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IN CONSULTATION WITH… DR CLIONA KIRWAN
March 8, 2018
Find out more about Dr Cliona Kirwan, chair of Prevent Breast Cancer’s scientific advisory board Dr Cliona Kirwan is one of our research scientists, the chair of our scientific advisory board and a member...
Read MoreDO PROCESSED FOODS CAUSE CANCER?
February 15, 2018
A closer look at the recent research on ultra processed foods Today’s headlines highlight recent research in which ultra-processed foods have been ‘linked to cancer.’ The study included 104,980 French adults who reported...
Read MoreDEFINITELY NOT A ‘MINI’ FUNDRAISER
February 12, 2018
Mini Sport holds fundraiser for Prevent Breast Cancer The design and manufacture of 20 intricate, miniature Mini Sport Ltd. models has led to a funding boost of £21,000 for Prevent Breast Cancer. The...
Read MoreMEET THE TEAM : SHEILA JAGOTA
February 8, 2018
Find out more about our volunteer coordinator Sheila Tell us a bit about your job as volunteer coordinator at Prevent Breast Cancer. As volunteer coordinator, I look after over 50 volunteers! I...
Read MoreBREAST CANCER RESEARCH FINDINGS REVEALED AT FIRST EVER MANCHESTER SYMPOSIUM
January 25, 2018
At Prevent Breast Cancer, our team have been at the forefront of breast cancer research for years and, as such, they’re often invited to share their findings at some of the world’s most prestigious...
Read MoreSTUBBORN MULE BREWERY – SUPPORTING PREVENT BREAST CANCER
January 19, 2018
Here we introduce our new supporter, Ed Bright, along with his Stubborn Mule Brewery. We recently held our first beer tasting at the brewery, which was a massive success, and we’re hoping to a hold...
Read MoreCUCUMBER CLOTHING – A REVOLUTION IN NIGHTWEAR
January 9, 2018
Who we are, and what we do Cucumber began with the modest ambition of helping every woman look and feel her best, night and day. We realised that for so many women,...
Read MoreCHRIS AND GABRIELLA’S ROUND THE WORLD CYCLE
January 8, 2018
Chris O’Hare and Gabriella Gratrix are no strangers to a challenge, but this year will see them face the biggest challenge of all, as they set off to cycle around the world. We...
Read MoreMEET THE TEAM: NIKKI BARRACLOUGH
December 6, 2017
Our Executive Director Nikki Barraclough Answers Our Questions Tell us a bit about your job at Prevent Breast Cancer. I’m the executive director, which basically means I run the charity and help it...
Read MoreFAMILY HISTORY: WHAT IT MEANS FOR BREAST CANCER RISK
November 16, 2017
Family History and Breast Cancer Risk By now, you’re probably aware that a family history of breast cancer can increase your own risk of getting the disease. With high-profile figures such as Angelina Jolie...
Read MoreADAM MALOYD & THE WOOLER TRAIL MARATHON
November 7, 2017
Adam Maloyd is running the Wooler Trail Marathon on 19th November for Prevent Breast Cancer What made you want to fundraise for Prevent Breast Cancer? I decided to take on the Wooler Trail Marathon in...
Read MoreDR JAMES MCCONNELL – UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
October 26, 2017
James McConnell is a post-doctoral research scientist working at the University of Manchester. He has a PhD in genetics from Newcastle University and already has one successful Prevent Breast Cancer-funded study under his belt....
Read MoreBREAST CANCER THROUGH THE DECADES
October 16, 2017
As a breast cancer charity, October is quite possibly the most important month of the year as it is, of course, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, the nation’s attention is focused on inspirational...
Read MoreNEW GENETIC TEST TO PREDICT RISK BRINGS US CLOSER TO A BREAST CANCER-FREE FUTURE
October 12, 2017
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...
Read MorePAINT MACC PINK
October 10, 2017
Thank you to everyone in Macclesfield for all your support! Macclesfield – where it all began! Macclesfield, for the third year running, took part in Paint Macc Pink. Macclesfield was actually where the idea...
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