Our news pages include items about our research, media appearances, updates on our fundraising and Splash of Pink events, blogs and an archive.
Get outside and get active with the family this Summer. Ride 85 miles throughout the month of June as part of our Don’t Forget the Men campaign. Whether going through treatment themselves or supporting loved ones on their journey, breast cancer can be an area where men are often overlooked. Each year in the UK, …
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In a recently published article, Against Breast Cancer Senior Research Fellow Professor Simon Lord and co-authors summarise the latest research linking obesity to increased breast cancer risk and poorer responses to therapy in post-menopausal individuals. With the incidence of breast cancer increasing globally, research has found that obesity is a significant risk factor for the …
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Lucy, an employee at HSBC, decided to support Against Breast Cancer by organising a volunteer day with her branch. She shared, “I am truly passionate about contributing to this cause for several personal reasons. I was introduced to this charity by my now close friend Janice. She owns a local lingerie shop specialising in prostheses …
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The 45th anniversary of the London Marathon saw 12 charity place runners and 8 own place runners take on the 26.2-mile challenge for Against Breast Cancer. At the iconic event, 56,640 people passed the finish line. This is a new world record for the most finishers in a marathon, stealing the title from the TCS …
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miONCO, a potential new blood test for 12 types of cancer developed as part of research at the University of Southampton funded by Against Breast Cancer, has been back in the news this week. In January, the University reported on how miONCO could change cancer diagnosis: Detecting cancer at an early stage is vital for improving …
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