The importance of breast awareness
Most cases of breast cancer are detected by women who report unusual breast changes to their GP. This highlights the importance of being breast aware.
You don’t have to have a lump to have breast cancer!
Women have been positively conditioned to the fact that when a woman discovers a lump in her breast she should go to the doctor immediately, BUT how many people know that you don’t have to have a lump to have breast cancer!
How to be healthy after breast cancer
Breast cancer patients confused by healthy eating and exercise guidelines recently reported in the national press could benefit from a free DVD from Breast Cancer Care.
Lower your risk for breast cancer
999BreastCancer takes a look into how to reduce your risk for breast cancer and steps to take in preventing the disease.
Call for faster breast reconstruction surgery
Only one in ten women with breast cancer are getting access to reconstruction surgery at the time of their mastectomy a recent audit shows.
Major study into the causes of breast cancer
If breast cancer is to be prevented, its causes must be found. The Breakthrough Generations Study is a major study into the causes of breast cancer.
New guide to complementary therapies launched
Breast cancer patients interested in finding out how complementary therapies could help them alongside their conventional treatment could benefit from a new guide launched by Breast Cancer Care.
UK scientists uncover clue to cancer drug resistance
Scientists in London have discovered a new genetic mechanism which helps cancer cells survive by changing the way they respond to treatment.
Jerry Hall backs the Genesis Appeal with her pink pinkie
Supermodel Jerry Hall is showing her support for Manchester's second annual 'Pink Pinkie Week' in aid of breast cancer prevention charity, The Genesis Appeal.
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Ben Nevis Challenge - 06 April 2008 to 09 April 2008
A challenging and fun filled weekend amongst some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery in the world, climbing Britain’s highest mountain
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How to be healthy after breast cancer
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The Genesis Twilight 10km Walk 2008
Registration is now open for The Genesis Twilight 10km Walk, which is being organised in conjunction with Manchester City Council.
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New guide to complementary therapies launched
Breast cancer patients interested in finding out how complementary therapies could help them alongside their conventional treatment could benefit from a new guide launched by Breast Cancer Care.
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Breakthrough Breast Cancer
A future free from the fear of breast cancer Breakthrough is the UK's leading charity committed to fighting breast cancer through research, campaigning and education.
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 Drinking increases breast cancer riskWomen who drink more than a glass of wine a day could increase the risk of developing breast cancer, a study warns. |
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 Scolari offered £3.25m to replace ErikssonManchester City have approached Luiz Felipe Scolari about replacing Sven-Goran Eriksson as the club's manager. |
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 Working from home reduces stressWorking from home reduces stress in office workers but leads to fears about career progression, research suggests. |
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 Tata pays $2.3bn for JaguarFord Motor Company has confirmed it has sold its luxury car brands Jaguar and Land Rover to Indian car giant Tata Motors. |
 Bush pledges $770m to ease world hungerAmerican President George W Bush has asked the US Congress to approve $770m in new international food aid. |
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 The Venetian ExperienceVenice has always been a popular tourist destination: the 999Network offers a few tips about the city for the visitor contemplating a trip. |
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Hereditary breast cancer - a high cost to patient and healthcare provider alike
Breast Cancer
Some women who carry the BRCA gene mutation, which predisposes to breast cancer, may choose to have a prophylactic mastectomy rather than undertake lifetime surveillance, a Dutch scientist will tell the 6th European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC-6).
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MRI has a high false positive rate for women with a hereditary risk of breast cancer
Breast Cancer
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) falsely detects breast cancer in five out of every six positive scans according to new research into the use of MRI for women with a high, inherited risk of developing the disease.
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Shorter radiotherapy courses can benefit breast cancer patients
Breast Cancer
A LOWER total dose of radiotherapy, delivered in fewer, larger treatments has been shown to be as effective as the international standard of a higher total dose delivered over a longer time to treat women with early breast cancer.
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Scientists identify protein's crucial role in resistance to breast cancer treatment
Breast Cancer
Scientists at the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Centre at The Institute of Cancer Research in London have identified how some breast cancers may become resistant to hormone treatments like tamoxifen.
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UK scientists uncover clue to cancer drug resistance
Breast Cancer
Scientists in London have discovered a new genetic mechanism which helps cancer cells survive by changing the way they respond to treatment.
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The Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care
Funding information and support for younger women with breast cancer. The Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care is the only fund in the UK dedicated to addressing the particular needs of this age group.
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Breast Cancer Haven
Breast Cancer Haven offers a free programme of care to help patients and those supporting them during this difficult time. Havens are welcoming day centres staffed by a specialist team who provide support, information and complementary therapies before, d
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Breakthrough Breast Cancer
A future free from the fear of breast cancer Breakthrough is the UK's leading charity committed to fighting breast cancer through research, campaigning and education.
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Breast Cancer Campaign
Breast Cancer Campaign's mission is to beat breast cancer by funding innovative world-class research to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure.
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Crocus Walk for Breakthrough Breast Cancer - throughout Spring 2008
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Enjoy Breast Cancer Campaign's first-ever Friendship Walk in the North West. The Mersey March is a 5km walk and suitable everyone.
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Around a fifth of England's GP surgeries are under threat of closure, according to the Conservative party.
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PROPERTY Of The Week
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An elegant and well-proportioned Grade II listed Georgian house in the very centre of this much sought-after South Hams town.
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WINE Of The Week
Camel Valley Bacchus 2006
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VILLAGE Of The Week
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999Today food critic Natasha Heard reviews the delightful Boxwood Café, part of the luxurious Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge, London.
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Oven roasted Ideford duck breast on a parsnip rosti, topped with rhubarb sauce
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