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Breast cancer prevention charity. At least 1 in 4 breast cancers can be prevented. For advice and tips on reducing your risk visit our website.

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World Cancer Research Fund @wcrf.org · 08/10/2026
It’s #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. With an estimated 3.2 million new cases and 1.1 million deaths every year by 2050, we will be taking the opportunity to highlight why prevention can’t wait and what policymakers can do to turn the rising tide of breast cancer rates around.
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Breast Cancer UK @breastcanceruk.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
This #GreenBabyDay, we're proud to stand alongside @wen-uk.bsky.social in support of #NotOnOurBabies. This campaign crucially calls for stronger regulation of harmful chemicals in baby and personal care products - and is a cause that sits close to the heart of our own work.
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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Our new report reveals widespread use of #PFAS pesticides across the UK & deepening divergence between UK & EU standards🪴 PFAS #pesticides are a significant source of #ForeverChemical pollution & must be included in a wide-reaching restriction on PFAS in the UK 🌱 pfasfree.org.uk/news/pfas-pe...
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Our new blog highlights the key takeaways from the European Chemicals Agency’s scientific committees’ opinions on the EU’s proposed #PFAS restriction and sets out CHEM Trust’s recommendations ➡️ buff.ly/7Nrvewk Key takeaways from ECHA’s opinions below 👇
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Europe’s PFAS crisis: the universal PFAS ban has to meet the challenge
PFAS pollution is widespread across Europe. According to the Forever Pollution Project, nearly 23,000 sites across the continent are already contaminated with PFAS, while a further 21,500 sites are su...
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Breast Cancer UK @breastcanceruk.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
You're never exposed to just one chemical at a time. Your moisturiser. Your non-stick pan. Your food packaging. Your sofa. These could all contain harmful chemicals - and they don’t necessarily work in isolation. This is the cocktail effect. 🧵👇
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Breast Cancer UK @breastcanceruk.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
You wouldn't assess the health of someone's diet by looking at a single ingredient. So why would chemical safety be any different? 🤔 🗣️ Dr Hannah Moody, Director of Research and Engagement at Breast Cancer UK, puts it perfectly. 👇
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Breast Cancer UK @breastcanceruk.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Have you heard of EDCs? 🤔 1️⃣ ✅ Yes - I’m clued up! 2️⃣ 🤷 Vaguely - they sound familiar 3️⃣ 🤯 Never! 📊 Show results
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ENDS Report @endsreport.com · 18/05/2026
💡EXCLUSIVE 💡 New @breastcanceruk.bsky.social polling, seen by ENDS, has revealed that the British public believes the government has a duty to protect it from endocrine disrupting chemicals such as PFAS in consumer products ⚠️
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British public backs a ban on forever chemicals with endocrine disrupting properties, poll finds
<strong>EXCLUSIVE:</strong> New polling has revealed that the British public believes the government has a duty to protect it from endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) such as PFAS in consumer produc...
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Breast Cancer UK @breastcanceruk.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
📣Big news! Today we launch a new campaign - EDCs: Hiding in Plain Sight. And here's why it matters. 👀⬇️
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
🚨 A new ITV documentary has revealed the shocking levels of toxic forever chemicals in the blood of some residents in Bentham, North Yorkshire.  The small market town became known in 2024 for having the highest recorded PFAS contamination levels in the UK.
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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Landfills are major source of #PFAS pollution in the UK & EU @watershed-i.bsky.social mapping project shows thousands of landfills in flood prone areas, risking toxic waste entering our environment PFAS can leach from landfills contaminating soils & groundwater www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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UK and Europe’s hidden landfills at risk of leaking toxic waste into water supplies
Exclusive: Rising flood risks driven by climate change could release toxic waste from ageing sites – posing threats to ecosystems
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
🌟 @breastcanceruk.bsky.social is now PIF TICK re-certified. This means its health information continues to be: - Evidence-based - Up-to-date - Easy to use and understand Get PIF TICK certified: pifonline.org.uk/pif-tick/how... #HealthInformation #PIFTICK
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World Cancer Research Fund @wcrf.org · 09/10/2025
1 in 12 breast cancer cases are linked to alcohol and it increases the risk of at least 7 types of cancer We need a National Alcohol Strategy in England inc. mandatory health warnings on alcohol and stricter marketing restrictions @breastcanceruk.bsky.social www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
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One in three adults need alcohol to get on dancefloor – but one group has less shame
The estimated lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer is 14 per cent, which increases to 22 per cent in those who drink two glasses of wine a day
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Breast Cancer UK @breastcanceruk.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
An estimated 6.3 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed between now and 2040. Each cancer type is a different piece of that puzzle. 🧩 Yesterday we came together as #OneCancerVoice outside Parliament, calling for the #NationalCancerPlan to deliver for everyone affected by cancer. 🧡
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Breast Cancer UK @breastcanceruk.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
We’re excited to launch our new proposal outlining how the UK can take urgent action on PFAS. The path forward is clear: the UK should align with the EU’s universal #PFAS restriction to safeguard human health and prevent further environmental damage. Read the full proposal below!
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Breast Cancer UK @breastcanceruk.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
In the UK, alcohol is the cause of around 8% of female breast cancer cases each year. We need a commitment to a National Alcohol Strategy as outlined in our manifesto bit.ly/4hbbtZt. We're supporting @wcrf.org and their #CancerPreventionActionWeek. Find out more below 👇
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Breast Cancer UK @breastcanceruk.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Our 2025 #BreastCancer Prevention Conference wouldn’t have been complete without our generous sponsors: @peptimatrix.bsky.social‬ and Thistle Scientific. 🎉 We’re always proud to partner with organisations that share our commitment to science, research and innovation. Thank you. 🧡
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Breast Cancer UK @breastcanceruk.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Huge thanks to Middlesex University for hosting our 2025 #BreastCancer Prevention Conference. Your support allowed us to bring together leading scientists from across the world for insightful and inspiring discussions on the latest research in #BreastCancerPrevention. Thank you. 🧡
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Breast Cancer UK @breastcanceruk.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
We’re still on cloud 9 after our #BreastCancer Prevention Conference 2025 this week! ☁️💫 Thanks to our attendees, speakers & sponsors for joining us at Middlesex University for an inspiring event dedicated to advancing #BreastCancerPrevention. Learn more about reducing your risk. 👉 bit.ly/3zTnnTG
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
🆕 A new survey finds many young people aged 16-24 are worried about the impact of harmful #chemicals on the environment 🧪 🌱 Read more about the findings in our‬ latest news story and briefing ⬇️ buff.ly/IqDSRFw
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Breast Cancer UK @breastcanceruk.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Time for our Panel Discussion🎙️👏 How can we translate the science we acknowledge into meaningful policy changes? #BCPC25 @chemtrust.bsky.social
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Breast Cancer UK @breastcanceruk.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Amazing food by Middlesex University at our #BCPC25🥗🍴
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Breast Cancer UK @breastcanceruk.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
It’s Day 2 of our 2025 Breast Cancer Prevention Conference!🧡👏 #BCPC25 Who’s excited? 🥳
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Breast Cancer UK @breastcanceruk.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
How amazing does Middlesex University look?🥳✨ Thank you for hosting us! 🧡 #BCPC25
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Breast Cancer UK @breastcanceruk.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Our exhibitors @peptimatrix.bsky.social & ThistleScientific are here🧬! If you’re at the #BCPC25 today come over and say hi!👋
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Breast Cancer UK @breastcanceruk.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Today’s the day. It’s our 2025 Breast Cancer Prevention Conference🧡👏 #BCPC25
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Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN Europe) @paneurope.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
‼️🍞 New alarming findings: very high and fast-increasing levels of forever chemical #TFA in bread, pasta and other cereal products. No time for further delay, we need an immediate ban of all #PFAS #pesticides now. www.pan-europe.info/press-releas...
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New Study Reveals Alarming Levels of ‘Forever Chemical’ TFA in bread, pasta, and breakfast cereals
PAN Europe and Global 2000 call for an immediate ban of PFAS pesticides  A new study reveals alarmingly high levels of the ‘forever chemical’ trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in everyday cereals and cereal ...
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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
‼️ @global2000.bsky.social have tested cereal products in Austria for TFA, finding all products to be highly contaminated. 😥TFA is a type of #PFAS and is currently under consideration for hazardous classifications such as toxic to reproduction. More in our #ToxicFree4EU briefing: buff.ly/0b9IKLC
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