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USING DNA IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
July 6, 2018
A full-scale revolution in the way diseases including breast cancer are investigated and treated is set to occur in the NHS from October this year. Announced on the front page of the Guardian newspaper...
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NEW TEST COULD SPARE WOMEN FROM CHEMO
June 13, 2018
As a charity, we’re committed to preventing breast cancer to protect future generations from the disease. However, we know that this goal is very much work in progress, so in the meantime, our...
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NEW RESEARCH STUDY FOR WOMEN WITH FAMILY HISTORY OF BREAST CANCER
April 23, 2018
What is the study about? Many women gain weight during adulthood, and this weight gain is known to increase breast cancer risk. Our new research study is looking at how we can...
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UNDERSTANDING BREAST DENSITY AND CANCER RISK
April 19, 2018
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...
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RESEARCH REVEALS EXTENT OF UV CHEMICALS IN HUMAN TISSUE
April 16, 2018
A closer look at new research into UV chemicals found in sunscreens and beauty products A new study by our very own chairman, Lester Barr, has measured the presence of chemical UV filters...
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IN CONSULTATION WITH… PROFESSOR CLIONA KIRWAN
March 8, 2018
Find out more about Professor Cliona Kirwan, chair of Prevent Breast Cancer’s scientific advisory board Professor Cliona Kirwan is one of our research scientists, the chair of our scientific advisory board and a...
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DO 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...
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BREAST 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...
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FAMILY 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...
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DR 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....
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BREAST 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...
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NEW 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...
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IN CONSULTATION WITH… DR MICHELLE HARVIE
October 5, 2017
Dr Michelle Harvie is an award-winning research dietitian funded by Prevent Breast Cancer. She’s been a leader in her field for well over 20 years and has had her findings published in many major...
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ANGELINA EFFECT DOES EXIST, DESPTE US STUDY CLAIMS
August 29, 2017
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...
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Can regular drinking cut the risk of diabetes?
August 4, 2017
Last week’s breaking news tells us that drinking alcohol on 3- 4 days of the week reduces the chances of diabetes compared to people who don’t drink at all or rarely drink. The report comes from...
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