day associated with sumptuous romantic meals for two paired with heart shaped chocolates galore, all washed down with red wine or...
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INSPIRATIONAL STORIES: PETER FLEMING
When Peter, 83, found a lump in his breast in late 2004 when he was 71, he recalls no mention of breast cancer being made when he visited his GP. After delays, Peter was...
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CREATING AN APPETITE FOR MORE DIET RESEARCH
Here at Prevent Breast Cancer, we’re extremely proud to be the pioneers of the only clinically proven intermittent diet, The 2-Day Diet. Our research dietitian, Dr Michelle Harvie, and director of scientific research, Professor...
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INSPIRATIONAL STORIES: EMMA NEVILLE
Love is in the air for one of our dearest supporters this Valentine’s Day Emma Neville thought that she may never get the chance to be a mother when diagnosed with breast cancer at...
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INSPIRATIONAL STORIES: CHARLEY WOOD
In 2015, at the age of 26, Charley Wood had a preventative double mastectomy. With her mum sadly passing away when she was 17 due to ovarian cancer, Charley decided to get tested for...
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The 2-Day Diet, and the ramblings of a yo-yo dieter…
Greetings. I trust you are all well, and settling in to 2017. So, hands up who’s on a health kick then? And hands up who’s already thought balls to it, and sought comfort in...
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INSPIRATIONAL STORIES: LINDSAY OCCLESTON
When Lindsay Occleston received a diagnosis of breast cancer, she developed a tenacious desire to beat the disease and remain cancer-free. She did this partly by educating herself on the importance of living a...
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INSPIRATIONAL STORIES: DIANA HARRIS
For Diana Harris, battling breast cancer meant a complete change of perspective. After climbing the corporate ladder for 25 years, she plumped for a change in direction and decided to start her own business...
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3 HEALTHY RECIPES TO TRY THIS WINTER
My name is Pamela aka SpamellaB, a music-loving, health and fitness-obsessed Manchester-based blogger and freelancer working with health food brands doing recipe creation, content and social. It’s a pleasure to provide this post for...
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THANK YOU FOR ‘USING YOUR LOAF’!
ROBERTS BAKERY HITS £50,000 TARGET AND HELPS PREVENT BREAST CANCER FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS Thanks to the North West’s bread lovers, Roberts Bakery has hit its fundraising target to raise £50,000 for charity Prevent...
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A day in the life of Michelle Harvie – London to Paris 2016
Prevent Breast Cancer dietitian, Michelle Harvie, took on this year’s London 2 Paris bike ride, alongside a team of 33 other riders. This is her story of the 320 mile trip setting off from...
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The London 2 Paris Cycle Challenge – Our Story
On Wednesday the 21st September 2016, the Prevent Breast Cancer London 2 Paris Cycle Challenge team set off on their epic 320 mile ride across Southern England and Northern France. This is our story…....
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A diet, but not as you know it – Part 8
Many moons ago when I was finally slim and healthy, I swore to myself that I’d never go back to old miserable fat me. Exercise was just as natural as breathing, for every...
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