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Following the success of our first Research Conference in September 2024, Prevent Breast Cancer was proud to organise and host its second edition in Manchester last week, bringing together leading researchers, clinicians and health professionals dedicated to advancing breast cancer prevention. ...

Bringing UK Family History Clinicians Together Family History Clinics support thousands of women across the UK who are at moderate to high risk of developing breast cancer. These services play a crucial role in identifying people at increased risk and helping them ...

Prevent Breast Cancer was recently invited to the London office of Legal & General by the L&G Women’s Network. We were delighted to connect with these inspiring women and learn more about why the Network is proud to stand with Prevent Breast ...

At Prevent Breast Cancer, we are privileged to meet incredible individuals who support women long after their breast cancer treatment ends. One of those people is Anna Ishak, a multi‑award‑winning areola tattoo artist, international speaker and passionate advocate for restoring confidence after ...

At our inaugural Prevent Breast Cancer Research Conference in September 2024, we hosted a special Dragon’s Den-style live grant round, putting researchers in the hot seat to pitch their ideas for the chance to secure up to £10,000 in funding. The session, hosted by Professor Cliona ...

Acclaimed writer, Sarah Gristwood, has just released her latest book, Celebrating Women, an inspiring anthology of women’s voices through the ages. Sarah has generously chosen to support Prevent Breast Cancer through her book, with a portion of the proceeds funding our vital ...

At just 35, Stephanie Stokes’ life seemed full of energy and purpose, until a holiday changed everything. What started as a small lump turned into a breast cancer diagnosis, and the discovery of a genetic mutation. This Christmas, Stephanie is urging you ...

We’re thrilled to share that one of the projects funded through our first Research Conference Dragon’s Den Style Grant Round is making waves in the scientific community. The research team behind this innovative study had their findings published in Nature last week, ...

On 30th September, Prevent Breast Cancer hosted its Health Inequalities Community Roundtable, bringing together diverse community groups and service providers involved in breast cancer awareness and early detection across Greater Manchester. Building on the success of the Researchers Roundtable held in ...

Last week, Prevent Breast Cancer was honoured to attend the Manchester screening of Shades of Survival, a powerful and deeply moving documentary that exposes the shocking inequities in breast cancer care faced by Black women across the globe. The film, directed by ...

Prevent Breast Cancer is thrilled to announce a generous donation of £67,068 from the Oddfellows, a national friendly society, to support our explant model project led by Anthony Wilby and Dr Hannah Harrison. The project focuses on developing new preventative therapies for ...

Katy Davies was diagnosed with breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 2021. Following her recovery, she’s passionate about sharing her story and giving back through her eco-conscious business. As the founder of ecojiko, a family-run business dedicated to reducing waste and ...

Laura Naylor is a Senior Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist, and founder of The Breast Awareness Clinic, the UK’s first dedicated healthcare facility helping individuals to reduce their risk of breast cancer. Laura has recently partnered with Prevent Breast Cancer, Prevent Cancer UK, ...

For the second time in two years, LCap’s incredible ‘Team Empower’ laced up their dancing shoes and hit the floor for a 12-hour danceathon, all in support of our National Breast Imaging Academy campaign. With 36 passionate dancers moving non-stop, their energy ...

In her powerful and personal ITV documentary about undergoing surgery for breast cancer, Julia Bradbury spoke openly about her diagnosis and the difficult choices she faced. One of the tools that helped guide her decision-making was an SNP test - but what ...

Breast density, sometimes called mammographic density, is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of breast health. It indicates the level of glandular and fibrous tissue relative to fat in your breasts and can be a strong indicator of your risk of developing ...

When Jenny Oh's sister was diagnosed with breast cancer in late 2023, her world stopped. She was thousands of miles away in the UK when she got the call from Korea - the kind of call you never want to answer. What ...

This September, a dedicated group of fundraisers will be swapping their everyday routines for hiking boots and head torches as they take on the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro, all in support of Prevent Breast Cancer. But before they set foot on Africa’s highest peak, ...

When it comes to breast cancer, prevention is powerful. While not all cases are preventable, research from Prevent Breast Cancer and other leading studies shows that simple lifestyle changes can significantly reduce your risk, and improve your overall health. From what you eat ...

This September, Sam Dynevor will take on the challenge of a lifetime - climbing Mount Kilimanjaro alongside his mum, Sally Dynevor, beloved actress and long-time patron of Prevent Breast Cancer. You can show your support for their challenge by donating today. But ...

This September, siblings Ellie and Ben Puttock will take on the monumental challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in support of Prevent Breast Cancer. But for them, this is far more than a physical feat, it’s a deeply personal mission rooted in years ...

In 2010, Kath Sellers experienced the devastating loss of her mum to breast cancer, a moment that profoundly changed the course of her life. Determined to create something positive from her passing, she began working in breast cancer research at The Nightingale ...

In  a recent blog for Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Month, we introduced Azra, our Health Inequalities and Community Engagement Officer, whose work is instrumental in bridging the gap between healthcare services and the communities that are often under-served. As a passionate outreach ...

CODE Beautiful is a UK-based boutique beauty brand founded by sisters Sarah and Emma Cross. With a mission to create cruelty-free, vegan beauty products, they’re dedicated to helping women feel naturally confident and vibrant every day. We recently had the pleasure of speaking with ...

The Bcan-Ray study – the world’s first clinical trial assessing breast cancer risk in women aged 30 to 39 – represents a major step forward in the move toward personalised screening. At Prevent Breast Cancer, we believe the future of breast ...

Anyone that works in the charity sector will tell you that April marks the start of a very busy few months of sporting events and activities! This year was no exception, with both the Manchester and London Marathon taking place on the ...

In a recent article, the BBC reported a potentially game-changing development in cancer prevention: the drug olaparib may help prevent breast cancer recurrence in people with inherited BRCA mutations. The article, “New hope for patients with breast cancer gene,” shared early findings that ...

July marks Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reflect, raise awareness, and take action to address the disparities that still exist in cancer outcomes across different communities. At Prevent Breast Cancer, we’re committed to tackling such health inequalities, and our ...

A team of five individuals, driven by their passion for breast cancer research and healthcare, is gearing up to conquer the Great Manchester Run, the city's most iconic and best-loved running event.  Not only are they making a significant impact in their ...

On 18th March, Prevent Breast Cancer hosted its first-ever Health Inequalities Roundtable, bringing together experts in breast cancer prevention and early diagnosis. This professionally facilitated event provided a platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and action-oriented discussions aimed at tackling disparities in breast ...