Tamsin Nelder: ‘A breast cancer free future would save so many lives’
Tamsin Nelder recently completed an incredible 10-mile walk to the iconic Blackpool Tower and back, whilst surrounded by her wonderful friends and family. Tamsin was motivated to take on this challenge and raise money for our vital research, after being diagnosed with ...
Published On: March 24th, 2022International Women’s Day: Dr Mayada Haydar
Meet Dr Mayada Haydar This year for International Women’s Day, Prevent Breast Cancer is focussing on the celebration of one particular woman’s achievements - Dr Mayada Haydar. A familiar face at The Nightingale Centre at Wythenshawe Hospital. Here, Mayada tells us about ...
Published On: March 8th, 2022Leony McPherson: “I do this as part of healing from the loss of my sisters”
After losing two of her sisters to breast cancer, Leony McPherson is determined to do what she can to fight the disease. To do so, Leony has taken on the incredible challenge of walking 750 miles before the end of the year ...
Published On: March 2nd, 2022Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) – The Forget-me-Not 2 Study
The Forget-me-Not 2 study is a recent study concerning women who have been diagnosed with Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Here we talk to Dr. Anthony Maxwell, who until his recent retirement, was a Consultant Breast Radiologist, and Chair of The British ...
Published On: March 1st, 2022Sheelagh: “A breast cancer free future would protect my 2 daughters”
In 2021, one of our wonderful ambassadors, Sheelagh Davidson, decided to take on the incredible feat of walking and running 1083.3 miles to complete the virtual Land's End to John O' Groats Challenge. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, Sheelagh ...
Published On: February 22nd, 2022Robert Philpott: 970 Miles, 9 Days
This coming September, Robert Philpott is taking on the enormous challenge of cycling from Land’s End to John O’ Groats. This will see him cycle 970 miles in 9 days, starting in Cornwall and travelling all the way to the top of ...
Published On: January 20th, 2022Rebecca Battersby: “As a mother of two small children, I want to be around to see them grow up”
Rebecca Battersby was inspired to run 100k in October for Prevent Breast Cancer following her own history with cancer. Rebecca was treated for Hodgkin's Lymphoma at the age of 22 which included radiotherapy to the chest, resulting in a higher than average risk of developing breast cancer. ...
Published On: December 16th, 2021Michelle: “Getting outdoors in the mountains makes me appreciate life”
Michelle Graham was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. This year, she set herself the incredible goal of hiking all 214 of the Wainwrights, a collection of peaks in the Lake District National Park, in aid of Prevent Breast Cancer. Michelle has always loved hiking and so decided ...
Published On: November 18th, 2021Audrey Hellen: “I am going to live my life and not be dictated to by cancer.”
Audrey Hellen has always loved long distance open water swimming, but after being diagnosed with highly invasive breast cancer in 2019, she had to put her swimming dreams on hold. However, Audrey has just completed an incredible achievement of an 11-mile one-way ...
Published On: November 12th, 2021Emma Riley: “Never did I ever imagine I would actually be diagnosed with breast cancer.”
Emma Riley undertook a huge challenge of running 100 miles in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. She recently completed this amazing achievement, whilst undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer. In this blog, Emma discusses her motivations for taking on the challenge, and ...
Published On: October 28th, 2021Sarah Durkin: ‘A wonderful day that we will never forget.’
Finally, after months and months of delays due to the pandemic, Sarah Durkin and 5 close friends ran 26 gruelling but rewarding miles through the streets of Manchester. Raising almost £6000 between them, we couldn’t be more proud to have them on ...
Published On: October 22nd, 2021Breast Cancer Screening Services Under Strain
In the news today, it has been revealed the UK's breast cancer screening services are under strain. Breast Cancer Now highlighted that the number of women not being screened for breast cancer ‘rose by 50 per cent’. The ongoing effects of the ...
Published On: October 5th, 2021
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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.
