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CLINICAL TRIALS TO PERSONALISE BREAST SCREENING PROGRAMME SET TO LAUNCH

July 25, 2017

As the UK’s only charity entirely dedicated to protecting future generations from breast cancer, we’re proud to be launching a series of clinical trials that could revolutionise the breast screening programme in the UK....

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Research highlights need for more investment in 3D screening

July 10, 2017

    With one in nine women now developing breast cancer at some time in their life, detecting the disease early and protecting future generations, especially through research, is more important than ever. Of...

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Exercise & Cognitive Function – how to keep your brain fit

May 3, 2017

Our Research Dietitian, Dr Michelle Harvie, updates us on the latest research into exercise and cognitive function. We know that regular physical activity is important for reducing breast cancer risk. Doing 150 minutes of...

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Obesity – how prejudiced is the National Health Service?

April 20, 2017

Our Research Dietitian, Dr Michelle Harvie, has shared with us her thoughts on a recent TV programme ‘Obesity – how prejudiced is the NHS?’ . The programme has sparked a lot of debate about how...

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AIR POLLUTION AND BREAST DENSITY LINK PROVIDES IMPORTANT RESEARCH LANDMARK

April 12, 2017

  When looking at the various causes of breast cancer, we know that a combination of age, family history, diet and lifestyle and environment all have a role to play. We’ve also known for...

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CREATING AN APPETITE FOR MORE DIET RESEARCH

February 20, 2017

Here at Prevent Breast Cancer, we’re extremely proud to be the pioneers of the only clinically proven intermittent diet, The 2-Day Diet. Our research dietitian, Dr Michelle Harvie, and director of scientific research, Professor...

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TO HRT OR NOT TO HRT?

August 26, 2016

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...

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A GLASS A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY?

July 28, 2016

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...

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The 2-Day Diet Could Cut Breast Cancer Risk

June 17, 2016

Diet and lifestyle is a key area of research at Prevent Breast Cancer and this week saw one of our latest research studies within that field capture the attention of the media. The study,...

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Research Findings Revealed at World Cancer Conference

June 8, 2016

Each year, leading scientists from across the globe gather at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago – the world’s largest cancer research conference, which sees key findings and ground-breaking...

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Milestone Step Towards Personalised Care

May 6, 2016

Medical researchers are constantly making advances in the study of breast cancer but, from time to time, certain studies are considered breakthroughs – and one such breakthrough in relation to gene research was publicised...

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