Our news pages include items about our research, media appearances, updates on our fundraising and Splash of Pink events, blogs and an archive.
The doctor at the tube station, pioneering research scientist & co-founder passes away Dr Anthony Leathem was a man whose compassion, determination and scientific discoveries influenced a generation of research scientists and changed the lives of countless women across the United Kingdom and beyond. A pathologist at the Middlesex Hospital, Tony – as he was …
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On Sunday 14th June 2026 over 230 walkers arrived at IBM Hursley for their chosen walking challenge for life-saving research. The Breast Walk Ever Hampshire was back with its biggest ever field of participants. There was also a brand-new route for people to enjoy with a 12K “out & back” option replacing the traditional 10K …
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The streets of East London were once again buzzing with energy as Team ABC took on the 2026 Hackney Half Marathon. With incredible crowd support, fantastic atmosphere and plenty of determination, our runners crossed the finish line knowing they had helped support Against Breast Cancer’s vital research. Here are a couple of inspiring stories from …
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Remembering a tireless fundraiser and creator of Witney in Pink, town’s beloved community event For Jeanne Chattoe, raising funds and raising awareness of breast cancer was a personal crusade. When she first met Dr Leathem and his wife Pat in 1990, Jeanne resolved there and then that she had found the people and the cause …
Read moreAgainst Breast Cancer is delighted to announce the awarding of funding to post-doctoral student, Ludovica Tarantola for the completion of her PhD studies at the renowned Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University, London. Ludovica’s research focuses on understanding how the tumour environment—known as the extracellular matrix—affects immune cells and prevents them from effectively fighting breast …
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