The Christie Impact Report 2023-24

Participants complete a breast cancer risk factor questionnaire, provide a saliva sample for genetic testing and have a low dose mammogram to measure their breast tissue density. Researchers hope the findings will enable all women to have a risk assessment for breast cancer when they reach 30. Cheryl Tweedy from Girls Aloud says: “Before Sarah passed away we promised her we would fulfil her wish of raising money for vital research to help determine young women between the ages of 30 and 39 who could be at risk of breast cancer with no genetic history.” Early results from the study have been encouraging with almost 400 women signed up; 200 of these have had a risk assessment to gauge their likelihood of developing breast cancer and of these, 24 have been identified as at increased risk and have started screening immediately.

EVEN WHEN SARAH WAS REALLY UNWELL SHE TALKED TO ME ABOUT WANTING TO DO SOMETHING THAT WOULD HELP YOUNG WOMEN LIKE HER IN THE FUTURE.

Dr Sacha Howell

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