News | Breast Cancer UK

Hiding in Plain Sight: 7 out of 10 of Brits not aware of the invisible and potentially harmful chemicals in their everyday items

18 May 2026|4 Min Read

This is according to a new poll undertaken by Breast Cancer UK as part of a campaign to ban Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) in consumer products.

Sing for Life Nottingham project raises over £25,000 for Breast Cancer UK

1 April 2026|3 Min Read

This March, a trio of talented musicians brought together a group of women and upper voices for a singing project which exceeded their mammoth fundraising target.

Fundraiser to walk all ten tube lines for twin sister battling breast cancer

2 March 2026|3 Min Read

Toulouse-born Londoner is tracing every route of the Underground for Breast Cancer UK in solidarity with his mum, aunt and sister back in France.

The PFAS Action Plan: Breast Cancer UK calls for a united approach to controlling forever chemicals

3 February 2026|2 Min Read

The Government has taken a step towards regulation of this large group of chemicals that have been linked with cancer and yet remain in many everyday items.

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Peter Kay announces final arena shows for 2026 – all profits to 12 cancer charities

3 December 2025|2 Min Read

The UK’s biggest-selling arena artist, Peter Kay, has announced a series of final arena shows across the UK and Ireland, with all profits donated to 12 leading cancer charities.

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This Christmas give a gift worth giving — prevention

1 December 2025|3 Min Read

Christmas is more than presents…it’s about hope, health and togetherness.

Fundraiser from Kildare walks 300km for prevention prior to risk-reducing mastectomy

1 November 2025|5 Min Read

After discovering she carried the ATM gene mutation to deciding on risk-reducing breast surgery, 48-year-old Sinead Harmey adopted a lifestyle focused on prevention through diet, regular screening and exercise.

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“People think I’m boring if I don’t drink”: Breast Cancer UK Poll reveals the social hangups that could be harming our health

1 October 2025|3 Min Read

According to a new poll carried out by Breast Cancer UK in line with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Brits feel pressured to drink on average once a week.

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Breast Cancer UK turns pavements into powerful reminders to check your breasts

1 October 2025|2 Min Read

“If you don’t look for it, you could miss it”: pavement studs across the UK transform into nipples for October as Breast Cancer UK urges everyone to check their breasts via their creative campaign.

FA Referee Sarah Hobbs sports orange laces for breast cancer prevention

1 October 2025|3 Min Read

"Exercise gave me that sense of normality again," says Sarah Hobbs, about returning to football refereeing following a diagnosis with breast cancer and having a double mastectomy.

Breast Cancer UK fundraiser hits PB at the London Marathon just four years after breast cancer treatment

1 May 2025|3 Min Read

Back in 2021, Carole-Anne Upton would never have believed she’d not only complete the London Marathon but also achieve a personal best - as the 58-year-old was recovering from breast cancer surgery.

Camille Vidal: Mindful Drinking and Breast Cancer UK

1 March 2025|4 Min Read

La Maison Wellness Founder Camille Vidal joins Breast Cancer UK as an ambassador to promote mindful drinking.

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