Our news pages include items about our research, media appearances, updates on our fundraising and Splash of Pink events, blogs and an archive.
Against Breast Cancer (ABC) are proud to welcome Dr Isabela Pedroza-Pacheco as our newest Junior Research Fellow at Oriel College, University of Oxford. Dr Pedroza is a Career Development Fellow at the Nuffield Department of Medicine, with an established record in vaccine and immunology research. Launched in 2018, the ABC Oriel Fellowship scheme funds outstanding …
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The streets of Abingdon were awash with pink and community spirit on Saturday 4th July as the local community, businesses and supporters came together for Against Breast Cancer’s annual Paint Abingdon Pink event. The popular community event saw people of all ages enjoy a day packed with entertainment, fundraising and family fun, all in support …
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Written from the perspective of intrepid explorer, Pam Birkby, who trekked the Yorkshire Three Peaks for breast cancer research. “Just keep walking.” My daily mantra. These were the words given to me in May 2021 by one of my specialists when I was diagnosed with Secondary Breast Cancer. They resonated deeply with me. This new …
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The historic village of West Wellow came alive as approximately 100 eager participants laced up for the annual Well Wellow 10K on Sunday 28th June. Held on a beautiful, slightly cooler than the recent heatwave afternoon, the community-driven fun run successfully raised vital funds for the national research charity, Against Breast Cancer. The day kicked …
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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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