Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a
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committed to fighting
breast cancerBreast cancer is a cancer that starts in the breast, usually in the inner lining of the milk ducts or lobules. There are different types of breast cancer, with different stages , aggressiveness, and genetic makeup. With best treatment, 10-year disease-free survival varies from 98% to 10%...
through research, campaigning and education. Its vision is "to work for a future free from the fear of breast cancer".
The Breakthrough Toby Robins Breast Cancer Research Centre, at the
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, 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.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a
United KingdomThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. It is an island country, spanning an archipelago including Great Britain, the northeastern part of Ireland, and many small islands...
charityA charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization . The term is relatively general and can technically refer to a public charity or a private foundation. It differs from other types of NPOs in that its focus is centered around goals of a general philanthropic nature A charitable...
committed to fighting
breast cancerBreast cancer is a cancer that starts in the breast, usually in the inner lining of the milk ducts or lobules. There are different types of breast cancer, with different stages , aggressiveness, and genetic makeup. With best treatment, 10-year disease-free survival varies from 98% to 10%...
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 ResearchThe Institute of Cancer Research is an independent cancer research organisation based in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1909 as a small research department of the Royal Marsden Hospital, and currently occupies two sites, one in central London and one in Sutton, south of London...
, 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 works in partnership with other cancer research organisations and is a member of the
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.
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" It is being carried out in association with the
Institute of Cancer ResearchThe Institute of Cancer Research is an independent cancer research organisation based in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1909 as a small research department of the Royal Marsden Hospital, and currently occupies two sites, one in central London and one in Sutton, south of London...
. 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 50 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
Launched during Breast Cancer Awarenss month in October 2008, the "Talk TLC" campaign is an extension of Breakthrough Breast Cancer's TLC (Touch, Look, Check) breast awareness messaging, encouraging women across the UK to be aware of the 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
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