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.
Recent developments in the field of breast cancer research
An article from The Guardian published towards the end of February described the announcement from NICE that a life-extending drug for incurable breast cancer called ribociclib has been approved for NHS use. It is said that around 3,300 women a year may ...
Published On: March 19th, 2021
Janet Higgins: ‘I am using this crisis in my life as an opportunity to inspire others’
Janet Higgins has faced more setbacks than most, but her attitude to life is inspiring. We can all learn something from the way she sees her obstacles as opportunities. Read Janet’s blog to hear her roller coaster journey from scoliosis at thirteen ...
Published On: March 5th, 2021Pink meets green: Autac supports PBC with new EV Cable
Autac Products Ltd has teamed up with Prevent Breast Cancer to raise funds in support of breast cancer awareness. Autac's Managing Director, David Lowe, has a personal connection to the charity, which is why they’ve specially developed a pink EV cable in ...
Published On: February 8th, 2021
Can High Levels of Vitamin D Reduce your Risk of Breast Cancer? Our Researchers Have Their Say
We were intrigued to read a recent Daily Mail article that stated, 'Women who work outdoors in the sunshine are 17% LESS likely to get breast cancer 'due to high vitamin D levels''. This claim is based on a study conducted by ...
Published On: February 5th, 2021
New Study Identifies Genes Associated with Breast Cancer Risk
On January 20th 2021, The New England Journal of Medicine published a very important paper titled “A Population-Based Study of Genes Previously Implicated in Breast Cancer”. This research, also known as the ‘CARRIERS’ study, is the result of the earlier European project, ...
Published On: January 29th, 2021Develop Her Game: Inspiring a new generation of female footballers
Prevent Breast Cancer would like to introduce our newest Corporate Partner of 2021 – Develop Her Game. The coaching organisation for all female football players was started in 2019 by Co-Founders and Directors Courtney Vacher (29) and Lauren Wilson (19). We caught ...
Published On: January 11th, 2021
Our Christmas Appeal
Giving a little really means a lot this Christmas! As we all know and is widely publicised, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a crippling impact on cancer research projects, most recently highlighted by Cancer Research UK who have had to make further ...
Published On: December 17th, 2020The Blue Box: Home-testing kit to detect breast cancer
Earlier this week, we were interested to read that the winner of this year’s international James Dyson Award has invented a home-testing kit to detect breast cancer. The Blue Box, designed by 23-year-old Judit Giró Benet, is a “point-of-care biomedical device for ...
Published On: November 24th, 2020
Francine Goldman: Fundraising was my distraction from cancer treatment.
Having been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, Francine Goldman, dedicated as much time as she possibly could to fundraising for Prevent Breast Cancer. Here’s how organising a sponsored 5K dog walk helped Francine through her treatment. ‘After being diagnosed with breast cancer, ...
Published On: November 20th, 2020Ian Burns: ‘I can’t create a breast cancer free past, but I will help to create that future’.
This October the London Marathon took place virtually. We spoke to one of our runners, Ian Burns, who shares an emotive account of persevering through this grueling challenge. Hear how the loss of his mother at a young age and his dedication ...
Published On: November 18th, 2020
The Bucks Breast Unit: beating breast cancer one step at a time.
The #MagTeam100 Challenge attracted participants both internationally and across the UK. The Bucks Breast Unit in Buckinghamshire were one team who threw themselves headfirst into this challenge. Consultant Radiologist, Dr Chin Ng, having trained at The Nightingale Centre herself, rallied the team ...
Published On: November 4th, 2020Breast Cancer Research Trial
Second year PhD researcher, Sarah Bellhouse, is currently seeking women to be involved with her breast cancer research trial.
Published On: October 22nd, 2020She’s In A Pod: Let’s talk about Breast Cancer.
To celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Black History Month, She's In A Pod have collaborated with Prevent Breast Cancer to make the disease a topic of conversation in their community and raise awareness of the fact anyone, of any race, can develop the disease.
Published On: October 22nd, 2020
Boobee Bus: It’s back on the road!
The BooBee Bus is Back! To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), Prevent Breast Cancer’s ‘BooBee’ bus campaign, is hitting the streets of Manchester from 13th-23rd Oct. In partnership with Stagecoach, Alexander Dennis & Answer Cancer, will be touring the city this ...
Published On: October 14th, 2020An Interview with our Patron, Gordon Burns
On Thursday 8th October, our patron Gordon Burns will be hosting Prevent Breast Cancer’s Update Hour. In advance of the event, we asked Gordon to answer some questions about his experiences of working with the charity over the years. How did you ...
Published On: October 6th, 2020Lester’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month Update
Welcome to our Breast Cancer Awareness Month update! First of all – the good news. The financial year 2019/2020 has been our best year ever! With the help of our fantastic fundraising team and your generous support we have managed to raise ...
Published On: September 30th, 2020
Introducing Local Artist: Lizzie Coles
Local Cheshire portrait artist, Lizzie Coles, recently took part in a project called Portraits for NHS Heroes. Lizzie was contacted by fellow artist, Tom Croft, to celebrate the heroic work of the amazing NHS during the Covid pandemic, and she knew she had ...
Published On: September 16th, 2020Sarah Donovan and Paint Altrincham Pink
The 8th-15th March 2020 saw our third Paint Altrincham Pink campaign take place, and what a week it was, raising a colossal £13,369.84 for Prevent Breast Cancer . The businesses, schools and nurseries of Altrincham once again rallied together and really got ...
Published On: September 9th, 2020Meet Trustee Diana Harris
This week we continue with our series of blogs introducing our Trustees to our supporters. Their names and faces will be familiar to many, but perhaps you don't know how they came to be involved with the charity. This week we have ...
Published On: August 17th, 2020MEET TRUSTEE CHRISTINE LEE-JONES
This week we have the pleasure of beginning a series of blogs introducing our Trustees to our supporters. Their names and faces will be familiar to many, but perhaps you don't know how they came to be involved with the charity. CHRISTINE ...
Published On: August 11th, 2020CHRIS AND GABS’ WORLD CYCLING TOUR: JUNE UPDATE
Chris and Gabs provide their June update from the Thai island of Phi Phi Where are we this month? Take one guess?! Yes, we are still on Thai island of Phi Phi. How many months now in Thailand? Four Months. How many ...
Published On: July 28th, 2020BREAST CANCER & COVID: AN UPDATE FROM DR MARY WILSON
The coronavirus epidemic has affected all aspects of life in the UK and will have a disproportionate effect on patients who develop cancer during the pandemic. Recent articles suggest that the excess mortality from cancer will be very significant. Because of the ...
Published On: July 7th, 2020THE TIM BACON FOUNDATION: JANE
What’s your connection to Prevent Breast Cancer? I am the Charity Executive at the Tim Bacon Foundation, the Foundation works with businesses in and around the hospitality industry to raise money, which is subsequently donated to charities that support research into cancer ...
Published On: June 22nd, 2020Bloom and Blossom: Sleep Night-Time Dry Body Oil
At Bloom and Blossom, sleep is our absolute holy grail – we know how important it is to get quality sleep and what it’s like not to have enough. A full night’s sleep? That’s the stuff sweet dreams are made of, right? ...
Published On: June 4th, 2020The Wonderful Wig Company
Tell us about yourself My name is Nicola Wood. I am a hair and wig enthusiast and I am looking to change the wig game for good. I want to help sufferers of hair loss look and feel fabulous again. As a ...
Published On: June 2nd, 2020PATRICIA SCAPPATICCI: I REPLACED COFFEE & CAKE WITH WALKING
Patricia Scappaticci swapped coffee and cake for walking during lockdown. Read more about her story below. I was treated at the Nightingale Centre in 2011 , for bi-lateral breast cancer and spent twelve months under the wonderful care of the Team there. ...
Published On: May 28th, 2020CHRIS AND GABS WORLD CYCLING TOUR APRIL UPDATE
Life on Phi Phi Island.... Cycling for… 692 days Pedalling over… 21,239 km Through… 27 countries Currently… in Thailand ! Raised so far… £11,500 This month we’ve visited..... Since the 22nd March we have been on Phi Phi Island in Thailand and ...
Published On: May 22nd, 2020
MARION HART – 10 YEARS ON
Marion Hart was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was just 36 years old. Read her story below. On 12 July this year will be 10 years since the day I was told I had grade 3 breast cancer, 36 years old, ...
Published On: May 20th, 2020Breast Cancer Radiotherapy can now be safely given in only 5 days
A paper published in the Lancet yesterday, co-written by Prof. Cliona Kirwan, the chair of our Scientific Advisory Board, has reported the results of a large clinical trial. Over 4000 patients, recruited from 97 UK hospitals, participated in the FASTForward trial. Radiotherapy ...
Published On: April 30th, 2020A MESSAGE FROM LESTER BARR: OUR FOUNDER
The Covid-19 crisis has largely shutdown our lab-based research and our clinical projects. It may be several months before we can restart. Thankfully there is some good news from the NHS, as clinical services for women with breast cancer slowly get back ...
Published On: April 24th, 2020
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.
