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 are proud to announce Dr Lina Hacker as our newest Junior Research Fellow. Launched in 2018 and designed to provide research support for some of the country’s leading scientists and clinicians performing breast cancer research at the University of Oxford, the Fellowships are each awarded on a 3-year basis. Pictured with our …
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Oxford Pink Week is a student run initiative supporting breast cancer charities. This year they raised an amazing £26,111 and very kindly donated £5,222.20 to Against Breast Cancer. Many exciting events took place throughout the week including a park run, bake sale, raffles, jazz night, and an Evening Masquerade Ball which was an enormous success …
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It is with delight that we announce Jeanne Chattoe has been recognised in the Kings Birthday Honours, awarded the British Empire Medal list for Charitable services to People with Cancer. On receiving the news of her award, Jeanne who remains a Trustee of Against Breast Cancer expressed her gratitude to her dedicated team of volunteers, …
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In 1993 a husband and wife team of Pathologist and Theatre Nurse took a decision that would irrevocably change the course of not just their own lives, but contribute towards improving the lives of thousands of people living with breast cancer. Pat and Anthony Leathem set up Against Breast Cancer with the goal of establishing …
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On Sunday 7th May 100 walkers descended on Hursley for the inaugural Breast Walk Ever Hampshire. Supporters could choose from a marathon, half marathon or 10KM walk, all starting and finishing at the IBM Sports & Social club in Hursley near Winchester. Walkers enjoyed near perfect conditions as the misty start made way for the …
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