• Why Breast Density Matters

    Breast density (also known as 'mammographic density') is a strong predictor of whether a woman will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Despite this, researchers and medical professionals are still unsure of why this is the case, and many women have never ...

    Published On: October 1st, 2019

  • The Tim Bacon Foundation: £100,000 to support Prevent Breast Cancer

    We’re happy to announce that Prevent Breast Cancer has entered a partnership with The Tim Bacon Foundation. The Manchester-based foundation was launched in honour of Living Ventures founder Tim Bacon, who sadly passed away in April 2016, and it will be donating ...

    Published On: July 3rd, 2019

  • Gene Fragments an Accurate Predictor of Breast Cancer Risk

      One of the four pillars of research at Prevent Breast Cancer is genetic research, studying how our genes affect our chances of developing breast cancer. Over the past few years, our charity’s research team has been focusing on small gene fragments ...

    Published On: April 11th, 2019

  • HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF BREAST CANCER

    Some risk factors for developing the disease can’t be changed, such as age or genetics, but there are steps that all of us can take to lower our risk...

    Published On: October 18th, 2018

  • Is there a safe level of drinking alcohol?

    Prevent Breast Cancer’s researcher Dr Michelle Harvie looks into the recent research stating that there is no safe level of drinking alcohol.

    Published On: September 7th, 2018

  • Understanding Breast Density and Cancer Risk

    High breast density can lead to a woman being up to six times more likely to develop breast cancer, but what exactly is it? To answer this question, we invited Prevent Breast Cancer researchers Dr James McConnell and Dr Michael Sherratt to tell us more ...

    Published On: April 19th, 2018

  • Michelle Harvie: Processed Food & Breast Cancer

    This post combines two blogs that were first published in 2015 and 2018, but have been reviewed in January 2023. Research Dietitian, Prof Michelle Harvie, has shared her views around the link between processed meat and cancer: What research has been ...

    Published On: February 15th, 2018

  • Angelina effect does exist, despite 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 information, which can often conflict with one another. ...

    Published On: August 29th, 2017

  • To HRT or not to HRT?

    The link between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and breast cancer risk has been a controversial and highly disputed subject for many years. However, this week, the results of a large study into the effect of HRT on breast cancer risk have been ...

    Published On: August 26th, 2016

  • Alcohol: Does a glass a day keep the doctor away?

    We have long been aware of the links between alcohol and certain cancers, including breast cancer, with an abundance of research pointing to its harmful effects. However, some advice in the past has suggested that a glass of wine a day may ...

    Published On: July 28th, 2016

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.