Latest News & Blogs
From personal breast cancer experiences to research and partnership developments, here you can find Prevent Breast Cancer’s latest news, recent blogs and charity updates.
Introducing our corporate partners: Alliotts
Alliotts LLP is an independent firm of Chartered Accountants and business advisors based in London and Guildford, but with an international portfolio of clients. They have been huge advocates and supporters of Prevent Breast Cancer for several years. We recently caught up ...
Published On: September 5th, 2023Proposed change to cancer waiting time targets fails to address workforce shortage
Two-thirds of cancer waiting time targets are expected to be scrapped in a bid to speed up diagnosis. The recent announcement in the Guardian of the new plans, also known as the Faster Diagnosis Standard, propose that patients who have been urgently ...
Published On: August 14th, 2023Introducing our corporate partners: Kroll
This year has seen the launch of an exciting partnership with Kroll, which involved a visit to The Shard to deliver one of our breast cancer awareness talks. It was great to meet the team in person and to be part of discussions ...
Published On: August 10th, 2023Introducing Louise Stephenson – Our newest Corporate Ambassador
Louise Stephenson is our newest Prevent Breast Cancer Corporate Ambassador. A Director at Rowan, she recently set up The Empowering Women Network, which comprises of over 200 senior female leaders. The Network enables like-minded women to come together, sharing knowledge and experiences, ...
Published On: August 9th, 2023New research in memory of Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding will look for early signs of breast cancer
A new breast cancer research project in memory of Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding will look for early signs of the disease in women in their thirties. Sarah sadly died of the condition in 2021 age 39. One of her final wishes ...
Published On: August 4th, 2023A BRCA1 breast cancer prevention study – can you help?
An exciting international academic study is looking for participants. The aim of the research is the prevention of breast cancer in women with a BRCA1 mutation, and the UK element of the study, headed by Professor Gareth Evans, will take place in ...
Published On: July 26th, 2023Introducing our corporate partners : Rowan
We’ve been lucky enough over the last few months to work with Rowan, as part of their Empowering Women Network, which comprises of over 200 senior female leaders. The Network, founded by Rowan Director, Louise Stephenson, enables like- minded women to come ...
Published On: July 19th, 2023Vicky Lee : I thought I would be mimicking my mum’s fate
In 1998, Doctor Vicky Lee underwent genetic testing, then somewhat in its infancy, to determine whether she had inherited an altered (mutated) BRCA 1 gene. After devastatingly losing her mum to ovarian cancer, genetic testing determined her mum was a carrier, and ...
Published On: July 13th, 2023Can you help? – A study towards understanding how drug resistance develops in breast cancers
Dr Sankari Nagarajan is a lecturer in Chromatin Biology, and Principal Investigator at The Manchester Breast centre, The Manchester Cancer Research centre and The CRUK Manchester Centre. A much-admired breast cancer scientist: she is constantly striving towards a future where breast cancer ...
Published On: July 6th, 2023Sarah Hindmarch: Research is a marathon, not a sprint
Prevent Breast Cancer funds high quality research into both the prediction and prevention of breast cancer, and we work closely with world renown experts in the field. Since our inception, we’ve in fact funded over £4.9 million towards our goal of preventing ...
Published On: June 28th, 2023‘NHS staff shortages pushing cancer care to the brink of disaster’
Two reports published last week from The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) have made for a distressing read. One looked specifically at cancer care and the other at the clinical radiology workforce. They warn that cancer patients face worsening NHS delays and ...
Published On: June 20th, 2023Participants needed for alcohol awareness and cancer prevention study
A Prevent Breast Cancer funded research study to increase awareness of how alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer in women and to promote strategies for cutting down or quitting has recently been launched. Dr Emma Davies, Reader in Psychology at Oxford ...
Published On: May 26th, 2023Sir Richard Leese is taking on The Great Manchester Run
Sir Richard Leese, former leader of Manchester City Council, and much respected, adopted Mancunian, is running The Great Manchester Run in aid of Prevent Breast Cancer. In his current role as chair of the Integrated Care Board in Manchester, the health of those in ...
Published On: May 18th, 2023Teddy Quincey – Not a love song, but a song about love
Teddy Quincey is no stranger to heartbreak, and at the grand old age of 79, he knows only too well that life can be a series of surprises. Some surprises that are indeed very welcome, and others, not so much. He has ...
Published On: May 17th, 2023Monica Jandrisits – A breast cancer free future must be our aim!
The incredible Monica Jandrisits recently ran The London Marathon in support of Prevent Breast Cancer. Her fighting spirit was surely instrumental in helping her complete the race. Monica has sadly lost family members to breast cancer and is at high risk of ...
Published On: May 4th, 2023Jo Hinds: I am stronger than I think I am
Jo Hinds was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2021, during the pandemic. After recovering back to full health, she ploughed all her energy into writing a book about her breast cancer diagnosis - Mrs H’s Storm in D Cup. The publication ...
Published On: March 21st, 2023Jill Middleton : Stay positive, cancer is tough, but you are tougher!
Jill Middleton was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. Read in her own words how she faced her diagnosis and treatment face on, with a sense of humour and stead-fast determination. Could you share with us a summary of your experience with ...
Published On: March 8th, 2023What are the hidden financial costs and supportive care needs associated with breast cancer?
The CASCARA (Costs And Supportive Care in Breast Cancer) project is investigating the hidden financial costs and supportive care needs associated with breast cancer. The CASCARA project is funded by Breast Cancer Now and organised by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and ...
Published On: February 9th, 2023Breast loss, lingerie, swimwear and Painting my Town Pink
In June 2017, aged 46, Macclesfield based Heather Glover found a lump in her breast. After getting the lump checked, it was confirmed to be triple-negative breast cancer. Heather then underwent a lumpectomy, chemotherapy, a wide local excision to clear her lymph ...
Published On: January 25th, 2023
Sara Cavalleri: I am proud to be an Ambassador
Meet our incredible London based Ambassador, Sara Cavalleri. Sara has been a strong supporter of Prevent Breast Cancer since October 2020 and has organised brilliant fundraisers within her work place. In this blog, Sara tells us why she decided to take on ...
Published On: January 23rd, 2023Lianne Marsh : My breast went rock hard after a run
For Lianne Marsh, 22.02.22 is a date that she’ll never forget. Aged just 33, and as a mum of two young children, she was diagnosed with Stage 3 Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer. Fast forward a mere 8 months after diagnosis, and still ...
Published On: January 5th, 2023England Cricketer, Jos Buttler, attends Prevent Breast Cancer event
Featured above is Mere golf captains Paula Loftus and Mike Budd, with England cricket star, Jos Buttler Prevent Breast Cancer were delighted to welcome England cricket hero, Jos Buttler, to an event held at The Mere Golf Resort and Spa, near Knutsford, ...
Published On: January 3rd, 2023Aged under 35? Testers needed to trial a new app
An exciting study, led by Mary Pegington, a Breast Cancer Research Dietitian, is looking for volunteers to trial a new app. Mary, along with her team, are looking for women, 35 years old or younger, with a family history of breast cancer, ...
Published On: November 23rd, 2022BooBee is buzzing to be back…
BooBee's Big Campaign 2022 November saw the launch of BooBee’s Big Campaign 2022 – Prevent Breast Cancer’s latest drive to make Manchester the most breast aware city in the UK. The charity successfully appointed 100 BooBee Ambassadors, affectionately known as BooBees, who ...
Published On: November 23rd, 2022Jane: On the face of it I would be low risk…
Jane joins BooBee's Big Campaign On the face of it I would be low risk. Jane Taylor was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. After making a full recovery, she is determined to turn her experience into a positive one and spread ...
Published On: November 17th, 2022Celia Hynes’s Breast Cancer Story
Celia Hynes joins BooBee's Big Campaign 'I would hate them to go through this' Celia Hynes was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2015 after finding a lump whilst reading in bed. Celia originally took part in Prevent Breast Cancer’s BreastFest 2019. ...
Published On: November 17th, 2022Victoria: Early detection made all the difference for me
Victoria joins BooBee's Big Campaign 'Early detection made all the difference for me' Our BooBee Ambassadors are 100 women who have been affected by breast cancer. They are joining together to fundraise and spread awareness for a future free from breast cancer. Our BooBees are raring to ...
Published On: November 11th, 2022The BooBee Bus is back!
Our BooBee Bus is hitting the streets of Manchester this November. Here at Prevent Breast Cancer, we’re absolutely delighted to announce that our BooBee bus is back! Our original bright pink BooBee Bus was part of our previous 2019 campaign, BreastFest, and ...
Published On: November 2nd, 2022Jenny Ferguson’s Breast Cancer Story
Jenny joins BooBee's Big Campaign 'I can't say it was a doddle, but one day at a time...' Jenny Ferguson was diagnosed with lobular invasive cancer in November 2016 – on her birthday of all days! Jenny had felt something in her ...
Published On: October 26th, 2022Cal: The hardest thing was telling my daughter
Cal joins BooBee’s Big Campaign 'The hardest thing was telling my daughter' Cal Ingram was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 53. Since her diagnosis, she has been a massive supporter of Prevent Breast Cancer by regularly donating the proceeds ...
Published On: October 21st, 2022
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.
