About us.
Our focus: preventing breast cancer.
At Breast Cancer UK, we believe in a future where fewer people have to face breast cancer as we know that at least 30% of breast cancers are preventable through lifestyle and environmental factors.
We exist to make that potential a reality: by empowering people with knowledge, driving evidence-based research, and campaigning for systemic change. We guide people on practical steps to reduce their risk of breast cancer, from diet and weight management to avoiding harmful chemicals and advocating for healthier environments.
A distinctive area of our work is shining a spotlight on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) — substances in everyday products that may interfere with hormones and increase cancer risk. We collaborate with like-minded organisations to amplify our voice on this critical issue, and we fund research we believe has the potential to be a “game-changer.”
Who we are.
A movement of change makers.
We are a diverse and determined community of scientists, campaigners, people affected by breast cancer, advocates, and supporters. Together, we envision a world where prevention is taken seriously, not brushed aside.
Breast cancer has hit headlines for decades, but prevention of this disease has rarely been spoken about. Breast cancer was seen as just something that happened and there was nothing you could do to stop it.
A group of friends had another idea.
Our movement was born from the frustration that too little attention was given to prevention, and too much to treatment after diagnosis. A small breast cancer patient-led forum grew into a national organisation, driven by people who wished they'd had more information before diagnosis and by the desire to make prevention mainstream.
Our values.
The problem and our response.
The scale of the challenge.
Breast cancer affects roughly 1 in 7 women in the UK during their lifetime.
Yet, despite this prevalence, too often people are told there is nothing they can do to prevent it. That fatalism is part of the problem: when prevention is dismissed, the door is left open for needless suffering.
Our vision.
We are working toward a world where:
- All people have access to evidence and support to reduce risk.
- Governments and regulators take action to limit exposure to harmful chemicals and enact health-protective policies.
- Research into the causes of breast cancer is prioritised — not just treatment.
- Prevention is no longer a footnote, but central to how we confront cancer as a society.
Our strategy (2025–2028)
Over the next three years, we’re doubling down on:
- Research funding to uncover root causes and potential interventions.
- Campaigning to shift public policy and industry standards.
- Public education and engagement so more people can take control of their health.
- Building partnerships with organisations, institutions, and communities united around breast cancer prevention.
Get involved and join the movement.
We believe every person has a role to play. Whether you’re a researcher, a concerned citizen, someone affected by breast cancer, or a supporter, there are many ways to act:
- Share the message - awareness helps shift norms.
- Contact decision makers - urge them to adopt health-protective policies.
- Donate or fundraise - fuel our research, campaigns, and education work.
- Advocate in your community - implement changes at local level.
Change happens when individuals act together. Join us as we demand a different narrative - one that prioritises preventing breast cancer, not just treating it.
