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🔬 At least 1 in 4 breast cancer cases in the UK could be prevented. That's the reality our scientists are currently working towards in the lab. They’re busy researching how lifestyle and environmental factors influence breast cancer risk, so we can build a future where fewer people face breast cancer. But none of this can happen without you. 🧡 This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, your donation means we can continue our research to prevent breast cancer. Please consider giving what you can today. #B

This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, movement is our medicine. 💪 Regular exercise can reduce your risk of breast cancer by around 15% - and every kind of movement counts. That’s why we teamed up with @juststrong and @Sleek Ballet Fitness to celebrate the benefits of being active, together. 🫶✨ This is your sign to find your favourite way to move - and make it a habit.🧡 #BreastCancerAwareness #MoveMore #BreastCancerCommunity #FeelGoodFitness

Did you know that regular exercise could reduce your risk of breast cancer? 👟✨ 📺 Watch our science team explain: ✅ How exercise can impact breast cancer risk ✅ The simple steps you can take to incorporate exercise into your daily routine You don't need to be an athlete to feel the benefits - small changes all add up. 💪 How are you going to move more this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth? Share in the comments! ⬇️💬 #BreastCancerCommunity #BreastCancerPrevention #MoveMore #ExerciseTips

Autumn is arriving. But what does that mean for #VitaminD? ☀️   As summer comes to an end and daylight hours decrease, it’s a good time to think about our vitamin D levels – and how they could impact our breast cancer risk.   📺 Watch our science team explain how the two are linked, along with some simple steps you can take to combat darker days.    Share this advice to help others reduce their risk this season and beyond. 🧡   #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerUK #WellnessTip #HealthyLivingTips

🧑‍🔬 What does your support make possible? Let us show you. 📺   We visited our incredible scientists at @Loughborough Uni where Dr Mhairi Morris and PhD student Ellie Hitchcok are investigating how everyday chemicals found in cosmetics could impact breast cancer risk.   Their research is looking at Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (or EDCs) and how exposure to these chemicals could affect the cells in breast tissue.   Using 3D models made from human breast cancer tissue, the team hopes to uncover m

The perfect prawn pasta in 20 minutes? 🦐✨   Quick, light and full of flavour, this Prawn and Harissa Pasta is made with ingredients that are both nutritious and delicious. It’s an ideal dish to enjoy al fresco this summer – and could also help to reduce your risk of breast cancer.   Save for later – full recipe below! ⬇️    Prawn & Harissa Pasta 🧡 Serves 4 | Ready in 20 mins   📝 Ingredients:   400g wholemeal spaghetti 200g long-stem broccoli, cut into thirds 300g cherry tomatoes, halved 300g org

Science says: the more colours on your plate, the better! 🌈🍽️    The colours in fruits and vegetables reflect powerful plant compounds linked to a lower risk of breast cancer. 🫐🥕🥬   📺 Watch our Scientific Research Officer, Grace, explain why we should aim to eat the rainbow.   What colour are you adding to your plate today? Tell us below! 💬🧡   #BreastCancerAwareness #HealthyEatingHabits #HealthyEatingTips #HealthyEatingIdeas #EatTheRainbow

We couldn't do what we do without people like Michelle. 🧡   Earlier this year, Michelle walked 23 miles at the Glasgow Kiltwak for Breast Cancer UK, alongside 14,000 others raising money for causes close to their hearts. 👣   For Michelle, it was personal. And every step they took, every pound they raised, goes directly to protecting future generations from a breast cancer diagnosis. ✅   Feeling inspired? There's still time to join the Edinburgh Kiltwalk in September! Or, if you'd like more time

Meet Jess – and the chemicals hiding in her home. 👀   EDCs (or Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals) can be found in thousands of everyday products, and research suggests they could be increasing our risk of breast cancer. 🧴❌   How? 🤔   📺 Well, we’ve created a new animation that explains exactly what EDCs are, how they affect your body and what you can do about it – all in 90 seconds.   Spread the word and share this with someone who needs to see it. 🧡   #ChemicalFree #BreastCancerAwareness #PublicHea

Fresh, light and ready in just 30 minutes. ☀️🌿   With carotenoid-rich green beans and plenty of lean protein, this chicken piccata is packed with ingredients that are as good for your body as they are for your tastebuds. The perfect plate to enjoy al fresco this summer!    🧡 Full recipe below – save for later. ⬇️    📝 Ingredients:  300g new potatoes, halved 250g green beans, trimmed 2 organic skinless chicken breasts 1 shallot, finely chopped 100ml chicken stock 20g capers 1 lemon, zested & juic

No matter what you call your chest – it’s important to recognise when something’s not right. Checking your chest for any unusual changes each month can help spot the early signs of #BreastCancer. ✅    Not sure what to look out for? Swipe for our handy guide to learn the boob basics! 👉     📲 Early detection can save lives – help us spread the word by sharing this post. 🧡    #BreastCancerAwareness #CheckYourChest #CheckYourBreasts #KnowYourNormal

Who are Breast Cancer UK? 🤔 ⠀ Well, in a nutshell, we are: ⠀ 💡 Informed ⠀ 💥 Disruptive ⠀ 😊 Hopeful ⠀ ⠀ And daring to imagine a world where no one dies from preventable breast cancer. 🧡 ⠀ ⠀ Curious about how we’re working to prevent #BreastCancer through research, education, policy change and collaboration? Watch the full video on our YouTube channel. 📺✨ ⠀ ⠀ #FYP #AboutUs #IntroduceYourself #MeetTheTeam #CharityWork