A technique that could take away the anxious wait by patients for breast cancer results by removing the need for a needle biopsy is to have its performance evaluated for the first time, on breast tissue and lymph nodes. The method originally invented at STFC’s Central Laser Facility has already been proven as a viable option for detecting abnormalities picked up by mammograms but has not yet been tested on human breast tissue ex vivo.
A grant awarded to the University of Exeter and STFC in partnership with the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust by the Engineering and...
The 2013 Easter Sunday Charity Event that has Everything! A BBQ, a fabulous raffle (raffle tickets can be bought in advance from the Bar V), Mark Travis singing LIVE, face painting from Party Paints... a Wine or Water stall... Archery, a fun dogs agility 'class' with Happy Dogs, a WIN A MINI competition and more!
DON'T miss this! Will be updated as we go along...
In the evening we will be ticketing an indoor live music event with live Latin dance music from STREET LIFE, an Auction *including Live Human Beings* and Burlesque from Cherry Ve'Dore! Then on to a DJ marathon (for...
Research published as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month suggests that an active lifestyle, such as doing housework, brisk walking and gardening, can lower the risk by up to 13%.
Commenting on the research by Cancer Research UK Clinical Director at Breast Cancer Care Dr Emma Pennery said:
"After an inspirational summer of sport, this study is a timely reinforcement of the importance of leading an active life to help reduce your risk of developing breast cancer.
"It’s great to recognise that being active doesn’t have to mean running a marathon or climbing a...
I am writing to ask everybody in Exeter to join us this October and take part in the UK’s biggest and boldest pink fundraiser, wear it pink. Wear it pink takes place on Friday 19 October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now’s vital research.
To take part, all you need to do is ditch your everyday colours and dig out your pink glad rags or favourite pink items for one day, and fundraise to help Breast Cancer Now achieve its aim that by 2050, everyone who develops breast cancer will live - and live well. Breast Cancer is still the most common...
