Our news pages include items about our research, media appearances, updates on our fundraising and Splash of Pink events, blogs and an archive.
This year has been one of headline making progress for our research team at the University of Southampton. Professor Skipp and his colleagues, working on our 5-year ABC Discover project, have successfully created a simple blood test capable of accurately detecting the 12 most common forms of cancer in the UK. The test, named miONCO …
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On 7th September 2025, a passionate team of runners representing Against Breast Cancer took to the streets of London for the Big Half. Their efforts raised more than £7,000 to support the charity’s vital research into secondary spread breast cancer. The team, comprising supporters, survivors, and first-time runners, joined thousands of participants on the 13.1-mile …
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Fantastic Against Breast Cancer fundraiser Ian completed the Sir Chris Hoy Tour De 4 charity bike in early September. The event started and finished at the Glasgow Velodrome on 7th September 2025, named after cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy, who, along with many other well-known names, joined the ride. Training for the charity bike ride event …
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The Sydney Marathon 2025 was a landmark moment for our Against Breast Cancer charity runners. For some, it was their first marathon or a unique way to celebrate a birthday. For others, it was the final step in the pursuit of the seven World Marathon Majors. But for everyone, it was an emotional and deeply …
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On a cloudy July morning, with nerves running high, Charlotte and Danielle took on the challenge of a lifetime: a skydive in memory of their cousin Leonie Botten, who passed away from secondary spread breast cancer at the age of 29. “Leonie was a big personality and a much-loved member of the family, leaving a …
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