Male breast cancer: Ben’s story
Nearly 1% of people diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK are men. Ben is sharing his breast cancer journey to help raise awareness.
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Jackie’s Breast Cancer Journey
When Jackie was diagnosed with breast cancer, daughter Lacey stayed by her side through treatment and long hospital stays. Now she’s fundraising to give back.
5 festive fundraising ideas for 2023
5 festive fundraising ideas for December!
Cancer diagnostics boost for North East London
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner at Mile End Hospital, which we have part funded, is in use in the new Early Diagnosis Centre (EDC). Since the MRI suite opened in autumn 2022, waiting times have reduced dramatically.
Dander with Daithi, a walking challenge to give back
Mum Treasa takes on a walking challenge and inspires friends to raise money for the people who saved her baby, Daithi.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Emma’s Story
Following breast cancer diagnosis in 2022, Emma and her community have been fundraising to support the new Breast Cancer Centre.
Alternative to MRI shows promising results for detecting breast cancer
A new imaging technique being introduced at St Bartholomew's Hospital is showing promising results for detecting breast cancer for women with dense breast tissue – associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.
Improving health and healthcare for Somali women in East London
Somali-speaking Community Engagement Officer at Barts Health helps improve Somali women's access to and experience of healthcare services - leading to plans to expand the service.
Hike for Health Proves A Great Success
Our first ever Hike for Health event took place earlier this month and proved great success with many supporters taking part.
Study offers a promising new approach for treating pancreatic cancer
A study led by Queen Mary University of London has, for the first time, identified cells that drive the spread of pancreatic cancer. A weakness in these cells could be targeted using existing drugs.
‘Long colds’ exist, as well as long Covid
Research funded by Barts Charity and led by Queen Mary, suggests that people may experience long-term health impacts following acute respiratory infections including cold, influenza and pneumonia that are not due to Covid-19, and that may be going unrecognised.
Giving Back with Music
Award-winning British pianist and musical director, Claire Habbershaw is fundraising to give back to the NHS staff who saved her father's life.