Breakthrough Breast Cancer

Breakthrough Breast Cancer

Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a United Kingdom charity committed to fighting breast cancer through research, campaigning and education. Its vision is "to work for a future free from the fear of breast cancer".

History

The Breakthrough Toby Robins Breast Cancer Research Centre, at the Institute of Cancer Research, is the result of more than ten years' work by Breakthrough Breast Cancer and its supporters. Breakthrough was the vision of Bill Freedman and his children. Bill's wife, Toby Robins, died from breast cancer in 1986. Together with Professor Barry Gusterson of the Institute of Cancer Research, Bill recognised that a new approach was needed to tackle this disease.

Their vision was of a centre of excellence for breast cancer research, with experts working under one roof on a coordinated programme of research. Breakthrough Breast Cancer was founded to make this a reality.

In addition to the Breakthrough Research Centre, Breakthrough has campaigned for better breast cancer services. In November 2003, Breakthrough’s Campaigns & Advocacy Network was formed when the UK Breast Cancer Coalition (UKBCC) merged with Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

Breakthrough Generations Survey

The Breakthrough Generations Survey aims to survey 100,000 women and "plans to be the largest, most comprehensive scientific study into the causes of breast cancer" [cite web | url= http://www.breakthroughgenerations.org.uk/index.html | title=Breakthrough generations| accessdate=2007-11-08] [cite web | url=http://www.library.nhs.uk/genepool/ViewResource.aspx?resID=60108 | title=Breakthrough Generations Study | author = NHS National Library for Health, Clinical Genetics Specialist Library | accessdate=2007-11-08] It is being carried out in association with the Institute of Cancer Research. Women taking part are asked to complete a comprehensive questionnaire about a wide range of health and lifestyle topics, and to have a blood sample taken, and will be followed up by investigators over the next 40 years.

Fundraising campaigns

Breakthrough Breast Cancer offers many fundraising campaigns throughout the year, including running events, treks, Pink Your Party, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, Banquet for Breakthrough, Crocus Walks, £1,000 Challenge and more.

Talk TLC

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM). In 2008, the message for women across the UK is to "TALK TLC!" - advising women to Touch, Look, and Check their breasts for signs and symptoms of breast cancer. 46,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the UK and Breakthrough Breast Cancer wants at least this number to pledge to spread the "TALK TLC!" message via a unique pledge site. [http://www.touchlookcheck.org.uk]

References

External links

* [http://www.breakthrough.org.uk/ Official website]
* [http://www.pinkyourparty.org.uk Pink Your Party]
* [http://www.touchlookcheck.org.uk Make your pledge to "Talk TLC!" today]
* [http://www.targetbreastcancer.co.uk Fashion Targets Breast Cancer]
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