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Hannah took part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon on October 8th to raise money for Secondary1st. Research into secondary breast cancer to enable scientists to develop more effective treatments is a cause very close to her heart. She was … Continue reading
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After a cupcake sale in their offices during the week, on Saturday 9 September a team of intrepid Bristows staff embarked on a 25km walk along the River Thames from Bristows’ offices at 100 Victoria Embankment, alongside the river and … Continue reading
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The newly published results of a study conducted by scientists at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and their collaborators show that metastatic breast cancer cells leave the primary tumour at late stages of disease development. Most of the research into … Continue reading
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Our wonderful supporter has knitted many more beautiful hedgehogs to sell, while living with secondary breast cancer. She has now raised an awesome total of £750 for Secondary1st.
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The Chief Medical Officer, Dame Sally Davies, has called in her annual report for every cancer patient to have genetic testing. This would lead to personalised treatments being designed for each individual patient. The 100,000 Genome Project has shown the … Continue reading
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Secondary1st took part in the inaugural meeting of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Tissue Bank Advisory Group at Barts Cancer Institute. Professor Louise Jones, a Secondary1st Medical Patron and Professor of Breast Pathology at Barts Cancer Institute, explained the urgent need … Continue reading
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A total of twenty-seven supporters took part in the Maccabi Fun Run at Allianz Park, running or walking either five kilometres or one kilometre in perfect weather. There was a Family Fun Zone with a bouncy castle and activities for … Continue reading
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The Pink Petal Club, run by specialist breast care nurse Alina to provide support and a chance to meet socially, held a spectacular Fashion Gala at Elstree Cancer Centre by courtesy of Spire Bushey Hospital. The members of the club, … Continue reading
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Author Vanessa Lafaye, originally from Florida, has written two hit novels while going through treatment for secondary breast cancer. She was first diagnosed in 2009 and went through treatment. Then she was offered a contract for her novel “Summertime” but … Continue reading
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Twelve more of Laura’s friends ran in the Belfast marathon to raise money in her memory for Secondary1st. It was a truly remarkable tribute from all the walkers and runners