Raising Cash For Breast Cancer Research

Researchers recently made a major breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for women at high risk of breast or ovarian cancer.

The discovery focused on the BRCA1 gene mutation – the condition that prompted Holywood star Angelina Jolie to have a double mastectomy.

The QUB research suggests that these women might be able to lower their breast cancer risk with drugs, and possibly avoid irreversible surgery - mastectomy (breasts) and oophorectomy (ovaries).

Clinical trials are the next essential step – and Cancer Focus NI urgently needs your help to raise the necessary funds.

Roisin Foster, Chief Executive, Cancer Focus NI, said: “Research is an extremely important part of our work. Each year we invest £300,000 - £400,000 to help identify the causes of cancer and discover improved methods of diagnosis and treatment. Over the years we have invested £11m in research.

“The research we are funding at QUB has the potential to make an enormous difference to the lives of many women - but we can’t do it without you.

“We’re asking women across Northern Ireland to show their support by hosting a Girls’ Night In (or a night out, if you prefer) for a few friends to raise money for this research work.

“You can organise a pink themed afternoon tea, a movie marathon, a pamper party – whatever you and your friends enjoy doing. It’s a great reason to have a good time with the girls - and of course the men can get involved too!”

To find out more and to get your fundraising pack, call Cancer Focus NI on 028 9066 3281, email [email protected] or visit www.cancerfocusni.org.