Black History Month: Better Breast Health for Black Women
October brings together two important commemorations: Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Black History Month. Their overlap provides a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the inequitable impact of breast cancer on ethnically diverse women. At the same time, it is imperative that honouring ...
Published On: October 2nd, 2026Heart of the Community: Rochdale Breast Awareness Outreach
For Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Month, our breast awareness outreach in Rochdale reached more than 500 women, helping break down barriers to breast screening and early detection. Taking our messaging directly into the community Rochdale is home to ethnically diverse ...
Published On: August 28th, 2026New Study: Personalised Approach To Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
A new study, published in the British Journal of Cancer and featured by the BBC, suggests that current breast cancer risk assessment criteria may miss many women under the age of 50 who are at increased risk of developing breast cancer. Researchers ...
Published On: August 13th, 2026New Research Explores the Future of Personalised Breast Screening
A new paper published in Frontiers in Health Services explores how countries across Europe are considering ways to integrate personalised breast cancer risk assessment into routine healthcare. The study, carried out as part of the BRIGHT project, examines how five European countries ...
Published On: August 5th, 2026Dr Bruno Simões Wins 2026 BACR/AstraZeneca Frank Rose Award
We are delighted to congratulate Dr Bruno Simões on receiving the 2026 BACR/AstraZeneca Frank Rose Award. Presented by the British Association for Cancer Research (BACR), the Frank Rose Award recognises outstanding early- to mid-career scientists who have made exceptional contributions to ...
Published On: August 4th, 2026Community Led Outreach: Improving Breast Health in Longsight
Longsight is one of Manchester’s most vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods, and a place where Prevent Breast Cancer’s Health Inclusion Team has been working intensively to improve breast awareness, early detection and access to screening. By bringing together community groups, grassroots organisations, local ...
Published On: July 16th, 2026Collaboration with the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA)
In this blog, we share insights from Prevent Breast Cancer's collaboration and partnership with BIMA (the British Islamic Medical Association), drawing on interviews with key BIMA members, including the GPs who featured in our Urdu and Arabic breast self-check videos. Supporting ...
Published On: July 15th, 2026Health Inclusion in Action: Martha’s First Year
At Prevent Breast Cancer, we believe in better breast health for every woman, from every community. July marks Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Month, and while breast cancer survival rates have improved across the UK, ethnically diverse and socially deprived communities still face ...
Published On: July 1st, 2026NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme Made Permanent
The NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme will become a permanent service in the UK, as announced in the Jewish Chronicle. This marks an important step forward for cancer prevention through population-based testing. The NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme offers genetic testing to ...
Published On: June 25th, 2026Weight-Loss Drugs: Could They Help Prevent Breast Cancer?
A series of new studies presented this week at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) conference has generated significant interest in the potential role of weight-loss drugs in breast cancer prevention and treatment, as reported in The Guardian this week. The ...
Published On: June 8th, 2026OPTIMA Trial: New genomic test could transform personalised breast cancer treatment
Results from the UK led international OPTIMA trial suggest that many women with hormone receptor positive breast cancer could safely avoid chemotherapy, using a genomic test to identify those who may derive just as much benefit from hormone blocking therapy alone. New ...
Published On: June 4th, 2026NHS Cancer Plan: Breast Cancer Prevention And Rising UK Cancer Cases
The NHS Cancer Plan for England sets out an ambitious vision to improve cancer outcomes through faster diagnosis, reduced waiting times and more personalised care. At Prevent Breast Cancer, we have consulted our Scientific Advisory Board, including experts Professor Cliona Kirwan, Dr ...
Published On: May 20th, 2026
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.
