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About Breakthrough Breast Cancer - Isle of Man

About Breakthrough Breast Cancer:

Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a charity committed to fighting breast cancer through research and awareness.

Breakthrough’s mission is to :

• initiate and support research which aims ultimately to eradicate breast cancer by discovering the causes of the disease, finding methods of prevention and developing new treatments
• create a focus for breast cancer research through the Breakthrough Toby Robins Breast Cancer Research Centre at the Institute of Cancer Research in London, the first of its kind in the UK
• encourage the rapid communication of research findings for the practical benefit of people with breast cancer
• promote breast cancer education and awareness among the public, the policy makers, health professionals and the media
• campaign for policies that support breast cancer research and a pioneering approach to breast cancer services in the UK and Isle of Man 
• foster partnerships between organisations concerned with breast cancer

Breakthrough’s vision is a future free from the fear of breast cancer

For more information about the work of Breakthrough Breast Cancer click here

Breakthrough Breast Cancer Isle of Man Group aims to:

• promote breast awareness in women of all ages in the Isle of Man;
• raise funds for Breakthrough’s research;
• provide information and support on breast cancer issues.

Breakthrough Breast Cancer Isle of Man Group give talks on breast awareness and breast cancer to schools and women’s groups. They work closely with health professionals at Noble's Hospital, the DHSS and IOM Anti-Cancer Association in their promotion of breast awareness.

Breakthrough Breast Cancer Isle of Man Group also has broader interests in breast cancer advocacy, campaigning and research .

The chair of Breakthrough Breast Cancer Isle of Man Group holds the following positions:

• Locally
  • patient representative on the strategic multi-disciplinary team for breast cancer at Noble's Hospital
  • user representative on the Isle of Man Cancer Taskforce
  • member of the Isle of Man Cancer Services User Forum
• For Breakthrough Breast Cancer UK
  • trustee of Breakthrough Breast Cancer UK
  • participant representative on Breakthrough’s Scientific Advisory Committee for research
  • member of the Breakthrough Campaigns and Advocacy Steering Group

Breast Screening

Breakthrough Breast Cancer Isle of Man Group is working with the Department of Health and Social Security and Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association to introduce a 'call/recall' breast screening service for the Isle of Man. This is where ladies will be invited to attend a regular mammogram once they have reached a certain age. Breast screening can save lives, as it can detect tiny tumours before they can be detected by the woman herself. The earlier a breast cancer is detected, the better the chance of a full recovery.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October

The Breakthrough Breast Cancer Isle of Man Group focus their activities on October, breast cancer awareness month, when they actively encourage women to "think pink" and become more breast aware. Breakthrough’s breast awareness message is to give your breasts some 'TLC' – Touch, Look, Check. For more information on the 'TLC' awareness campaign, and the simple steps you can take to be more breast aware, click here.

During breast cancer awareness month, the group encourage companies and schools to hold 'Pink Dress Down Days' or 'Pink Parties' to both raise awareness of breast cancer and to raise funds for much needed research.

Fundraising:

Breakthrough Breast Cancer (IOM) are holding a fun event in October -  Breast Cancer Awareness month. A Mamma Mia Dance Party is to be held. For more information follow the link here

Breakthrough Breast Cancer Isle of Man is a member of the Council of Cancer Charities (CCC). For more information about the CCC click here. To see the calendar of events for all CCC organisations, click here.