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Hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer: Weighing up the risks

Hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer: Weighing up the risks

A new study found that hormonal contraceptives are linked with a small increase in the risk of breast cancer, but should you stop taking the pill?
Reflecting on Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the fashion and beauty industry

Reflecting on Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the fashion and beauty industry

Want to make a purchase with a conscience? Camille Garratt gives you a roundup of the brands that support breast cancer awareness
UoM scientists have found a way to stop breast cancer cells from spreading

UoM scientists have found a way to stop breast cancer cells from spreading

Research found by scientists at the University of Manchester could put us one step closer to finding a cure for breast cancer
CoppaFeel say check your chest

CoppaFeel say check your chest

The UoM branch of nationwide charity CoppaFeel talk about their activities on campus, their fundraising but most importantly how to check yourself for changes to your chest
UoM study says at-risk women should be screened for breast cancer earlier

UoM study says at-risk women should be screened for breast cancer earlier

The long-term trial found that annual breast screening in women aged 35-39 who were identified to be at ‘moderate’ or ‘high’ risk of breast cancer detected tumours when they were significantly smaller in size and less likely to spread

UoM creates new test that could help prevent breast cancer

Women with a family history of breast cancer are on track to be able to be tested for risks

“Make coppin’ a feel a habit of a lifetime”

CoppaFeel! are on a mission to get students coppin’ a feel and getting to know their boobs

Boldly Beautiful: Turning scars into works of art

The beauty of survival is encapsulated through mastectomy tattoos

London to Paris Bike Ride 2017: Cross the Channel for Charity

Get involved, do something worthwhile, cycle from London to Paris for Breast Cancer Now

Are you the next Star in a Bra?

1st March marks the launch of the University of Manchester’s very own Star in a Bra Party at Revolution Fallowfield

Think before you pink

Marina Iskander looks at breast cancer awareness campaigns from a different angle and asks if they are the best way to support the cause

Bra-tastic: Only the best for your breasts

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Kassi Allcock narrows down the essential three bra styles that you should ‘fit’ into your underwear drawer

Support Your Breasts

Emily Earle reveals all that you need to know to support your breasts with Stella McCartney’s second Breast Cancer Awareness lingerie range

Breast cancer survivor becomes the ‘face’ of Jimbag

Show your support for Genesis – the UK’s only charity entirely dedicated to the prediction and prevention of breast cancer. This Friday 7th March.